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Depth Gauge
File
File Holder
Cutter
90˚
S Align the 30˚ file holder marks paral-
lelwiththebarandtothecenter ofthe
chain.
Cutter
Cutter
30˚
File Holder Line
S Sharpen cutters on one side of the
chain first. File from the i nside of e ach
cutter to the out side. Then, turn the
chain saw around and repeat the pro-
cess for th e other side of the chain.
S Fileon theforward stroke only. Use 2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
S Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
S File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).
A
ll Cutters
Same Length
Remo
v
e Damage
Top Plate
Side Plate
S File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
30˚
85˚
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 angle according to the manufacturer’s
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper 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 t he depth gauge is higher than the
depth gaugetool, fileit level tothe topof
the depth gauge tool.
S Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The chain will bemoving
during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will notidle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed--T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
too fast. If theengine stalls,idle is tooslow . Ad-
just speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle t oo fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
S Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
S Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform t he following
steps after each use:
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuelvapors cannot reach
sparks oropen flamesfrom water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.