Operation Manual

FG 3
English
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This STIHL filing tool can be used to
sharpen all STIHL Oilomatic saw chains
with the exception of square-ground and
carbide-tipped chains.
File correctly
– Sharpen chain frequently, take
away as little metal as possible –
two or three strokes of the file are
usually enough.
– Always file from the inside to the
outside of the cutter.
– The file only sharpens on the
forward stroke
– – lift the file off the cutter on the
backstroke.
– Avoid touching the tie straps and
drive links with the file.
Checking the Saw Chain
N Replace any damaged or worn
parts of the chain and match the
new parts to the shape and size of
the original parts.
Finding the Master Cutter
N Use a slide caliper to find the
shortest cutter and mark it, e.g. with
chalk.
This is the master cutter for filing all the
other cutters to the same length.
Clamping the Guide Bar
N Clamp the guide bar in a bench vise
or, at the cutting site, the STIHL bar
vise (special accessory) to suit the
position of the master cutter.
Master cutter in right-hand row
N Clamp the guide bar in the vise with
its nose pointing to the left.
Master cutter in left-hand row
N Clamp the guide bar in the vise with
its nose pointing to the right.
Intended use Clamping the Guide Bar
523BA012 KN
565BA018 KN
565BA017 KN