ON
OFF
CUTTERS
DEPTH GUAGE
BODY
3. OPERATION
OPERATION
CCS-085
WARNING!:
DURING OPERATION, IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO
OVERLOAD THE SHARPENER. THE SHARPENER SHOULD RUN AT
ALMOST FULL SPEED AT ALL TIMES. IF TOO MUCH PRESSURE IS
APPLIED, THE SHARPENER WILL START TO SLOW DOWN (NOTICED
MAINLY BY THE DRAMATIC AUDIBLE CHANGE OF THE MOTOR.
Switching On and Off
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RATED 30mA OR LESS).
To turn the tool ON, press the ‘I’ on
the switch. To turn the motor OFF,
press the ‘O’ on the switch.
Note:
When turning on the sharpener,
stand to one side of the tool. Ensure
you wear safety glasses, heavy gloves
and ear protection.
Prior to operation, ensure you have read and understood the
operating instructions.
Connect the tools power-plug to a power-point.
If multiple chains are to be sharpened, it is suggested the sharpener
be turned off at the completion of each chain for a period equal to
that of sharpening the previous chain.
Using the Sharpener
Turn on the sharpener, and
slowly lower the hand-piece.
If you notice a slight error in
your settings, turn off the tool
and unplug from the power
point prior to making any
further adjustments.
Note:
A successful grind
occurs when the contact
between the sharpening wheel
and tooth is gradual and
smooth.
Should the sharpener speed slow down, allow the hand-piece to raise up
a little (in effect allowing the wheel to lift away from the chain) and let the
motor return to full speed before continuing to sharpen.
The chain saw chain
is fitted with two sets
of teeth, usually every
second tooth is the
opposite to the last.
When there is an odd
number of teeth in the
chain, the teeth can be doubled up ie. left, left, right.
Should the chain have an odd number of teeth, check to find this point,
and be aware of this condition.
The sharpening process consists of two operations. These are, setting
to the left, and then setting the right. It is suggested that you sharpen all
of the teeth that face one side (every second tooth) and then proceed to
sharpen all the teeth on the opposite side.
It is important to always ensure the tooth is correctly located against the
chain stop, the chain is correctly locked in place, the initial set-up as
previously described has been correctly carried out, and the correct safety
gear is being worn.
With the chain correctly aligned against the chain stop and the depth
stop set (refer to
SETTING OF THE SHARPENER
instructions prior to the
operation), start the tool whilst standing to one side of the sharpening
wheel and allow the motor to run for several seconds (allowing the motor
to get up to full speed).
Check the above settings by carefully
lowering the sharpening wheel down
the face of the tooth until the hand-
piece comes to a stop.
As the sharpening wheel passes down
the face of the tooth, it should be a
light even pass.
DO NOT
attempt to try and make a
heavy pass. It should be a very light
“brush” of the front face of the tooth. If
the cut is too heavy, stop and allow the
hand-piece to rise back up, and turn
the tool off. If the pass was too heavy,
adjust the chain stop adjusting knob
in an anti-clockwise direction slightly
(suggest no more than 1/8 of a turn).
Then tighten the chain stop
adjusting knob lock nut.
Once sharpening of the tooth
completed, rotate the guide clamp
lever fully to the left to unlock the
chain clamp (sliding guide).
Slide the chain to the right, allowing
the chain stop to ride over the
links and teeth until the next tooth
(orientated the same as the first tooth)
rides under the stop.
When the tooth slides under the chain
stop, gently slide the chain to the left
so the stop engages and locates the
tooth.
With the rear of the tooth firmly located, lock the clamping lever, and
repeat the cutting test. If the sharpening wheel is not grinding a sufficient
amount off the face of the tooth, repeat the above adjustment but rotate
the chain stop adjustment knob clockwise.
Lower the hand-piece (in effect lowering the wheel) fully until the wheel
reaches the bottom of the tooth. Check to ensure the sharpening wheel
has not cut into the chain link.
If the sharpening wheel touches the chain link, re-set the stop by
adjusting the depth of grind knob in a clockwise direction (suggest 1/8
turn at a time). Re-test after each adjustment.
WARNING:
ENSURE YOU WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HEAVY GLOVES, HEARING AND
EYE PROTECTION.
