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MAINTENANcE
hOW TO ShARPEN ThE cUTTERS
See Figures 20 - 23.
WARNING:
Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of
kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can
cause serious injury.
Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the
same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all
cutters are uniform.
Tighten the chain tension enough that the chain does not
wobble. Do all of your filing at the mid-point of the bar.
Wear gloves for protection.
Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.
Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not
let the file dip or rock.
Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front
corner of the tooth. Lift 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. Oc
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casionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush.
cAUTION:
A dull or improperly sharpened chain will require exces
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sive engine speed for cutting, which may result in severe
engine damage.
ATTAchING ThE STORAGE hANGER
See Figure 24.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
STORING ThE ATTAchMENT
Clean the attachment thoroughly and lubricate before
storing.
Store the attachment in a dry, well-ventilated place that
is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
Always place the chain guard on the cutting blade before
storing or when the attachment is not in use.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Bar and chain running hot and
smoking.
Check chain tension for overtight
condition.
Chain oil tank empty.
Tension chain. Refer to
chain Ten-
sion
earlier in this manual.
Check oil tank.
Motor runs, but chain is not rotating.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and chain assembly.
Check guide bar and chain for
damage.
Retension chain, Refer to
chain
Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to
Replacing the Bar and
chain
earlier in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and chain for
damage.
TROUBLEShOOTING
