Adjustments –guide bar
A |
The guide bar should be parallel to the log bed. If this is not so, the guide bar is probably not straight. Remove the chain from the guide bar without removing the guide bar and move the sawing unit over the log bed.
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(A)Grasp the middle of the guide bar with both hands as shown and bend it carefully until it is parallel to the log bed. Check using the setting block.
B |
(B)How straight the guide bar mounts varies between chain- saws.
It should only be necessary to adjust a guide bar once, provided that it is not bent during sawing.
If after turning the guide bar you notice that you need to bend it again in the same direction as before, it may be that the guide bar mount isn’t true. This can be compensated for by placing one or more adjustment pieces between the aluminium sliding rails and the
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