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The chain sprocket is driven via a friction
clutch. Have the chain sprocket replaced
by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
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Maintaining and
Sharpening the Saw Chain
Cutting effortlessly with a correctly
sharpened chain
A properly sharpened chain slices
through wood effortlessly and requires
very little feed pressure.
Do not work with a dull or damaged
chain as it will increase the physical
effort required, produce unsatisfactory
results and a higher rate of wear.
Clean the chain.
N
Check the chain for cracks in the
N
links and damaged rivets.
Replace any damaged or worn
N
parts of the chain and match the
new parts to the shape and size of
the original parts.
Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are
particularly wear resistant. STIHL
recommends you have your chain
resharpened by a STIHL servicing
dealer.
It is absolutely essential to comply
with the angles and dimensions
specified below. If the saw chain is
incorrectly sharpened – and in
particular if the depth gauge is set
too low – there is an increased
risk of kickback, with resulting risk
of injury.
The saw chain cannot be locked in place
on the guide bar. Therefore, it is best to
remove the chain from the bar and
resharpen it on a workshop sharpening
tool (FG 2, HOS, USG).
Chain Pitch
The chain pitch (a) is marked on the
depth gauge end of each cutter.
Mark (a)
Chain Pitch
inch
7
1/4 P
1 or 1/4
1/4
6, P or PM
3/8 P
2 or 325
0.325
3 or 3/8
3/8
Select file diameter according to chain
pitch – see table "Sharpening Tools".
You must observe certain angles when
resharpening the chain cutter.
Filing and side plate angles
A
B
A
Filing angle
a
mm
6,35
6,35
9,32
8,25
9,32
HT 56 C