10CS-800PPREPARATION FOR USEWARNINGSaw chain is sharp! Always wear gloveswhen handling assembly, otherwise seriouspersonal injury may result.GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAININSTALLATION/REMOVALNOTICEMove the chain brake lever (Front hand guard)fully rearward to remove or install the clutchcover to chain saw.1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 26)2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and removeclutch cover.3. Remove bar and saw chain if necessary. See“Maintenance and Care” section for guide bar/saw chain maintenance procedures.4. For initial setup, install spiked bumpers - one onfront of machine with two 6 × 14 mm bolts andone on clutch cover with two 6 × 20 mm bolts,washers and nuts each.5. Mount guide bar on studs and slide towardclutch to make saw chain installation easier.Install chain with cutters on top of guide barfacing forward.6. Slide bar forward and ensure tensioner pin fitsinto lower adjustment hole.7. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutchcover over the guide bar studs. Ensure brakeband is positioned around clutch drum and holeat rear of clutch cover fits pin on engine cover.Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.8. Turn saw over and check brake band for correctposition on clutch drum. If brake band is not inplace around drum, remove cover, make surebrake is unlocked, and reinstall. Tighten clutchcover nuts finger tight.WARNINGImproper clutch cover assembly can resultin serious injury, and will cause severe sawdamage if unit is started. Never start oroperate saw if brake band is not in placeon clutch drum. Always check chain brakeoperation after replacing cover. Do not usesaw if chain brake does not function properly.Unlock chain brakeAdjuster holeClutch coverHoleClutch Guide bar studsSpiked bumperSpiked bumperTwo bolts 6 × 20 and washersNutsTwo bolts 6 × 14PinNutsChainBrake bandGuide barClutch coverChain brake lever(Front hand guard)Two nuts