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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive
motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe
motor damage.
• Lift the file away from the steel on each return stroke.
• Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand
cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side
and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction.
• Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.
WARNING
• Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of
kickback.
• Failure to replace or repair a damaged chain can
cause serious injury.
Top plate filing angle
• CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide
marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate
angle.
30°
80°
TOP PLACE FILLING ANGLE
SIDE PLATE FILLING ANGLE
CORRECT
INCORRECT
LESS THAN 30°
MORE THAN 30°
Left hand Cutters
Right hand Cutters