G2000
8. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar
■SAW CHAIN
WARNING
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to always keep the cutters sharp.
The cutters need to be sharpened when:
•Sawdust becomes
•You need extra force to saw in.
•The cut path 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 the chain.
Chain type: | 25AP |
File size: | 5/32 in (4.0 mm) |
Place the file on the cutter and push straight forward. Keep the file position as illustrated.
After each cutter has been filed, check the depth gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated.
Appropriate gauge checker
WARNING
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the chance of kickback or
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge angles as illustrated.
Cutter length
Filing angle
Side plate angle
Top plate cutting angle
■GUIDE BAR
•Reverse the bar occasionally to prevent partial wear.
•The bar rail should always be square. Check for wear of the bar rail. Apply a ruler to the bar and the out- side of a cutter. If a gap is observed between them, the rail is normal. Otherwise, the bar rail is worn. Such a bar needs to be corrected or replaced.
Ruler
Gap
No gap
Chain tilts
WARNING:
This saw is equipped with one of the following low kick- back bar/chain combinations:
Zenoah Part Number
Bar Size Guide Bar Saw Chain
8 848CB1X021
G B
Make the shoulder round
0.025″ (0.64 mm)
Depth gauge standard
