SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•The cutting part of the chain is called the cutting link and this consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the raker lip (B).The cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two.
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B
•When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are five important factors to remember.
- Filing angle
-Cutting angle
-File position
-Round file diameter
-File depth
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It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and cutting performance from your chain.
WARNING! The following faults will increase
!the risk of kickback considerably: File angle too large
Cutting angle too small
File diameter too small
Sharpening cutting teeth
To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file gauge.
•Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen correctly.
•Always file cutting teeth from the inside face outwards. Reduce the pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one side of the bar first. Then turn the saw over and file the remaining teeth from the other side.
