Saw Chain Sharpening
It is very important for smooth and safe operation to always keep
the chain sharp.
The chain needs to be sharpened when:
• Sawdust becomes powder-like.
• You need extra force to saw.
• The cut does not go straight.
Be sure to wear safety gloves.
• Remove pruner attachment from the power unit.
• Clamp the guide bar in a vice to secure.
• Sharpen chain with a 5/32 le and holder
(Oregon part number 16265)
• Place your le on the cutter and push straight forward.
Keep the le position as illustrated (a).
• After every cutter has been set, check the depth
gauge and le it to the proper level as illustrated (b).
• Make sure every cutter has the same length
and edge angles as illustrated (c).
(1) Depth gauge set tool (Oregon part no 27530)
(2) File shoulder round
(3) Depth gauge standard
(4) Cutter length
(5) Filing angle
(6) Side plate angle
(7) Top plate cutting angle
(a)
(b)
(c)