Echo CS-305, Instruction Manual

8

P

REPARATION

FOR

 U

SE

G

H

J

K

I

GUIDE

BAR

AND

SAW

CHAIN

-

INSTALL

/

REMOVE

WARNING  

  DANGER

Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when
handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury
may result.

1. Move chain brake lever  fully rearward to release

chain brake.

IMPORTANT

Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning chain
tension adjuster, otherwise clutch cover and tensioner
will be damaged.

2. Remove two guide bar nuts (I) and remove sprocket

guard (J).

3. Remove guide bar and saw chain if necessary.

NOTE: See “MAINTENANCE AND CARE”
instructions  for guide bar, sprocket, and saw chain
maintenance.

4. Mount guide bar (G) on studs, and slide toward

sprocket to make saw chain installation easier.

5. Install saw chain (H) as shown, with cutters on top of

guide bar facing forward.

IMPORTANT
Be certain tensioner fits into lower adjuster hole (K)
before tightening guide bar nuts.

NOTE
Move chain brake lever fully rearward to install
sprocket guard to saw.

6. Install sprocket guard (J), and tighten guide bar nuts

(I) finger tight.

KICK

GUARD

® 

TO

BAR

INSTRUCTIONS

For saws with Kick Guard

®

 P/N 2894901 and sym-

metrical or asymmetrical low-kick type guide bars.

1. Install bolt (A) in rear hole (B) of Kick Guard

®

 and

through front hole (C) in guide bar.

2. IMPORTANT: Dimple in Kick Guard

®

 (D) must

engage recess in guide bar (E).

3. Tighten nut (F) and bolt (A) until snug. Make certain

Kick Guard

®

 is flush against guide bar.

7. Turn saw over and check brake band for correct

position around clutch drum. If brake band is not
in place around drum, remove clutch cover, make
sure brake is released, and reinstall.

DANGER

Never operate saw if chain brake does not
function properly, otherwise saw damage
and serious personal injury could result.
See “Testing the Brake” instructions.

•

Adjust saw chain tension, as instructed in “Adjust-
ment, Chain Tension.”