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536-E OPERATOR MANUAL
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Maintenance
CHAINS & GUIDEBARS
Inspect chain segments and drive links for damage or excessive wear. Components
with damage or excessive wear should not be used or repaired, they should be replaced.
NOTE: Guidebars are designed to be used on both sides. If the cut is consistently
leading to one side, turn the guidebar over. It is recommended to turn the guidebar over
with every new chain.
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A table mounted belt, disc sander, flat file or bar rail dresser can be used to square
the rails of a worn guidebar. A badly worn guidebar can quickly damage the chain. If
the chain is touching the bottom of the guidebar groove, replace the guidebar.
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Check the guidebar for straightness.
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Proper chain tension will extend guidebar life.
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Under some circumstances, especially low water pressure, the sprocket nose can
wear out before the guidebar body. Sprocket nose assemblies may be replaced by
an Authorized Service Center.
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Periodically clean the water ports inside the groove of the guidebar using a small
diameter piece of wire or pipe cleaner.
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The guidebar is solely a guide track for the chain. Never use the guidebar to lift,
twist or pry concrete material.
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Prior to storage, spray the chain and guidebar with lightweight oil.
IMPORTANT
Chain Tensioner
CHAIN TENSIONER
The chain tensioner can become clogged with concrete slurry during cutting.
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After each use thoroughly flush the chain tensioner with water and apply a liberal
amount of waterproof grease covering the chain tensioner screw.
