Abstract: The invention relates to a guide bar for a motor-driven chain saw comprising an elongated planar base body which has a guide groove (8) in its outer periphery for guiding a saw chain (6). The saw chain (6) includes cutting links (14), lateral connecting links (12) and center drive links (10). The links are pivotally connected to each other with rivets (18). The drive links (10) engage with rakers (11) in the guide groove (8); whereas, the connecting links (12) are supported on guide surfaces (9) provided laterally of the guide groove (8). The guide bar (3) is fixed to the housing (2) of the motor-driven chain saw (1) at its attachment end (4) and the free tip (22) of the guide bar (3) has a direction-changing section (21) for the saw chain (6). In the region of the direction-changing section (21), guide plates (23, 43) are attached to the guide bar (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide bar for a motor-driven chain saw comprising an elongated planar base body which has a guide groove (8) in its outer periphery for guiding a saw chain (6). The saw chain (6) includes cutting links (14), lateral connecting links (12) and center drive links (10). The links are pivotally connected to each other with rivets (18). The drive links (10) engage with rakers (11) in the guide groove (8); whereas, the connecting links (12) are supported on guide surfaces (9) provided laterally of the guide groove (8). The guide bar (3) is fixed to the housing (2) of the motor-driven chain saw (1) at its attachment end (4) and the free tip (22) of the guide bar (3) has a direction-changing section (21) for the saw chain (6). In the region of the direction-changing section (21), guide plates (23, 43) are attached to the guide bar (3).