Echo 99944200532 User Manual
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To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.
WARNING
Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attach-
ment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
To Adjust Saw Chain Tension
1. Move stop switch to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug lead.
3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until finger tight.
4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clockwise
until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown.
Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1/8 - 1/4
turn.
5. Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut first.
6. Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce the chain ten-
sion if you feel tight spots.
7. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten guide bar nuts securely.
A
B
Guide Bar Cover Cleaning
1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (A) and guide bar cover screw (B).
2. Remove guide bar cover (D).
3. Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cover and from around
sprocket.
4. Install guide bar cover (D), install and tighten guide bar nuts, and
install guide bar cover screw (B).
A
C
D
B