Husqvarna 1153183-26 manual Increased if the depth gauge setting is, Too large

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important factors to remember.

1Filing angle

2Cutting angle

3File position

4Round file diameter

It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.

See instructions under the heading Technical data for information about sharpening your chain.

WARNING! Departure from the

! sharpening instructions considerably

increases the risk of kickback.

Sharpening cutting teeth

To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for information on the size of file and gauge that are recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.

Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen correctly.

Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the teeth on the other side.

File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (5/32") the chain is worn out and should be replaced.

min 4 mm (5/32")

General advice on adjusting depth gauge setting

When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See instructions under the heading Technical data to find the correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.

 

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WARNING! The risk of kickback is

 

increased if the depth gauge setting is

 

 

 

 

too large!

 

 

 

Adjustment of depth gauge setting

The cutting teeth should be newly sharpened before adjusting the depth gauge setting. We recommend that you adjust the depth gauge setting every third time you sharpen the cutting teeth. NOTE! This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively.

You will need a flat file and a depth gauge tool. We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to

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Contents 3120XP KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents Introduction Dear CustomerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?General Safety Precautions Before using a new chain sawAlways use common sense Machine′s safety equipment Personal protective equipmentChain brake and front hand guard General Safety Precautions Throttle lockout Chain catcherRight hand guard Vibration damping systemStop switch Cutting equipmentMuffler General rulesSharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting BarChain General information on sharpening cutting teethIncreased if the depth gauge setting is Adjustment of depth gauge settingToo large Tensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipmentCause serious or even fatal injury Filling with chain oilChecking chain lubrication Chain drive sprocketNeedle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentBar Assembly Fitting the bar and chainWorking with the chain Fuel Handling FuelFuel safety FuellingExtra chain oil Transport and storage Long-term storageStarting and Stopping Starting and stoppingCold engine Warm engineStopping Basic safety rules Working TechniquesBefore use General working instructionsWorking Techniques Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Tree felling technique Safe distanceFelling direction Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreat Felling cutDirectional cuts General advice Freeing a tree that has fallen badlyFreeing a trapped tree Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?Cutting the trunk into logs Maintenance CarburettorCorrectly adjusted carburettor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Muffler StarterChanging a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springFitting the starter Air filter Spark plugLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pump Running when making adjustmentsNeedle bearing lubrication Cooling systemMaintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataBar and chain combinations Saw chain filing and file gaugesEC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe onlyEN ISO 12100-22003, Cispr 122005, EN ISO 0404/09/2119Page Page Page Page Original instructions 1153183-26