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Maintenance
2. SAW MAINTENANCE
Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide
bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use.
This will increase the service life of your saw.
3. BAR MAINTENANCE
To maximize bar life, the following bar maintenance is recommended.
The bar rails that carry the chain should be cleaned before storing the tool or if the bar or
chain appears to be dirty.
The rails should be cleaned every time the chain is removed.
To Clean the Bar Rails
1. Remove chain cover and bar and chain. (See section “REPLACING THE CHAIN AND
GUIDE BAR”.)
2. Using a wire brush, screwdriver or similar tool, clear the residue from the inner groove of
the bar (see Fig. M).
3. Make sure to clean oil passages thoroughly.
Conditions which require chain and guide bar maintenance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain.
Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, remove the battery pack, and clean all sawdust from the guide bar and
sprocket hole.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to restore square edges and sides (see Fig. N).
M
N
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
NOTE: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can increase
with each sharpening.
