
• Round file diameter.
It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without
the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This
will help you to keep maximum cutting performance
and the kickback risk at a minimum.
WARNING:
The force of the kickback
increases a lot if you do not follow the
sharpening instructions.
Note:
Accessories on page 29
for
information about sharpening of the saw chain.
To sharpen the cutters
1. Use a round file and a file gauge to sharpen the
cutting teeth.
Note:
Accessories on page 29
for
information about which file and gauge that
Husqvarna recommends for your saw chain.
2. Apply the file gauge correctly on to the cutter. Refer
to the instruction supplied with the file gauge.
3. Move the file from the inner side of the cutting teeth
and out. Decrease the pressure on the pull stroke.
4. Remove material from one side of all the cutting
teeth.
5. Turn the product around and remove material on
the other side.
6. Make sure that all cutting teeth are the same
length.
General information about how to adjust the
depth gauge setting
The depth gauge setting (C) decreases when you
sharpen the cutting tooth (A). To keep maximum
cutting performance you must remove filing material
from the depth gauge (B) to receive the recommended
depth gauge setting. See
Accessories on page 29
for
instructions about how to receive the correct depth
gauge setting for your saw chain.
A
B
C
WARNING:
The risk of kickback
increases if the depth gauge setting is too
large!
To adjust the depth gauge setting
Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen
To sharpen the cutters on page 23
,
for instructions. We recommend you to adjust the
depth gauge setting after each third operation that you
sharpen the cutting teeth.
We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to
receive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for
the depth gauge.
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the
depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth
gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting
and bevel for the depth gauge.
2. Put the depth gauge tool on the saw chain.
Note:
See the package of the depth gauge tool
for more information about how to use the tool.
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