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How do you know it's time for a new bar?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by theburtman, Mar 20, 2019.

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  1. theburtman

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    In addition to pics, dogs, and BEER, I like guns and tractors
     
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    Yep, you'll fit just fine here, welcome!:handshake:
     
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    Hi folks. I dug up this thread cuz I was having similar issues. While cutting yesterday my saw was cutting "crooked" - not in a straight line. The bar also got pretty hot and was smoking. Today I put a "new" chain on - one that I had sharpened at my local ACE hardware - and it did the same thing. Can I conclude that it's the bar? My saw is a Stihl MS261. Thanks for any advice.
     
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    Good chance of it, yup.

    Check out the diagram on page 1.
     
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