Oregon Chain Saw - Oregon Guide-Bar Terms; Oregon Guide-Bar Maintenance Tools

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Saw Chain
SAW-CHAIN TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
SHARPENING DRIVE-LINK TANGS
Pointed drive-link tangs help remove chips and debris
from your bar groove. Sharpen damaged tangs back to
original shape with a round file.
Tight joints are caused by either: loose tension, or an
overworn drive sprocket. Look closely at your chain’s
chassis.
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Peening on bottoms of cutters and tie straps. Remedy: See Q.
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Peening on front corners of cutters and tie straps. Remedy: See Q.
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Peening in notches of cutters and tie straps. Remedy: See R.
PROBLEM
Chain has tight joints
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