Use And Care Manual

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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See gure 15
Be careful to le all cutters to the specied angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all
cutters are uniform.
• Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does not wobble. Do all of your ling at the midpoint of the bar. Wear
gloves for protection.
• Use a round le and holder.
• Keep the le level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the le dip or rock.
• Using light but rm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth. Lift le away from the steel on each return
stroke.
• Put a few rm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and le the
right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Occasionally remove lings from the le with a wire brush.
Toe
Cutting Corner
Left Hand
Cutters
Right Hand
Cutters
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
PARTS OF A CUTTER
Gullet
Heel
Rivet Hole
Top Plate
WARNING
Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting which may result in severe motor damage.
CAUTION
Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious
injury.
Figure 15
Not for Reproduction