12CS-310PREPARATION FOR USEBolt (A)Dimple (D)Recess (E)Front hole (C)Rear hole (B)Nut (F)Guide barKick Guard®WARNINGSaw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves whenhandling assembly, otherwise serious personalinjury may result.NOTEThe machine may be delivered with guide bar,tip guard, and saw chain separated. Installguide bar, tip guard, and saw chain as follows.KICKGUARD®TOBARINSTRUCTIONSTools Needed: Two 11 mm (7/16 in.) Wrenches.For saws with Kick Guard® P/N 2893201 andSymmetrical Low-Kick type (Double Guard)guide bars.1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard®and through front hole (C) in guide bar.2. IMPORTANT: Dimple (D) in Kick Guard® mustengage recess (E) in guide bar.3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) using 11 mm (7/16in.) wrenches until snug. Make certain KickGuard® is flush against guide bar.4. Tighten nut (F) 1/8 additional turn.5. Check to make certain Kick Guard® is tight onguide bar.GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN IN-STALLATION/REMOVAL1. Release the cylinder cover latches, and removethe cylinder cover.2. Remove spark plug lead.3. Remove two clutch cover nuts and removeclutch cover.4. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See“Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/saw chain maintenance procedures.Clutch coverTwo nuts