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place to avoid possible bouncing or skating (sideways movement) of saw.
7. Remove pole saw from a cut with saw running at full speed. Stop pole saw by
releasing trigger. Make sure chain has stopped before setting pole saw down.
CLEANING 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
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.13). 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 the chain. It will also make cutting harder.
Fig.13
Routine Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove the guide bar from chain saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodically, using a putty knife or other
suitable tool or wire (See Fig.14).
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use a flat file to make side edges square.
Replace guide bar when
• Bar is bent or cracked
• Inside groove of bar is badly worn
(Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement Parts and Accessories for replacement
information. See Parts List for correct bar.)