RedMax GZ400 manual F11-3 F11-4, Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar, English

F11-3

F11-4

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.

The 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.

File size: 5/32 in (4.0 mm)

Place your file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file position as illustrated. (F11-3)

After every cutter has been set, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated. (F11-4)

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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