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Maintenance and care
Filing saw chain
1. Set round file (A) in cutter at 30° angle. One fifth (1/5) of the
file should be exposed above top cutter edge.
2. Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction.
3. File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without
nicks.
4. Place depth gauge tool (B) firmly on top of cutter with
0.65 mm slot and end against front cutter raker. File cutter
raker with flat fIle until flush with top of depth gauge.
5. Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge (C)
with flat file.
6. Properly filed cutter is as shown.
D: Top plate angle 30°
E: Top plate cutting angle 55°
F: Depth gauge 0.65 mm
G: Parallel
7. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away fil-
ings.
8. If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in kero-
sene, then soak in oil.
Storage
Long-term storage (30 days or more)
1. Once the product is sufficiently cool, wipe clean any grease,
oil, dust, dirt and other materials on the outside of the prod-
uct.
2. Perform the periodic checks prescribed in this manual.
3. Check that the screws and nuts are tightened. Tighten up
any that are loose.
4. Install the guide bar cover on the guide bar and saw chain
during storage.
5. Store in a dry, dust-free location out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT
Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting perfor-
mance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain fail-
ure.
When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for storage are carried
out.
IMPORTANT
Some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash
the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat
metal parts with light oil.
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