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TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
1. Disconnect spark plug.
2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHECK
CHAIN TENSION section.
3. Sharpen cutters.
S To sharpen the cutters, position the
fileholder level(90˚) sothat itrestson
the top edges of the cutter and depth
gauge.
NOTE: The chain has both left and
right hand cutters.
Depth Gauge
File
File Holder
Cutter
90˚
S Alignthe30˚ fileholder marks parallel
with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
Cutter
Cutter
30˚
File Holder Line
S Sharpencutters ononesideof thechain
first. File from theinside ofeach cutter to
the outside. Then, turn the chain saw
around and repeat the process for the
other side of the chain.
S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
S Keepallcutters thesamelengthwhen
filing.
S Fileenough to removeany damageto
cutting edges(side plateand topplate
of cutter).
A
ll Cutters
Same Leng th
Remo
v
e Damage
Top Plate
Side Plate
S File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
30˚
75˚
60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
Too Much Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Maintain the proper hook
angleaccording tothe m anufacturer’s specifica-
tions for the chain you are using. Improper hook
angle will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the depth gauge is higher than the
depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of
the depth gauge tool.
S Maintainroundedfrontcornerofdepth
gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should beflat with thefronthalf
rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or a re unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not m oving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. Y ou should re-
check your chain tension f requently and adjust
thechain tension as required.See CHAIN TEN-
SION se ction .
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback replace-
ment chain specified in the repair parts list.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove bar clamp nut.
3. Remove bar clamp.
4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter-
clockwise until adjusting pin just touches
the stop.
5. Slide guide bar behind sprocket until
guide bar stops against sprocket.
6. Remove the old chain.
7. Carefully remove new chain from pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.