Husqvarna PA1100 Operator's Manual page 10

1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and
links.
2. Examine if the saw chain is rigid.
3. Compare the saw chain with a new saw chain to
examine if the rivets and links are worn.
4. Replace the saw chain if it exhibits any of the
conditions above.
5. Replace the saw chain when the length of the cutting
teeth has worn down to only 4 mm (0.16 in.)
To check the chain drive sprocket
1. Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive
sprocket. Replace if wear is excessive.
To do a check of the guide bar
1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean
if it is necessary.
2. Examine if there are burrs on the edges of the guide
bar. Remove the burrs using a file.
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3. Clean the groove in the guide bar.
4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear.
Replace the guide bar if it is necessary.
5. Examine if the guide bar tip is rough or very worn.
6. Make sure that the bar tip sprocket turns freely and
that the lubricating hole in the bar tip sprocket is not
blocked. Clean and lubricate if it is necessary.
7. Turn the guide bar daily to extend its life cycle.
To sharpen the saw chain
Information about the guide bar and saw chain
Replace a worn or damaged guide bar or saw chain with
the guide bar and saw chain combinations that we
recommend. This is important in order to keep the safety
functions of the cutting equipment. See
page 15 , for a list of replacement bar and chain
combinations that we recommend.
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