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Sharpening the Chain
■ When the cutting edges of the blade become dull, they can be re-sharpened
with a few strokes of a le.
■ In order to keep the blade in balance, all cutting edges must be sharpened
equally.
■ In addition, inspect the chain for correct adjustment (more frequently with a
new chain). The chain should feel snug but still pull freely. Refer to adjustment
procedures.
CAUTION!
Keep the chain sharp and properly adjusted.
WARNING!
The saw chain is very sharp. Wear gloves to protect your hands when work-
ing with or around the saw chain.
A
30°
90°
(TOP PLATE ANGLE)
(DEPTH GAUGE)
(TOP PLATE CUTTING ANGLE)
Sharpening Instructions
IMPORTANT!
File all the cutters to the same angle and depth! Unequal ling may cause the
saw to vibrate or cut erratically!
1. Using a 4.5 mm round le, sharpen all cutters to a 30° angle. Make sure that one
fth (20%) of the le’s diameter is always held above the cutter’s top plate.
2. After all cutters are sharpened, use
a depth gauge joiner (A) to measure the height of each depth gauge.
3. As required, lower the depth gauges to a height of 0.025 inch. Use a at le.
4. After all depth gauges have been adjusted, use a at le to round each depth
gauge leading edge to its original curvature and angle.
NOTE:
For consistent ling angles, use a ling guide.
NOTE:
See specication page for replacement bar and chain specs.
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