Depth Gauge Clearance
1. The depth gauge should be
maintained at a clearance of
0.025 in. (0.6 mm), as shown in
Fig. 36 . Use a depth gauge tool
(available separately) for checking
the depth gauge clearances.
2. Every time the chain is filed, check
the depth gauge clearance.
Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer
(both available separately) to lower all
gauges uniformly (Fig. 37). Depth gauge
jointers are available in 0.020 in. to
0.035 in. (0.5 mm to 0.9 mm). Use a
0.025 in. (0.6 mm) depth gauge jointer.
Depth gauges must be adjusted with the
flat file in the same direction the adjoining
cutter was filed with the round file. Use
care not to contact the cutter face with the flat file when adjusting depth gauges.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE
When the guide bar shows signs of wear, reverse it on the saw to distribute the wear
for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for
wear and damage. Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar
wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur. A bar with any
of the following faults should be replaced.
Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways.
Bent guide bar.
Cracked or broken rails.
Spread rails.
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56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS CHAIN SAW
36
Depth Gauge Clearance
37
Depth Gauge Jointer
0.025" (0.6 mm)
Flat File