GB-8
G3000
3. Installing Guide Bar and Saw Chain
A standard saw unit package contains the items as illustrated.
Open the box and install the guide bar and the saw
chain to the power unit as follows.
WARNING
The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use thick,
protective gloves to avoid injury.
1. Loosen a nut and remove the chain cover.
2. Mount the guide bar and fit the saw chain around
the bar and the drive sprocket. Pay attention to the
correct direction of the saw chain.
Rotating direction
3. Fit the chain tensioner nut into the lower hole of the
guide bar, then install the chain cover, and fasten
the mounting nut to finger tightness.
Hook
WARNING
When installing the chain cover, be sure to fit the hook
completely at the rear end of the cover.
4. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain
tension by turning the tensioner screw until the tie
straps just touch the bottom side of the bar rail.
Loosen
Chain
tensioner
screw
Tighten
Tie straps
5. Keep holding the guide bar up, tighten the mounting
nut firmly with the attached socket wrench.
Tighten
Lift up
6. Rotate the saw chain by hand, wearing a protective
glove, to see if it turns smoothly without noticeable
gap between the tie straps and the guide bar.
WARNING
A new chain will expand its length in the beginning of
use. Check and readjust the tension frequently as a
loose chain can easily derail or cause rapid wear of
itself and the guide bar.
Bar protector
Guide bar
Saw chain
Plug wrench
(Hexagon socket (S13/S19) +
Slotted driver)
Power unit
