Cordless Pole Chainsaw
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Saw Body
Keep the saw body clean. Use a soft cloth dampened with a mixture of mild soap and water, then wipe saw body
clean.
Guide Bar Maintenance
Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge
settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens the guide bar groove (see image below). This
causes chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.
Inspect the guide bar first before sharpening the chain. A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or
damaged guide bar will damage the chain. It will also make cutting harder.
1. Remove the guide bar from the chainsaw.
2. Periodically remove any sawdust from the guide bar groove. Use a putty knife or wire (see image below).
3. Clean oil slots each time after use.
4. Remove the burrs from the sides of the guide bar. Use a flat file to make the side edges square.
5. Replace the guide bar when:
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The bar is bent or cracked.
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The inside groove of the bar is badly worn down.
