OWNER’S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
CLEANING THE CHAIN SAW
To clean housing of dirt and oil, wipe with a damp cloth using a solution of warm water and a mild detergent. DO NOT use products that contain ammonia, chlorine or abrasives, DO NOT use chlorinated cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene or gasoline. DO NOT submerge saw in any liquids.
CARE OF THE GUIDE BAR
HAND SHARPENING
PROCEDURE
1.Disconnect the saw from the power source. Wear gloves when handling the chain.
2.Properly tension the saw chain.
3.Position the cutter that is to be filed in the center of the guide bar. Move the chain after each cutter is finished.
4.Place the round file and guide on the cutter so it rests on the top plate and the depth gauge. Hold the file level and with the guide marks parallel to the guide bar.
5.File from inside toward the outside of the cutter in one direction only. Use a light stroke, only one or two strokes are needed. File all cutters the same.
6.Move to the other side of the guide bar and file all cutters on the second side. Care should be taken to never file into the bottom of the top plate or it will become dull faster.
Most guide bar problems are caused by uneven bar wear. Incorrect filing of cutter and depth gauge settings are the primary cause of uneven bar wear. When the bar wears unevenly it widens the bar slot and causes chain clatter, rivet popping and diffi- culty in making a straight cut.
1.Remove saw dust from the guide bar groove periodically with a putty knife or a wire (See Figure 17).
2.Clean oil holes after each day of use.
3.Remove burrs and restore square edges to an uneven rail top by filing with a flat file.
4.Replace the guide bar if it is bent or cracked.
Note: See the section on Accessories for the proper replacement guide bar and chain.
Filing
Direction
Filing
Direction
| Filing | |
| Direction | |
30° Guide | File Guide | |
Mark | ||
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| Round File |
Figure 17 - Guide Bar Maintenance
Figure 18 - File and File Guide Placement On Chain
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