Echo 99944200532 User Manual

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guIde

bar

and

saw

ChaIn

replaCemenT

WARNING

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire

before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands

when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specification Z87.1.

Guide Bar Replacement / Installation

Level 2

1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (A) and guide bar cover screw (B),

and turn saw chain tension adjustment screw (C) counterclockwise

to release tension.

2. Remove guide bar cover (D).

3. Remove guide bar and saw chain from gear case and sprocket.

4. Remove chain from guide bar and check guide bar for damage and

excessive or uneven wear. Replace guide bar if necessary.

5. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward

bar tip.

6. Install guide bar and chain on gear case, engaging chain with drive

sprocket (E).

7. Turn tension adjustment screw clockwise to take up slack in saw

chain.

8. Install guide bar cover (D), tighten guide bar nuts finger tight, and

install guide bar cover screw (B).

9. Adjust chain tension.