Power PrunerTM Attachment 15
Operator's Manual
filing saw chain
Level 2.
Tools Required: 4 mm (5/32 in.) round File
Flat File
Depth Gauge
IMPORTANT
Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration and premature chain failure.
warning
Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, other- wise serious personal injury may result.
1.Set round file (A) in cutter at 30° angle. One fifth (1/5) of the file should be exposed above top cutter edge.
2.Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction.
3.File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks.
4.Place depth gauge tool (B) firmly on top of cutter with .025" slot and end against front cutter raker. File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge.
5.Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge (C) with flat file.
6.Properly filed cutter is as shown.
7.Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings.
8.If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in kerosene then soak in oil.
30°
1
2
90°
3
4
5
6 | (TOP PLATE ANGLE) |
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(TOP PLATE CUTTING ANGLE) (DEPTH GAUGE)
55'
