Oregon Chain Saw - Chain Troubleshooting

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Saw Chain
SAW CHAIN TROUBLESHOOTING
Most chain problems are caused by three things:
incorrect chain tension, incorrect filing, and lack of
lubrication.
Look closely at your chain’s cutters, and
compare them to the following illustrations. See the
following pages for “Remedies” to these problems.
햲햳햴
Light abrasive damage Severe abrasive Abrasive or impact
on side plates. damage on side plates. damage to the top
Remedy: See A. Remedy: See A. plate or working corner
corner. Remedy: See A.
햵햶햷
Too much top-plate Too little top-plate Too much top-plate-
filing angle. filing angle. cutting angle.
Remedy: See B. Remedy: See B. Remedy: See C.
햸햹햺
Too little top-plate- Too much hook Backslope on
cutting angle. in side plate. side plate.
Remedy: See D. Remedy: See C. Remedy: See D.
CONTINUED…
PROBLEM
Chain cuts slow, cuts rough, or won’t hold an edge
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