Use and Care Manual
10
CS-800P
 WARNING
Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves 
when handling assembly, otherwise serious 
personal injury may result.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN 
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
NOTICE
Move the chain brake lever (Front hand guard) 
fully rearward to remove or install the clutch 
cover to chain saw.
1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 26)
2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove 
clutch cover.
3. Remove and discard the packing spacer.
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 spiked bumpers - one on 
front of machine with two 6 × 14 mm bolts and 
one on clutch cover with two 6 × 20 mm bolts, 
washers and nuts each.
6. Mount guide bar on studs and slide toward 
clutch to make saw chain installation easier. 
Install chain with cutters on top of guide bar 
facing forward.
7. Slide bar forward and ensure tensioner pin fits 
into lower adjustment hole.
8. Unlock the chain brake, and install the clutch 
cover over the guide bar studs. Ensure brake 
band is positioned around clutch drum and hole 
at rear of clutch cover fits pin on engine cover. 
Tighten clutch cover nuts finger tight.
9. Turn saw over and check brake band for correct 
position on clutch drum. If brake band is not in 
place around drum, remove cover, make sure 
brake is unlocked, and reinstall. Tighten clutch 
cover nuts finger tight.
 WARNING
Improper clutch cover assembly can result 
in serious injury, and will cause severe saw 
damage if unit is started. Never start or 
operate saw if brake band is not in place 
on clutch drum. Always check chain brake 
operation after replacing cover. Do not use 
saw if chain brake does not function properly.
Unlock chain brake
Adjuster hole
Clutch cover
Hole
Clutch
Guide bar studs
PREPARATION FOR USE
Pin
Nuts
Chain
Brake band
Guide bar
Spiked bumper
Spiked bumper
Two bolts 6 × 20 and washers
Nuts
Two bolts 6 × 14
Clutch cover
Chain brake lever
(Front hand guard)
Two nuts
Packing spacer










