RedMax G5000AVS manual Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar, F31 F32, English

F31

F32

English

11. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar

■SAW CHAIN

WARNING

It is very important for smooth and safe operation to keep the cutters always sharp.

Your cutters need to be sharpened when:

•Sawdust becomes powder-like.

•You need extra force to saw in.

•The cut way does not go straight.

•Vibration increases.

•Fuel consumption increases.

Cutter setting standards:

WARNING

Be sure to wear safety gloves.

Before filing:

•Make sure the saw chain is held securely.

•Make sure the engine is stopped.

•Use a round file of proper size for your chain.

Chain type: 33SL

File size: 4.5mm

Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file position as illustrated. (F31)

After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated. (F32)

WARNING

Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.

(1)Appropriate gauge checker

(2)Make the shoulder round

(3)Depth gauge standard

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