Chainsaw Bar Maintenance Routine TipsA chainsaw packs in a lot of power. It is made this way to make your work easier for you. But improper use, incorrect handling, or failure to fit the cutting chain correctly may lead to grave injury. So before using the chainsaw, you should readHigh precision stainless steel Gauges socket the operating manual and safety instructions well. Make sure that the operating manual and safety instructions you have is for the make and model of the chainsaw you are to use and that it is the ones issued by the manufacturer. This is to ensure that you follow procedures laid down by the manufacturer. Also, take the time to examine and know if the chainsaw is being regularly maintained and is in good working condition. Regular maintenance will not only save you time and money but will also greatly reduce the risk of grave injuries.1. Regularly Inspect the Bar and ChainStart your maintenance by inspecting the bar and chain. The bar rails must be flat and aligned with the sides of the bar, following the original shape. Examine the length of the bar to see if it is straight. Rectify any bends immediately so that the bar or chain would not be damaged. Then, remove the bar. Clean the bar groove and oil hole for any sawdust or dirt. Next, check the teeth of the chain. It should be sharp and all of the same size. If it needs sharpening, file not only the teeth but the depth gauges as well. Reassemble and adjust the tension of the chain. It should move with ease on the bar.2. When and How to Properly File the TeethYou should file the teeth when: (1) Upon maintenance inspection the teeth are no longer sharp or of the same size; (2) When you have used the chainsaw continuously for two to three hours; and,(3)If while in use, the chainsaw hits something that is not wood.Filing is easy. Just get the recommended sized file and guide. The guide should hold the file securely to make it cut to the correct depth. Carefully look and adjust if necessary the filing angles. They should be equal on the left and right sides. Each tooth must be the same size. Even if there is just one slightly longer tooth, the effects can be disastrous. It can cause the bar to be pulled in its directions and thus binding would follow.3. When and How to Properly File the Depth GaugesRegularly check depth gauges after several chain sharpenings.Depth gauges stops the teeth from making a very big cut. If it malfunctions, it can cause the bar to jerk back at you. What is important is that the depth gauges do not project too much upwards for the teeth will be rubbing instead of cutting. The teeth will immediately dull. Ask your chainsaw supplier for a simple jig. This can help you measure and ensure that the depth gauge is filed properly to the right height.4. When to Check on the Bar Oil in the ReservoirCheck the sufficiency of the bar oil in the reservoir every two to three hours of use.Keep the bar cool and running smoothly by ensuring that there is a sufficient amount of bar oil in the reservoir.Avoid Abnormal Wear By Regular Inspection and MaintenanceRegular examination and maintenance is the key. Pay close attention for wear patterns at the drive links, tie straps and base of cutters.Look at the base of drive links. If the alloy on the hard nose bar is worn flat then it is time to change that part but if it is in a concave pattern check the bar groove. Adjust it if it is not deep enough in either the tail or straight section of the bar.Look at the bar rails, they should be square or flat. If not, the chain parts will wear out unevenly and will thin out. It will eventually show buckling.If all these are present and persists, you might have to buy a new bar. A further check to confirm this would be to exert Gauge socket support customizationtension to the chain. Place a straightedge close to the cutting edge of the cutter and the bar. Now, force the cutter to its limits sideways. If a gap of 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch occurs between the side of the bar and the straightedge then it is time to change the bar.Just by looking if parts are working well and examining the condition they are in, you can make adjustments and minor repairs quickly before it becomes any bigger. So, conduct proper and regular maintenance.

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