Kobalt KCS 1040B-03 - Side Plate Angle; Depth-Gauge Clearance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Side Plate Angle (Fig. 13f)
CORRECT 55° - The optimal angle can be
produced automatically if the correct diameter le is
used in the le holder.
HOOK - “Grabs” and dulls quickly. Increases
potential of KICKBACK. Results from using a le
with a diameter that is too small, or a le held too
low.
BACKWARD SLOPE - Needs too much feed
pressure, causes excessive wear to bar and chain.
Results from using a le with a diameter too large,
or a le held too high.
Depth-Gauge Clearance
a. The depth gauge should be maintained at a
clearance of 0.025 in. (0.6 mm), as shown in
Fig. 13g. Use a depth gauge tool (available
separately) to check the depth gauge
clearances.
b. Check the depth-gauge clearance every time
the chain is led. Use a flat le and a depth-
gauge jointer (both available separately) to
lower all gauges uniformly (Fig. 13h). Use a
0.025 in. (0.6 mm) depth-gauge jointer.
Depth-gauges must be adjusted with the flat le
in the same direction the adjoining cutter was led
with the round le. Use care not to contact the
cutter face with the flat le when adjusting depth
gauges.
13g
0.025" (0.6 mm)
Depth gauge clearance
55°
13f
CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT
Hook
Backward
Slope
Side plate angle
13h
Depth gauge jointer
Flat le