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Depth Gauge
File
File Holder
Cutter
90˚
S Alignthe30˚ fileholdermarks p arallel
with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
Cutter
Cutter
30˚
File Holder Line
S Sharpencuttersononesideofthechain
first. Filefromtheinside o feach cutterto
the outside. Then, turn the chain saw
around and repeat the process for the
other side of the chain.
S Fileon the forward stroke only. Use 2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
S Keepallcutters thesamelengthwhen
filing.
S Fileenoughtoremoveany damageto
cuttingedges(side plateand topplate
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˚
75˚
60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
Too Much Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Maintain the proper hook
angleaccordingtothemanufacturer’sspecifica-
tions forthe chainyou areusing. Improperhook
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 itlevel tothe topof
the depth gauge tool.
S Maintainroundedfrontcornerofdepth
gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gaugeshouldbeflat withthe fronthalf
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.
CHAIN REPL ACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. Thechain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
It is normal for anew chain to stretch duringthe
first 15 minutes of operation. Y ou should re-
check your chain tension frequently and adjust
thechain tensionas required.See CHAINTEN-
SION section.Replacethe oldchainwhenitbe-
comes worn or damaged. Use only the Low-
Kickback replacement chain specified in the
repair parts list.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. MoveON/STOPswitchtotheSTOPposi-
tionanddisconnectsparkplug(ordiscon-
nect powerhead from power source).
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.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF R OTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutter
Drivelink