Echo CS-3000 TYPE 1E Instruction Manual

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6PREPARATION FOR USEUPThe machine may be delivered with guide bar (A) and sawchain (B) separated. Install guide bar and saw chain asfollows:WARNING DANGERSaw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves whenhandling assembly, otherwise serious personal injurymay result.GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN• Follow the instructions enclosed with tip guard toinstall guard to guide bar.• Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocketguard (C).• Mount guide bar (A) on studs, and slide towardsprocket to make saw chain installation easier.• Install saw chain (B) as shown, with cutters facingforward.NOTEChain brake must be in fully released position to installsprocket guard to saw.• Install sprocket guard (C), and tighten guide bar nutsfinger tight.• Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in “Adjust-ment, Chain Tension.”ADJUSTMENT, CHAIN TENSION• Loosen two guide bar nuts.• Turn the adjuster slot clockwise until the chaintouches the bottom of the bar.• Hold the bar nose up and tighten the chain until thereis no clearance between the bar and chain.• Tighten both guide bar nuts with bar nose held up, toeliminate clearance.• Pull the saw chain around the guide bar by hand.Loosen the adjustment, if you feel tight spots.• Start the engine and run at low speed. Stop andreadjust, if necessary.CAUTION1. All adjustments should be made cold.2. Always wear gloves when working on chain.3. Do not operate with a loose chain.CBAAB