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Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. Start and let engine run until it stops. Repair any damage which has resulted from use. Clean the unit with a clean rag, or the use of high pressure air hose. Put a few drops of
Cover the unit and store it in a dry area.
Chain sharpening
Parts of a cutter (Fig. 42, 43)
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Fig. 43
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50.Gullet
51.Heel
52.Chassis
53.Rivet hole
54.Toe
55.Depth gauge
56.Correct angle on top plate (degree of angle depends on chain type)
57.Slightly protruding “hook” or point (curve on
58.Top of depth gauge at correct height below top plate
59.Front of depth gauge rounded off
Lowering depth gauges with a file
1) If you sharpen your cutters with a file holder, check and lower the depth.
2) Check depth gauges every third sharpening.
3) Place depth gauge tool on cutter. If depth gauge projects, file it level with the top of the tool. Always file from the inside of the chain toward an outside cutter. (Fig. 44)
Fig. 44
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. 45)
Fig. 45
General instructions for filing cutters
File (60) cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out. File on forward stroke only. (Fig. 46)
WARNING
○ Gloves should be used when sharpening chain. ○ Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the
chance of kickback or
48. Cutting corner
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49. Side plate
Fig. 46
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