Stihl 046 Instruction Manual - Page 36

Taking Care of Guide Bar 2 1 3 Oil Quantity Control Chain type Pitch Rapid Rapid 3/8" 0.404" Minimum groove depth 6.0 mm (0.24") 7.0 mm (0.27") If groove depth is less than specified: Replace the guide bar. The drive link tangs will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - the cutters and tie straps will not ride on the bar rails. 1 143BA026 KN 145BA011 K • Turn the bar over - every time you sharpen the chain - and every time you replace the chain this avoids one-sided wear, especially at nose and underside of the bar. Regularly clean 1 = oil inlet hole 2 = oilway 3 = bar groove. • Measure groove depth with scale on filing gauge* at nose of Duromatic bars in area used most for cutting on Rollomatic bars. *Special accessory 34 Different quantities of oil are required for different bar lengths, types of wood and cutting techniques. Use the adjusting screw (1) to vary the oil feed rate as required. • Most economic setting turn adjusting screw to "E" (Ematic position). • To increase oil feed turn adjusting screw clockwise. • To reduce oil feed turn adjusting screw counterclockwise. Your chain must always be wetted with a film of lubricant. 046