Harbor Freight Tools 67255 Sharpening the Saw Chain, Replacing the Saw Chain

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The flanges of the Guide Bar groove should always be parallel to each other. To check the Guide Bar:

 

Saw

 

Chain

Ruler

 

Gap

Straight

Guide

 

 

Bar

Figure 13 - Normal Guide Bar

Place a ruler along the surface of the Guide Bar and Saw Chain. If there is a gap, the bar is normal.

 

Tilting

Ruler

Saw

Chain

Bent

Guide

Bar

Figure 14 - Bent Guide Bar

If the ruler is flush with the Guide Bar and Saw Chain, or the Chain tilts to one side, then the Bar is bent and needs to be repaired or replaced.

Sharpening the Saw Chain

For smooth and safe operation, always keep the Saw Chain cutters sharp.

The cutters need to be sharpened when:

a. The sawdust becomes powder-like.

b. You can’t make the cut without extra force.

c.The Chain Saw does not cut straight.

d.Vibration increases.

Warning: Be sure to wear safety gloves when handling the Saw Chain.

Follow the Saw Chain manufacturer’s instructions for sharpening the Saw Chain.

Replacing the Saw Chain

WARNING! Do not attempt to install a Saw Chain or Chain Guide Bar other than the size and type provided and listed in the Specifications Chart on page 10.

1.Soak the new Saw Chain overnight in Chain/Bar/Sprocket oil (sold separately).

2.Loosen the Nut (2) on the Drive

Cover (3), then loosen the Chain Tension Screw counter clockwise until the Saw Chain is loose.

3.Unthread the Nut (2) and remove the Drive Cover (3).

4.Push the Guide Bar towards the Sprocket to further loosen the Saw Chain.

5.Remove the Saw Chain (72) from the Sprocket then the Guide Bar (71).

Sprocket

Figure 15

Note: Always check the condition of the Sprocket (6) when replacing the chain. The Sprocket should be replaced if it shows signs of wear or is damaged. If needed, have the Sprocket replaced and the bearings greased by a qualified technician.

SKU 67255

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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