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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Sharpening the cutters
Be careful to le all cutters to the specied angles and
to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only
when all cutters are uniform.
Make sure the battery is removed from the chain saw
before you work on the saw.
CAUTION
WARNING
The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective
gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to
prevent serious personal injury.
Note:
• Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. Have the drive sprocket
replaced by an authorized service center if there are any signs of wear or damage.
• If you do not fully understand the correct procedure for sharpening the chain after reading the
instructions that follow, have the saw chain sharpened by an authorized service center or replace
with a recommended low-kickback chain.
• Tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to the
Adjusting the chain tension section on page 26.
• Use a 5/32 in. (4 mm) diameter round le and holder.
Do all of your ling at the midpoint of the bar.
• Keep the le level with a top plate of the tooth. Do not
let the le dip or rock.
• Using light but rm pressure, stroke towards the front
corner of the tooth.
PARTS OF A CUTTER
Top Place
Rivet Hole
Heel
Gullet
Cutting Corner
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Toe
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