MAINTENANCE

NOTE:  If you do not fully understand the correct procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharp- ened by an authorized service center or replace with a recommended low-kickback chain.

SHARPENING THE CUTTERS

See Figures 38 - 41.

Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform.

CUTTING

 

CORNER

 

TOP PLATE

SIDE PLATE

RIVET

DEPTH GAUGE

HOLE

 

HEEL

TOE

GULLET

Fig. 38

 

WARNING:

Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear pro- tective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to prevent serious personal injury.

nTension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to Adjusting The Chain Tension.

nUse a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder. Do all of your filing at the midpoint of the bar.

nKeep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.

nUsing light but firm pressure. Stroke towards the front corner of the tooth.

nLift the file away from the steel on each return stroke.

nPut 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.

nRemove filings from the file with a wire brush.

CAUTION:

A dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe motor damage.

Fig. 39

Fig. 40

LEFT HAND

CUTTERS

RIGHT HAND

CUTTERS

Fig. 41

WARNING:

Improper chain sharpening increases the poten- tial of kickback , which could result in serious personal injury.

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Homelite UT43103 manuel dutilisation Sharpening the Cutters, See Figures 38

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