Operator`s manual

Saw Chain

HOW TO SET DEPTH GAUGES (CONTINUED)

Most Oregon

chains have a number stamped on

each depth gauge indicating the correct depth-gauge

setting.

EXAMPLE:

.025" DEPTH-

GAUGE SETTING

■1. Use a depth-gauge tool with the correct built-in

setting for your chain and check your depth gauges

every 3 or 4 sharpenings or more often if needed.

2. Be sure the heel and toe of the cutter are both

down, resting on the bar rail, before any filing is

done. This is especially important on low-vibration

chains, which have a “clipped heel” that rides above

the rail slightly when the chain is properly tensioned.

3. Place the tool on top of your chain so one depth

gauge protrudes through the slot in the tool.

Be aware that “standard” depth gauges and

“wide-track Vanguard” depth gauges are set

differently. See pages 29-30 for additional

information on Vanguard depth gauges.

Standard depth gauge

with drop-end gaugit tool.

(Always file from the inside out.)

Vanguard wide-track-

depth gauge with drop-

center depth gauge tool.

NOTE

.025"

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