I see a section on bow guides in every Stihl manual, but have never seen one in use. Given the location of the spur and guard, leaving a very small portion of the guide for actual cutting area, I'm having trouble picturing why one would want to use one of these guides. I'm assuming they have a very specific and limited utility, which is why I haven't seen them in use anywhere around here.
Anyone have experience with these guides, and why would anyone ever want to use one?
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Anyone have experience with these guides, and why would anyone ever want to use one?
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