MAINTENANCE

5.Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Occasionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush.

WARNING:

Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback.

WARNING:

Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury.

WARNING:

The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.

TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE

See Figure 36.

LEFT HAND

CUTTERS

RIGHT HAND

 

 

CUTTERS

 

Fig. 35

CORRECT TOP PLATE

INCORRECT TOP PLATE

FILING ANGLE

FILING ANGLE

 

LESS

MORE

30°

THAN 30°

THAN 30°

 

 

Fig. 36

CORRECT 30° - File holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle.

LESS THAN 30° - For Cross Cutting.

MORE THAN 30° - Feathered Edge Dulls Quickly.

SIDE PLATE ANGLE

See Figure 37.

CORRECT- 80o Produced automatically if correct diameter file is used in file holder.

HOOK- “Grabs” and dulls quickly. Increases potential of KICKBACK.

Results from using a file with diameter too small, or file held too low.

BACKWARD SLOPE- Needs too much feed pressure, causes excessive wear to bar and chain.

Results from using a file with diameter too large, or file held too high.

DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE

See Figure 38.

CORRECT SIDE

PLATE FILING

ANGLE

80°

INCORRECT SIDE PLATE

FILING ANGLE

HOOK BACKWARD SLOPE

Fig. 37

RAKER CLEARANCE

.025 in. (0.6 mm)

1.The depth gauge should be maintained at a clear- ance of .025 in. (0.6 mm). Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances.

2.Every time the chain is filed, check the depth gauge clearance.

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Fig. 38

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Homelite UT34010 manual TOP Plate Filing Angle, Left Hand Cutters, Side Plate Angle, Depth Gauge Clearance

UT34010 specifications

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