12
Depth Gauge
File
File Holder
Cutter 90˚
SAlignthe 30˚file holder marks par allel
with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
Cutter
Cutter
30˚
File Holder Line
SSharpencutters on one side of the c hain
first.F ile from theins ide ofeac h cutter to
the outside. Then, turn the chain saw
around and repeat the process for the
other side of the chain.
SFileon the forwar d stroke only. Use 2
or 3s trokes per cutting edge.
SKeepall cutters the s ame lengthw hen
filing.
SFileenough to remove any damage to
cuttingedges (s ide plate and top plate
of cutter).
A
llC utters
Same Length
Remo
eD amage
TopPlate
Side Plate
SFile chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
30˚
75˚60˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025inc h
(0.65mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared O
f
f
Corner
TooMuch Hook
A
ngle
WARNING: Ma intain the proper hook
angleaccording to t he manufacturer’s spec ifica-
tionsfor the chain y ou are using. Improper hook
angle will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
SPlace gauge tool on cutter.
SIf the depth gauge is higher than the
depthgauge too l,file it leve l tothe top of
the depth gauge tool.
SMaintainrounded front corner of depth
gaugew ith a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gaugeshould be flat with the f ronthalf
rounded offw ith a flat file.
If you require further assistanc e or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING : Wear protective gloves
whenhandling c hain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Itis normal for a new ch ain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should re-
check your chain tension frequently and adjust
thechain te nsion as required. See CHAIN TEN -
SION section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low -Kickback replace-
ment chain specified in the repair parts list .

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1. MoveON/STOP s witch to the STOP posi-
tionand disconnect spark plug (or dis con-
nect unit from power source).
2. Remove bar clamp nut.
3. Remove bar clamp.
4. Turn adjusting screw by hand counter-
clockwise until adjusting pin just touches
thestop.
5. Slide guide bar behind sprock et until
guide bar stops against sprocket.
6. Remove the old chain.
7. Carefully remove new chain from pack -
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutter
Drivelink
Cutters DepthG auge
Drive Links