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[trz]

I have a Husky saw and the original bar (18) was rather narrow and had a narrow tip.  Had the shop put a new bar on for me and they replaced the original with an Oregon that  was wider and had a more rounded tip.   Is there a specific function for each type.   I think I liked the original better, I seem to get a lot of kickback with the more rounded nose.

[beeman]

if you havent used it much they should take it back to trade for another , difrent bares will feal difrent your not cutting with the tip very dangers please be carful

[nstueve]

kick back is a function of the chain and the operator... stay away from using the top/front 1/4 of the chainsaw bar/chain.

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If you replaced the chain; they probably replaced it with something more aggressive too. anti-kickback chain will prevent some kickbacks but not all.

The width of the tip has nothing to do with kickback unless you are using the area of the bar you shouldn't.

[farmboythegreat]

if it's a big problem take it back to shop and have them install a tip kick back guard

[nstueve]

if it's a big problem take it back to shop and have them install a tip kick back guard

no offense but if you need a tip guard... that's kinda like training wheels. I'd put one of those on for my 12-14 y/o nephews... If you are a grown adult you should read the manual and learn to use the saw or not use it at all. 

[farmboythegreat]

if it's a big problem take it back to shop and have them install a tip kick back guard

no offense but if you need a tip guard... that's kinda like training wheels. I'd put one of those on for my 12-14 y/o nephews... If you are a grown adult you should read the manual and learn to use the saw or not use it at all.

I got my big boy saw  10 years ago 

[nstueve]

if it's a big problem take it back to shop and have them install a tip kick back guard

no offense but if you need a tip guard... that's kinda like training wheels. I'd put one of those on for my 12-14 y/o nephews... If you are a grown adult you should read the manual and learn to use the saw or not use it at all.

I got my big boy saw  10 years ago 

Hey don't get me wrong at all... If your a novice that's fine we all have to start somewhere. I've been running a saw for close to 15years now. Cuttting and using a saw correctly is second nature to me now but I still get pinched and have kick backs every now and then.

OP,
Let us know if any of the info we've provided has been helpful. Specs on the both bars and chains and even a pic of both chains would be good to determine the problem. I certainly want to help you sort it all out!

Cheers
Nate

[ITO]

 I don't want to sound like I know a whole heck of a lot either but when the post starts out: "I had a shop put a new bar on", I have to figure that person is just starting out.

[nstueve]

I don't want to sound like I know a whole heck of a lot either but when the post starts out: "I had a shop put a new bar on", I have to figure that person is just starting out.

nah... I have plenty of cutters and tree service guys that want their saw fixed, with bar and chain on and sharpened so they can go strait to wood after they leave.

[ITO]

I don't want to sound like I know a whole heck of a lot either but when the post starts out: "I had a shop put a new bar on", I have to figure that person is just starting out.

nah... I have plenty of cutters and tree service guys that want their saw fixed, with bar and chain on and sharpened so they can go strait to wood after they leave.

Yeah maybe your right, I can see where some people would approach it like that, doesn't feel right to me but to each his own.