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supported by the limb stumps or by using supporting logs. Be sure the log being cut is securely supported.
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BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE
For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Fig. 5).
VERTICAL CUTTING:
A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting.
B Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
C. Keep weight on both feet.
CAUTION: While the saw is cutting, be sure
the chain and bar are being properly lubricated.
Bar
/ C
hain Maintenance
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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:
CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip as explained below will result in poor
performance and s
eizure, 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.
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.
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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).
To help minimize bar wear, the following guide bar maintenance is recommended.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
