Echo CS-305 - Manual (Page 7)

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PREPARATION FOR USE
WARNING DANGER
Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling
assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN
• Remove two guide bar nuts (I) and remove sprocket guard
(J).
• Mount guide bar (G) on studs, and slide toward sprocket
to make saw chain installation easier.
• Install saw chain (H) as shown, with cutters on top of
guide bar facing forward.
IMPORTANT
Be certain tensioner (K) fits into lower adjuster hole before
tightening guide bar nuts.
NOTE
Move chain brake lever fully rearward to install sprocket
guard to saw.
• Install sprocket guard (J), and tighten guide bar nuts finger
tight.
• Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in “Adjustment,
Chain Tension.”
KICK GUARD ® TO BAR INSTRUCTIONS
For saws with Kick Guard ® P/N 2894901 and symmetri-
cal or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars.
1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard ® and
through front hole (C) in guide bar.
2. IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard ® (D) must engage
recess in guide bar (E).
3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain Kick
Guard ® is flush against guide bar.
G
H
J
K
I