MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
SAW CHAIN
F27
F28
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep
the cutters always sharp.
Your cutters need to be sharpened when sawdust becomes
powder-like. You need extra force to saw in.
The cut way does not go straight. Vibration increases.
Fuel consumption increases. Cutter setting standards:
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. (F27)
After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and
file it to the proper level as illustrated. (F28)
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge
angles as illustrated
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