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MAINTENANCE
SHARPENING THE CUTTERS
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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.
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Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension.
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Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round file and holder. Do all of your filing at the
midpoint of the bar.
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Keep the file level with a top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.
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Using light but firm pressure. Stroke towards the front corner of the tooth.
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Lift the file away from the steel on each return stroke.
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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.
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Remove filings from the file with a wire brush.
Top Place
Rivet Hole
Heel
Gullet
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Toe
Left hand
Cutters
Right hand
Cutters
Cutting Corner
Parts Of A Cutter
W A R N I N G
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Make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw before you work on the
saw.
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The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing
maintenance to the chain to prevent serious personal injury.
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A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during
cutting, which may result in severe motor damage.
