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27
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Chain maintenance
Use only a low-kickback chain on this saw. This
fast-cutting chain provides kickback reduction when
properly maintained. For smooth and fast cutting,
maintain the chain properly. The chain requires sharp-
ening when the wood chips are small and powdery,
the chain must be forced through the wood during
cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During mainte-
nance of the chain, consider the following:
• Improper ling angle of the side plate can increase
the risk of severe kickback
• Raker (depth gauge) clearance.
• Too low increases the potential for kickback.
• Not low enough decreases cutting ability.
• If the cutter teeth hit hard objects such as nails
or stones, or are abraded by mud or sand on the
wood, have an authorized service center sharpen
the chain.
1/32 in. (0.6 mm)
Raker (Depth Gauge) Clearance
Note:
• Inspect the sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are
present in the areas indicated, have the sprocket replaced by an authorized service center.
• If you do not fully understand the correct procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the
instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized service center or replace
with a recommended low-kickback chain.
Sharpening the cutters
• Be careful to le all cutters to the specied angles
and to the same length, as fast cutting can be ob-
tained only when all cutters are uniform.
• Tension the chain prior to sharpening.
• Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round le and hold-
er. Do all of your ling at the midpoint of the bar.
• Keep the le level with a top plate of the tooth. Do
not let the le dip or rock.
• Using light but rm pressure. Stroke towards the
front corner of the tooth.
• Lift the le away from the steel on each return stroke.
PARTS OF A CUTTER
Top Place
Rivet Hole
Heel
Gullet
Cutting Corner
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Toe
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