User manual

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Guide Bar Failures
In addition to poor saw chain maintenance, the added pressure
and friction of forcing a cut will lead to damage and wear on your
guide bar. Heat will continue to build up from the added pressure
softening the guide bar rails. The additional pressure from the saw
chain on the chain lead-ins will bend the guide bar rails outwards.
The risk of pinching the guide rails is also high when applying
added pressure to your cut. A pinched guide rail will cause your
saw chain to catch on the compressed areas resulting in your
saw chain binding.
Excessive damage to the guide rails and guide bar (bending,
cracking, twisting) will result in needing a replacement bar.
Proper maintenance of your saw chain will ensure a longer life
for your guide bar, limit the damage and wear to the guide rails,
and provide a cleaner, safer cut.
BENT RAILS PINCHED RAILS