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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’’ (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.
Parts of a cutter
Top place
Rivet hole
Heel
Gullet
Cutting corner
Side plate
Depth gauge
Toe
CAUTION: Make sure the battery is removed from the chainsaw before
you work on the saw.
CAUTION: A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive
motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe motor damage.
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WARNING: 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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Left hand
cutters
Right hand
cutters
