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Guide Bar Care
Remove the guide bar after use to clean and
grease. Remove sawdust from the bar groove
using a guide bar cleaning tool (sold separately),
then grease the nose sprocket at the grease port
with a grease gun (sold separately). Reverse the
guide bar when replacing the saw chain to prevent
uneven wear.
The flanges of the guide bar groove should always be parallel to each other. To check the
guide bar:
Place a ruler along the surface of the guide bar and saw chain.
If there is a gap, the bar is normal.
If the ruler is flush with the guide bar and saw chain, or
the chain tilts to one side, then the bar is worn out and
needs to be replaced.
Sharpening the saw chain
For smooth and safe operation, always keep the saw
chain cutters sharp. The cutters need to be sharpened
when:
a. The sawdust becomes powder-like.
b. You can’t make the cut without extra force.
c. The chain saw does not cut straight.
d. Vibration increases.
Be sure to wear safety gloves when
handling the saw chain.
Follow the saw chain manufacturer’s instructions for
sharpening the saw chain.
Replacing the Saw Chain
Do not attempt to install a saw chain
or guide bar other than the size and type provided
and listed in the specifications chart.
