Agrimate AM-CS-5918HC, User Manual

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Your cutters need to be sharpened when
 -Sawdust becomes powder-like.
 -You need extra force to saw in.
 -The cut way does not go straight.
 -Vibration increases.
-Fuel consumption increases.
Cutter setting standards:
WARNING: Be sure to wear safety gloves.
Before filing:
  Make sure the saw chain is held securely (Fig.24).
  Make sure the engine is stopped.
  Use a round file of proper size for your chain.
Chain type: K2
File size: 3/16 in (4.76mm)
Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep
the file position as illustrated (Fig.25)
After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file
it to the proper level as illustrated (Fig.26).
WARNING: Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the
chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles
as illustrated
(Fig.26).
Referring to figure 26:
(1) Appropriate gauge checker.
(2) Make the shoulder round
(3) Depth gauge standard
(4) Cutter length
(5) Filing angle
(6) Side plate angle
(7) Top plate cutting angle
Guide Bar
Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.
The bar rail should always be a square. Check for wear of the
bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the outside of a cutter. If a
gap is observed between them, the rail is normal. Otherwise,
the bar rail is worn. A worn bar needs to be repaired or re -
placed (Fig.27).
Referring to figure 27:
1. Ruler
2. Gap
3. No gap
4. Chain tilts
GENERAL CLEANING
 Always remove wood shavings and oil from the chain saw
after use. Clean the chain saw by brushing away dirt and
waste residue that may be caught the machine. Wipe the
chainsaw clean with a damp cloth or hand brush
.
DO NOT use running water, solvents, strong detergents or
a high pressure washer to clean. (Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.)
Pay particular attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of
debris
Switch the chain saw off immediately if the machine starts to
shake or produce abnormal noise.
NOTE: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois -
ture which leads to fuelmixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the engine.