Flymo EasiSaw 350E, Operator'S Manual

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 25

for instructions about how to receive the correct depth

gauge setting for your saw chain.
(Fig. 110)

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

the cutters, refer to 

To sharpen the cutters on page

21

, 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.
(Fig. 111)
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the

depth gauge setting. Only use Flymo 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.

3. Use the flat file to remove the part of the depth

gauge that extends through the depth gauge tool.

(Fig. 112)

To adjust the tension of the saw chain

WARNING: 

A saw chain with an

incorrect tension can come loose from the

guide bar and cause serious injury or death.

A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the

saw chain regularly.
1. Loosen the bar knob that holds the drive sprocket

cover. (Fig. 113)

2. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain

tensioning wheel clockwise to increase the tension

of the saw chain. Increase the tension of the saw

chain until the saw chain is tight against the guide

bar. (Fig. 114)

3. Tighten the bar knob and lift the front of the guide

bar at the same time.

4. Make sure that you can pull the saw chain around

freely by hand and that it does not hang from the

guide bar. (Fig. 115)

To do a check of the saw chain

lubrication

Do a check of the saw chain lubrication after every 2–3

hours of operation.
1. Do a check of the oil channel in the guide bar

to make sure that it is not blocked. Clean the oil

channel if it is necessary. (Fig. 116)

2. Do a check of the groove in the edge of the guide

bar to make sure that it is clean. Clean the groove if

it is necessary. If the groove is worn or damaged the

guide bar must be replaced. Speak to an approved

service agent. (Fig. 117)

3. Do a check of the chain drive sprocket. Refer to 

To

do a check of the chain drive sprocket on page 22

.

4. Make sure that the sprocket in the tip of the guide

bar turns freely. If it is necessary, lubricate the

sprocket with bearing grease in the lubrication hole

in the tip f the guide bar. Make sure that the

lubrication hole is clean and not blocked. (Fig. 118)

5. If the saw chain lubrication does not work after

following the steps above, speak to your servicing

dealer.

To do a check of the chain drive

sprocket

• Examine the chain drive sprocket for wear. If it is

necessary to replace the chain drive sprocket, speak

to an approved service agent. (Fig. 119)

To examine the cutting equipment

1. Make sure that there are no cracks in rivets and

links and that no rivets are loose. Replace if it is

necessary. (Fig. 120)

2. Make sure that the saw chain is easy to bend.

Replace the saw chain if it is rigid.

3. Compare the saw chain with a new saw chain to

examine if the rivets and links are worn.

4. Replace the saw chain when the longest part of the

cutting tooth is less than 4 mm/0.16 in. Also replace

the saw chain if there are cracks on the cutters. (Fig.

121)

To do a check of the guide bar

1. Make sure that the oil channel is not blocked. Clean

if it is necessary. (Fig. 122)

2. Examine if there are burrs on the edges of the guide

bar. Remove the burrs using a file. (Fig. 123)

3. Clean the groove in the guide bar. (Fig. 117)
4. Examine the groove in the guide bar for wear.

Replace the guide bar if it is necessary. (Fig. 124)

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