Chain diagnostic's tell you a lot of performance on the chain.
Dark areas on top plate tells a story. It should have been shiny. Sprocket is gone and should be replaced when bar go.
Most hrs runtime is if both sprockets are changed as well as chain. Preferebly chains, 5 or more on each set. Then...
Low depth guage/rider/raker compensate a not so sharp tooth.
Makes chain vibrate, cut odd, wear excessively, and cuts slower in wood. Also increase risk of getting kicked!
Better to have a sharp tooth high rider and fast cutting speed!
If chain is sharp you rarely need to touch raker, two times...
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