MAINTENANCE

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

See Figures 32 - 33.

CAUTION:

Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw.

Use only low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast-cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when properly main- tained.

For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be maintained properly. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of your chain, consider the following:

nImproper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback.

nRaker (depth gauge) clearance.

nToo low increases the potential for kickback.

nNot low enough decreases cutting ability.

nIf cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen chain.

NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by a Ryobi Service dealer.

HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS

See Figures 34 - 35.

Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.

nWear gloves for protection. Properly tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to “Chain Tension Section” earlier in this manual. Do all of your filing at the mid-point of the bar.

nUse a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.

nKeep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.

nUsing light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth.

nLift file away from the steel on each return stroke.

nPut a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Oc- casionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush.

CUTTING

 

CORNER

 

TOP PLATE

SIDE PLATE

RIVET HOLE

DEPTH GAUGE

 

HEEL

TOE

 

GULLET

Fig. 32

 

CHECK FOR WEAR

 

OR DAMAGE

 

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

LEFT HAND

CUTTERS

RIGHT HAND

 

CUTTERS

Fig. 35

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