Tanaka TCS 27EPAPS Instrucciones De Manejo página 12

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Angle transmission (Fig. 36)
Check angle transmission or angle gear for grease level about every
50 hours of operation by removing the grease fi ller plug on the side
of angle transmission.
If no grease can be seen on the fl anks of the gears, fi ll the
transmission with quality lithium based multipurpose grease up to
3/4.
Do not completely fi ll the transmission.
Maintenance schedule
Below you will fi nd some general maintenance instructions. For
further information please contact Tanaka dealer.
Daily maintenance
○ Clean the exterior of the unit.
○ Clean the chain oil fi lter port.
○ Clean the groove and oil fi lter port in the guide bar.
○ Clean the side case of saw dust.
○ Check that the saw chain is sharp.
○ Check that the bar nuts are suffi ciently tightened.
○ Make sure that the chain transport guard is undamaged and that
it can be securely fi tted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are suffi ciently tightened.
Weekly maintenance
○ Check the starter, especially cord and return spring.
○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. Adjust it to
0.6 mm or change the spark plug.
○ Clean the cooling fi ns on the cylinder and check that the air
intake at the starter is not clogged.
○ Clean the air fi lter.
Monthly maintenance
○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel fi lter.
○ Clean chain oil fi lter.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it.
○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
○ Clean the muffl er of carbon.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Parts of a cutter (Fig. 37, 38)
WARNING
Gloves should be used when sharpening chain.
35. Top plate
36. Working corner
37. Side plate
38. Gullet
39. Heel
40. Chassis
41. Rivet hole
42. Toe
43. Depth gauge
44. Correct angle on top plate (degree of angle depends on chain
type)
45. Slightly protruding "hook" or point (curve on non-chisel chain)
46. Top of depth gauge at correct height below top plate
47. Front of depth gauge rounded off .
LOWERING DEPTH GAUGES WITH A FILE
1) If you sharpen your cutters with a fi le holder, check and lower the
depth.
2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening.
3) Place depth gauge tool on cutter. If depth gauge projects, fi le
it level with the top of the tool. Always fi le from the inside of the
chain toward an outside cutter. (Fig. 39)
4) Round off front corner to maintain original shape of depth gauge
after using depth gauge tool. Always follow the recommended
depth gauge setting found in the maintenance or operator
manual for your saw. (Fig. 40)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS
File (48) cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out. File on
forward stroke only. (Fig. 41)
5) Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 42)
6) File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges (side plate
(49) and top plate (50)) of cutter. (Fig. 43)
SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
1. Part Number
2. Pitch
3. Depth Gauge Setting
4. Side Plate Filing Angle
5. Top Plate Angle
6. File Guide Angle
90SG-40
90PX-40
3/8"
0.025"
80°
30°
90°