Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

                          10 - 30 minutes

Sections

4

  • Sprocket Guard
  • 2 steps
  • Chain and Guide Bar
  • 1 step
  • Makita Chain Saw EA6100PR 2017 Brake Release
  • 1 step
  • Clutch Drum
  • 4 steps

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Introduction

Some images in this guide may show the chain brake cover removed. You do not need to remove the chain brake cover for this procedure.

Optional tools:

  • Chainsaw scrench

What you need

Step 1

              Remove the sprocket guard plate
  • Use a 13 mm socket to remove the two nuts securing the sprocket guard plate.

Use a 13 mm socket to remove the two nuts securing the sprocket guard plate.

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Step 2

  • Remove the sprocket guard plate.

Remove the sprocket guard plate.

Step 3

              Remove the chain and guide bar
  • If the chainsaw has a chain and guide bar installed, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and remove them before proceeding.
  • During reassembly, if you are reinstalling the chain and guide bar, follow the manufacturers instructions on proper chain tensioning techniques.

If the chainsaw has a chain and guide bar installed, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and remove them before proceeding.

During reassembly, if you are reinstalling the chain and guide bar, follow the manufacturers instructions on proper chain tensioning techniques.

Step 4

              Release the chain brake
  • Pull the hand guard towards the tubular handle until you hear a click to release the chain brake.

Pull the hand guard towards the tubular handle until you hear a click to release the chain brake.

Step 5

              Remove the stop ring
  • Use a small flathead screwdriver or snap ring pliers to pry and remove the stop ring from the axle.

Use a small flathead screwdriver or snap ring pliers to pry and remove the stop ring from the axle.

Step 6

              Remove the flat washer
  • Slide the flat washer off of the axle and remove it.
  • Re-assembly tip—be sure to re-install the washer in the correct orientation as shown in the picture.

Slide the flat washer off of the axle and remove it.

Re-assembly tip—be sure to re-install the washer in the correct orientation as shown in the picture.

Step 7

              Remove the rim sprocket
  • Slide the rim sprocket off of the axle and remove it.
  • Re-assembly tip—be sure to re-install the rim sprocket in the correct orientation as shown in the picture.

Slide the rim sprocket off of the axle and remove it.

Re-assembly tip—be sure to re-install the rim sprocket in the correct orientation as shown in the picture.

Step 8

              Remove the clutch drum
  • Slide the clutch drum off of the axle and remove it.
  • During re-assembly, lubricate all moving surfaces, such as the axle.

Slide the clutch drum off of the axle and remove it.

During re-assembly, lubricate all moving surfaces, such as the axle.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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