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Guide bar maintenance
Warning! Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any
maintenance on your saw.
Proper maintenance of the guide bar, as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw
in good working order.
Sprocket tip lubrication
For units supplied with sprocket tip guide bars only.
Caution! Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will
result in poor performance and seizure, voiding
the manufacturer’s warranty.
Lubrication of the sprocket tip is recommended after each saw use. Always thoroughly clean
the guide bar sprocket tip before lubrication.
Warning! Wear heavy duty work gloves when performing this application to reduce
risk of personal injury.
To Lubricate Sprocket Tip:
1.
Unplug the chain saw from the power source.
Note:
It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip.
Lubrication can be done on the job.
2.
Clean the guide bar sprocket tip.
3.
Using disposable Lube gun, insert needle nose into the lubrication hole and inject grease
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The push (pinch kickback) and pull reactions
Fig. 2B
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the bottom of the guide bar may pull the saw forward, away from
the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back toward the operator. Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
saw, which could result in serious personal injury.
Assembly requirements
Your new chain saw may require installation of the guide bar, saw chain, sprocket cover,
adjustment of chain, and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil, before the chain saw is ready for
operation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly assembled. Read all instructions
carefully. Do not install any other size bar and chain than what is recommended for your model.
Warning! Whenever handling the saw chain, wear work gloves for protection
against sharp cutting edges.
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