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N Turn the bar over – every time you
sharpen the chain and every time
you replace the chain – this helps
avoid one-sided wear, especially at
the nose and underside of the bar.
N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1),
the oilway (2) and the bar
groove (3).
N Measure the groove depth – with the
scale on the filing gauge (special
accessory) – in the area used most
for cutting.
If groove depth is less than specified:
N Replace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the groove –
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on
the bar rails.
N Remove the chain sprocket cover,
chain and guide bar.
Replace the chain sprocket
– after using two saw chains or
sooner
– if the wear marks (a) are deeper
than 0.02 in (0.5 mm) since this
would reduce the life of the chain.
Use a gauge (special accessory) to
check the depth of the wear marks.
It is best to use two saw chains in
rotation with one sprocket.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL chain sprockets.
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove
depth
Picco 3/8" P 0.20"
(5.0 mm)
Checking and Replacing the
Chain Sprocket