Echo CS-450P Instruction Manual

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11 CS-450PPREPARATION FOR USEBolt (A)Dimple (D)Recess (E)Front hole (C)Rear hole (B)Nut (F)Guide barKick Guard®Brake connectorClutch coverBrake lever(Front hand guard)Two nutsWARNINGSaw chain is sharp! Always wear gloveswhen handling assembly, otherwise seriouspersonal injury may result.NOTEThe machine may be delivered with guide barand saw chain separated. Install guide bar andsaw chain as follows.KICK GUARD ® TO BAR INSTRUC-TIONS(Optional Accessory) Kick Guard is available fromyour Echo dealer.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/REMOVALNOTE• Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard)fully rearward to remove or install the clutchcover to chain saw.• Align the brake connector of the clutch cover tothe groove on the side of the brake lever (Fronthand guard).1. Loosen air cleaner cover knob and remove aircleaner 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.5. For initial setup, install the spiked bumper on thefront of machine with two 5 × 12 mm bolts.Spiked bumperTwo bolts 5 × 12 mmWARNINGUsing improper replacement components or remov-ing safety devices may result in serious or fatalinjury.