Stihl FG 3, Instruction Manual

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FG 3
English
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N
Center the file over the saw chain
using the adjusting screw (3)
N
Tighten the second clamping
support with the wing screw (4) so
that the saw chain can still be pulled
through with a screwdriver laid on it
perpendicularly
Chain Pitch
The chain pitch (a) is marked on the
depth gauge end of each cutter.
Selecting the file (special accessory)
N
Select the round file (special
accessory) that matches the chain
pitch.
Use only special saw chain sharpening
files. Other files have the wrong shape
and cut and are unsuitable for
sharpening saw chain.
Mounting the round file
N
Place the selected file (1) in the
filing frame.
N
Tighten down the screws (2)
moderately.
566BA004 KN
4
3
Selecting and Fitting the File
Mark (a) Chain Pitch
inch
mm
1/4 or 1 1/4 6,35
P, PM or 6 3/8 P 9,32
325 or 2 0.325 8,25
3/8 or 3 3/8 9,32
404 or 4 0.404 10,26
Chain Pitch Round file Ø
inch mm mm inch
1/4 6,35 4,0 5/32
3/8 P 9,32 4,0 5/32
0.325 8,25 4,8 3/16
3/8 9,32 5,2 13/64
0.404 10,26 5,5 7/32
689BA027 KN
a
564BA003 KN
1
2 2