User manual

The opposite of a backslope cutter is a HOOKED cutter. A
hooked cutter is caused by filing too far down from the leading
edge, or filing with a file size that is too small.
Hooked cutters will catch the surface and your saw chain will
cut, however, your chain will dull much quicker. When the chain
becomes dull the user’s natural response is, again, to apply more
pressure which will lead to increased wear and possible breakage.
Another common problem is the height of DEPTH GAUGES
either being too high or too low. Filing down the leading edge
requires proportionately filing down the depth gauge in order for
your saw chain to cut properly.
A depth gauge that is too high will not allow the leading edge to
properly catch the cutting surface. A low depth gauge will cause a
rough cut and increase the chance of kickback.
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Saw Chain Maintenance Errors
Hooked Cutter
Correct Depth Gauge High Depth Gauge Low Depth Gauge
Depth Gauge Setting Depth Gauge Setting Depth Gauge Setting