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4)Round off front corner to maintain original shape of depth gauge after using depth gauge tool. Always follow the recommended depth gauge setting found in the maintenance or operator manual for your saw. (Fig. 44)
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS
File (60) cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out. File on forward stroke only. (Fig. 45)
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5)Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 46)
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6)File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges (side plate (62) and top plate (63)) of cutter. (Fig. 47)
Maintenance schedule
Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. For further information please contact HITACHI dealer.
Daily maintenance
○ Clean the exterior of the unit. ○ Clean the chain oil filter port.
○ Clean the groove and oil filter port in the guide bar. ○ Clean the side case of saw dust.
○ Check that the saw chain is sharp.
○ Check that the bar nuts are sufficiently tightened.
○ Make sure that the chain transport guard is undamaged and that it can be securely fitted.
○ Check that nuts and screws are sufficiently tightened. Especially inspect the bolt of muffler and ensure that they are properly tightened before starting engine. Should any of the bolts be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in serious hazard.
○ Check the tip of the guide bar. Please exchange it for the new one when it is worn out.
○ Check the band of chain brake. Please exchange it for the new one when it is worn out.
○ Clean the air filter.
Weekly maintenance
○ Check the recoil starter, especially cord. ○ Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
○ Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. Adjust it to 0.6 mm or change the spark plug.
○ Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake at the recoil starter is not clogged.
Monthly maintenance
○ Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel filter. ○ Clean chain oil filter.
○ Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it. ○ Clean the fan and the space around it.
NOTE
When ordering the parts to your nearest dealer, please use the item numbers showing on the parts breakdown section in this instruction.
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MODEL NO. | 160 MLBK 041 | 16” | ||
180 MLBK 041 | 18” | |||
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200 PXBK 041 | 20” | |||
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NOTE
Do not file or alter the tops of bumper drive links (61). (Fig. 46)
7SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
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