File Holder

File

4. Check and lower depth gauges.

Depth Gauge Tool

File

Cutter

90˚

Depth Gauge

Depth Gauge

SAlign the 30˚ file holder marks parallel with the bar and to the center of the chain.

Cutter

30˚

Cutter

File Holder Line

 

SSharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from the inside of each cutter to the outside. Then, turn the chain saw around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain.

SFile on the forward stroke only. Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge.

SKeep all cutters the same length when filing.

SFile enough to remove any damage to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of cutter).

All Cutters

Remove Damage

Same Length

 

 

Top Plate

 

Side Plate

SFile chain to meet the specifications as shown.

75˚60˚

30˚

Hook Angle

 

0.025 inch

 

(0.65 mm)

 

Rounded

Right

Corner

 

Too Much Hook Angle

Squared Off

 

Corner

SPlace gauge tool on cutter.

SIf the depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of the depth gauge tool.

SMaintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file.

NOTE: The very top of the depth

gauge should be flat with the front half rounded off with a flat file.

If you require further assistance 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 when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should re- check your chain tension frequently and adjust the chain tension 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.Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi- tion and disconnect spark plug (or discon- 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 the stop.

5.Slide guide bar behind sprocket 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.

Cutter

Tip of

Bar

Drivelink

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Wrong

WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer’s specifica- tions for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury.

Cutters

Depth Gauge

 

Drive Links

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115261226, 952711672, PP5500P specifications

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