1. Do not use the bar as a prying tool. If you get
hung up, wedge it out or cut it out with another saw.
2. Do not use the sprocket area of the bar tip when
limbing. If the limb pinches the bar, the nose may be burned.
This is identified by blue spots in the damaged area, indicative
of a weakened nose section.
3. Do keep the tension tight.
4. Do grease regularly. Ideally, at each gas tank refill
and always at day's end to prevent rusting.
5. Do check the bar for square rails, which you want,
and excessive groove wear, which you don't want.
6. Do check nose sprockets for broken teeth tips and
replace the sprocket if broken.