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:
CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will
result in poor performance and seizure, voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
(For units supplied with sprocket tip guide bars only.) Lubrication of the sprocket
tip is recommended after each saw use. Always thoroughly clean the guide bar
sprocket tip before lubrication.
Tool for lubrication: Talon Lube Gun (disposable)
This grease gun is designed to fit the small lubrication point on the guide bar.
The disposable Lube Gun is packed with grease.
TO LUBRICATE SPROCKET TIP:
WARNING: Wear heavy duty work gloves when performing this application to
reduce risk of personal injury. Wear heavy duty work gloves when performing this
application to reduce risk of personal injury.
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 until it appears at the outside edge
of the sprocket tip (Fig.6).
4. Make sure that the chain brake is
deactivated. Rotate the saw chain by hand.
Repeat the lubrication procedure until the
entire sprocket tip has been greased.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the chain saw
well maintained. Incorrect filing and non-uniform cutter and depth gauge settings
cause most guide bar problems, primarily resulting in uneven bar wear. As the
bar wears unevenly, the rails widen, which may cause chain clatter and difficulty
in making straight cuts.
Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw with a chain that is TOO
TIGHT will contribute to rapid bar wear (see Section CHAIN MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS).Keep the bar groove and lubrication hole clean using the bar
groove cleaner supplied optional. (Fig. 7A)
Fig. 6
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE