Cleaning Saw Body; Care Of Guide Bar - Remington RM1640W Owner's Manual

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING SAW BODY

WARNING: When cleaning saw
body,
• do not submerge saw in any liquids
• do not use products that contain am-
monia, chlorine, or abrasives
• do not use chlorinated cleaning sol-
vents, 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 19). 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 cutting harder.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain
are sharp. Use protective gloves when
handling chain.
IMPORTANT: Do not clamp chain saw in
vise during assembly.
Guide Bar Groove
Guide Bar
Normal Guide
Bar
Figure 19 - Guide Bar Cross Section Showing
Uneven Bar Wear
Normal Guide Bar Maintenance
1. Remove sprocket cover (see Clearing Sprocket
2. Remove saw chain.
3. Remove E-ring and sprocket support (see Figure
4. Remove guide bar.
5. Remove sawdust from guide bar groove periodi-
6. Clean oil slots after each day of use.
7. Remove burrs from sides of guide bar. Use flat
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.
Figure 20 - Removing E-Ring and Sprocket
Support
Guide Bar With
Uneven Wear
Figure 21 - Guide Bar Maintenance
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Cover of Debris).
20).
cally. Use putty knife or wire (see Figure 21).
file to make side edges square.
E-Ring
Sprocket Support
Flat File
Cleaning Groove With Putty
Guide Bar Bolts
Guide Bar
Burr
Guide Bar
Knife
Oil Slot