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Taking Care of the Guide
Bar
2
1
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.
Chain type Chain pitch
Minimum
groove depth
Picco
3/8" P
5.0 mm
Rapid
1/4"
4.0 mm
If groove depth is less than specified:
N
Replace the guide bar.
48
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.
3
Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
N
Disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet.
N
Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
N
If you use a biological chain and bar
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
N
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
HTE 60