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MAINTENANCE
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 difficuhy 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.
GUIDE BAR - The bar should be reversed every 8 working
hours to ensure uniform wear. Keep the bar groove and
lubrication hole dean using the bar groove cleaner supplied
optional.
MAINTENANCE
BAR WEAR - Tum guide bar frequently at regular intervals(for example, after 8 hours of use), to
ensure even wear on top and bottom of the bar.
BAR GROOVES - Bar grooves (or rails which support and carry the chain) should be cleaned if
the saw has been heavity used or if the saw chain appears dirty. Rails should always be cleaned
every time the saw chain is removed.
OIL PASSAGES - Oil passages at bar pad should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the
bar and chain during operation. This can be done using a soft wire small enough to insert into the
oil discharge hole.
Lowkickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of
ISO 9518. By keeping the chain brake and saw chain in good working condition and correctly
serviced as recommended in this manual, you will be able to maintain the safety system of your
chain saw over the life of the product.
What is a low kickback saw chain?
NOTE:
The condition of the oil passages can be easily checked. If the passages
are clean the chain will automatically give off a spray of oil within seconds of starting
the saw. Your saw is equipped with an automatic oiler system.
WARNING:
Never remove, modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished
with your unit. The Chain Braks/Hand Guard and low-kickback saw chain are major
safety features provided for your protection.
WARNING:
Always wear heavy duty protection work gloves and disconnect the
battery pack when working on the saw chain.
