TO SHARPEN THE SAW CHAIN
The cutter
The cutting part of the saw chain is called the cutter and
consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge (B).
The cutters cutting depth is determined by the difference
in height between the two, the depth gauge setting (C).
When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important
factors to remember:
• Filing angle.
• Cutting angle.
• File position.
•
To sharpen the cutting teeth
teeth. See the TECHNICAL DATA section of this manual
and gauge for the saw chain installed on your product.
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1. Make sure that the saw chain is correctly tensioned. A
to sharpen correctly.
2.
from the inside face and reduce the pressure on the
return stroke.
3.
side.
4. File all the teeth to the same length. When the length
of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (5/32") the saw
chain is worn out and must be replaced.
To adjust the depth gauge setting
Sharpen the cutting teeth before you adjust the depth
gauge setting. When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A), the
depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal
down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting.
the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.
NOTE: This recommendation assumes that
the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced
excessively.
gauge.
1. Put the depth gauge tool above the saw chain.
Detailed information regarding how to use the depth
gauge tool will be found on the package of the depth
gauge tool.
2.
that protrudes through the depth gauge tool. The
depth gauge setting is correct when you no longer feel
tool.
