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f I l I n g s a w c h a I n
Level 2.
IMPORTANT
Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance,
increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure.
WARNING
Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servic-
ing guide bar and saw chain. Always wear gloves when ling saw
chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
1. Set round le (A) in cutter at 30° angle. One fth (1/5) of the le
should be exposed above top cutter edge.
2. Keep le horizontal in cutter and le in one direction.
3. File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks.
4. Place depth gauge tool (B) rmly on top of cutter with .025 in. slot
and end against front cutter raker. File cutter raker with at le
until ush with top of depth gauge.
5. Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge (C) with at
le.
6. Properly led cutter is as shown.
7. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away lings.
8. If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in kerosene, then
soak in oil.
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2
3
4
5
30°
90°
(TOP PLATE ANGLE)
(DEPTH GAUGE)
(TOP PLATE CUTTING ANGLE)
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