Chainsaw Chain Catcher: Inspect It Before Running Again
A chainsaw chain catcher that is loose, cracked, bent, missing, or damaged after a derailment should be replaced before the saw is used again. It is a safety device intended to help stop a thrown or derailed chain from reaching the operator; it is not proof that the chain, bar, sprocket, or cover escaped damage. This is a narrow inspection guide for a homeowner who has found a suspect catcher. It does not identify a replacement part by appearance or authorize disassembly beyond the procedure in the operator’s manual for the exact saw.
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