MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
SAW CHAIN
WARNING!
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always
sharp.
b. Your cutters need to be sharpened when sawdust becomes powder-like.
c. You need extra force to saw in.
d. The cut way does not go straight.
e. Vibration increases.
f. Fuel consumption increases.
Cutter setting standards:
WARNING!
• Be sure to wear safety gloves. Before filing:
• Make sure the saw chain is held securely.
• Make sure the engine is stopped.
Use a round file of proper size
for your chain.
Place your file on the cutter and
push straight forward. Keep the
file position as illustrated.
After every cutter has been set,
check the depth gauge and file
it to the proper level as
illustrated.
WARNING!
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated
Appropriate measurement
tester
Standard depth measurer
68
Make rounded lateral
redondeado