27 CS-500P
SETTING THE SAW CHAIN
Sharpen lower edge
Drive link
Tie strap
Right hand cutter
Preset tie strap
Left hand cutter
Guard link
Top plate
Side plate
Depth gauge
Hold the file tipped 10° upward
10°
Important points for proper maintenance of saw
chain:
s +EEPTHECUTTERSSHARPATALLTIMES
s +EEPTHELEFTANDTHERIGHTCUTTERSPROPERLY
aligned.
- Note that blunt or irregular cutters will result in
poor cutting performance, increased vibration
of chains and premature breakage of the saw
chain.
s $RIVELINKSERVESTOREMOVESAWDUSTFROMTHE
groove of the guide bar.
Keep the lower edge of the drive link sharp
where indicated.

SETTING SAW CHAIN

s &ORSETTINGSAWCHAINROUNDlLEMM
diameter 3/16 in.) and flat file are used.
s 4OKEEPCORRECTPOSITIONANDCORRECTANGLEUSE
the file holder (Sure Sharp®).
Push file as shown
Keep this angle
20LPX : 25°
20BPX : 30°