2
around the guide
7. Wrap the new or sharpened chain
bar in the direction indicated on the saw
.
the bolts.
8. Ensure the chain is properly set in the slot around
the entire guide bar.
9.
Bolt
Hub
10.
11.
Replace the drive cover.
Use the adjustment tool to rotate the chain tensioning
screw to increase tension (clockwise) until the chain
is snug around the guide bar.
• The tension is correct when the chain snaps back
after being pulled 3 mm (1/8") away from the
guide bar. No sag should be visible in the chain.
•
•
12. Tighten the guide bar nuts securely.
SHARPENING THE SAW CHAIN
WARNING
Improper chain sharpening increas-
Do not over-tension the chain - excess ten-
sion will cause excessive wear and will reduce
the life of the chain and could damage the bar.
New chains could stretch and loosen during intitial
use. Remove battery pack and check chain ten-
es the potential of kickback.
Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause
serious injury.
The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.
Cutting Corner
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Toe
Gullet
Heel
Rivet Hole
Top Plate
Be
obtained only
to the same length, as fast cutting can be
when all cutters are uniform.
• Wear gloves for protection. Properly tension the chain
prior to sharpening. Refer to Chain Tension section
point of the bar.
Left Hand Cutters
Right Hand Cutters
•
•
Do not
with the top plate of the tooth.
•
tooth.
Using light but
corner of the
on each return stroke.
•
File all left hand
•
other side and
direction. Oc-
cutters in one direction. Then move to the
PLATE FILING ANGLE
CORRECT
Top Plate Filing Angle
More
than 30°
Less
than 30°
30°
INCORRECT
Top Plate Filing Angle
• CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide
plate angle.
• LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting.
• MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly.
Use a 3.96 mm (5/32") diameter round file and
holder.