Blount 853PRO User Manual
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853PRO OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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SET-UP
STEP 1
Loosen the side cover nuts and 
remove the side cover.
GUIDE BAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION
STEP 4
Mount the chain on the bar starting 
at the drive sprocket & continue 
over the bar nose.
STEP 2
Place the bar onto the studs and the 
chain adjustment pin.
STEP 5
Make sure all of the drive links are 
inside the bar groove, then pre-
tension the chain.
STEP 3
Turn the chain-tensioning screw 
CCW until the bar comes into 
contact with the drive sprocket.
Install the chain correctly. The 
bumper must always lead the 
segment into the cut as shown here.
