CARE AND MAINTENANCE 16
1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically. Use putty knife or wire (See Fig.13).
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use flat file to make side edges square.
Replace guide bar when
● bar is bent or cracked
● the inside groove of bar is badly worn
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning saw body
Keep saw body clean. Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe saw body to clean.
Care of guide bar
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems. Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth gauge
settings often cause this. When bar wears unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (See Fig.12). This causes
chain clatter and rivet popping. Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if this occurs.
Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A worn or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged guide
bar will damage chain. It will also make cutting harder.
Fig.12
Fig.13
Note:
When replacing guide bar, see Replacement Parts and Accessories for replacement information. See Parts
List for correct bar.
