I took it off used a dremal on the part the hook/loop slides into its like a t i took the t part down on both sides and it opens and closes like it should.... but i dont like it i will order a older cs 3000 loop or make my own up.... i use a long laynard and i can see this one breaking....its pretty cheesy..... but the saw wow i am very pleased i buried it in a big chunk of oak and it cut real well and with the stock chain even....hell i sold my old cs 3000 for 180 today and a ms170 for 180.. so im good to go....hell i sold all my old saws this week buying all new....a 590timber wolf will be my next saw....