Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning Saw Body; Care Of Guide Bar; Sharpening Saw Chain - Remington M15012US Owner's Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

NOTICE: Below are instructions for
servicing your chain saw. Any ser-
vicing not mentioned below should
be done by an authorized service
center.

CLEANING SAW BODY

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electri-
cal shock or body contact with moving
chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
WARNING: When cleaning saw
body,
• do not submerge saw in any liq-
uids
• do not use products that contain
ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives
• do not use chlorinated cleaning
solvents, carbon tetrachloride,
kerosene, or gasoline
Keep saw body clean. Use a soft cloth dampened
with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe saw body
to clean.

CARE OF GUIDE BAR

Uneven bar wear causes most guide bar problems.
Incorrect sharpening of chain cutter and depth
gauge settings often cause this. When bar wears
unevenly, it widens guide bar groove (see Figure
20). This causes chain clatter and rivet popping.
Saw will not cut straight. Replace guide bar if
this occurs.
Inspect guide bar before sharpening chain. A worn
or damaged guide bar is unsafe. A worn or damaged
guide bar will damage chain. It will also make cut-
ting harder.
Normal Guide Bar
Figure 20 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing
Uneven Bar Wear
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Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove guide bar from chain saw.
2. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove peri-
3. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
4. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use
Replace guide bar when
• bar is bent or cracked
• inside groove of bar is badly worn
Note: When replacing guide bar, see Replacement
Parts and Accessories for proper bar.

SHARPENING SAW CHAIN

Keep chain sharp. Your saw will cut faster and
more safely. A dull chain will cause undue sprock-
et, guide bar, chain, and motor wear. If you must
force chain into wood and cutting creates only
sawdust with few large chips, chain is dull.
Guide Bar Groove
Guide Bar
Guide Bar With Uneven Wear
Figure 21 - Guide Bar Maintenance
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odically. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure
21).
flat file to make side edges square.
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from
power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from electri-
cal shock or body contact with moving
chain.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
Burr
Flat
Guide Bar
File
Cleaning Groove With Putty Knife
Oil Slot