Chainsaw Maintenance

Correct chaintensioning

Make sure the chainsaw chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain may jumpoff the guide bar, injure you and damage the chainsaw. Overly tight chain tensioncan cause premature wear of the guide bar. A properly tensioned chain shouldnot hang under the guide bar. The chain tension is correct when the chain is incontact with the underside of the guide bar and you still can pull it aroundeasily by hand.
Always let the chain cool before adjusting the chain tension. As it coolsoff, the chain will shrink.

Chain lubrication

Poor lubricationis a major cause of premature wear. We recommend that you check and refill thechain oil every time you refuel. Husqvarna chain oil has been developed toprovide good lubrication for our cutting systems.

Bar maintenance

Most chainsaw bar problems are related to incorrect chaintensioning, poor lubrication or faulty working techniques. The area exposed tomost wear is the underside of the bar, where most of the cutting is done.

• Turn the guide bar every time the chain is changed so that it will wear evenly.

• Clean the guide bar groove and oil inlet  regularly.

• File away burrs from the bar rails.