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MCS2000
by MacAllister
In
more
detail...
GB
IE
Care and maintenance
To sharpen the chain proceed as follows:
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Use protective gloves.
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Ensure the chain is correctly tensioned.
•
Engage the chain brake to lock the chain on the bar.
•
Use a round file, whose diameter is 1.1 times the cutting tooth
>
depth. Make sure 20% of the file diameter is above the cutter’s
top plate.
A file guide is available from most
>
reputable tool merchants and is
the easiest way to hold the file at
the correct position.
File at an angle perpendicular to
>
the bar, and at an angle of 25° to
the direction of travel (Fig. 43).
Left-hand
cutter
Saw chain direction
File
direction
Sharpening angle
25°
Outside
Inside
Fig. 43
File each tooth from the inside towards outside only. File one
>
side of the chain first than turn the saw around and repeat the
process.
Sharpen each tooth equally by using the same number of
>
strokes.
Keep all cutter lengths equal. Check the safety depth gauge
>
height every 5 sharpenings. If the depth gauges are also trimmed
it is essential that the original profile is restored.
Use a depth gauge
>
measuring
instrument
to check the height of
the depth gauge. Depth
gauge measuring jigs
are available from most
reputable tool merchants
(Fig. 44).
Top plate
Cutting tip
File position
Cutter
length
Depth gauge
setting 0.025”
Depth gauge
Fig. 44
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