Place the file on the cutter and push straight forward.
Keep the file position as illustrated.
11. MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
After each cutter has been filed, check the depth gauge
and file it to the proper level as illustrated.
Appropriate
gauge checker
Make the shoulder
round
Depth gauge standard
11. MAINTENANCE OF SAW CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce the
chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.
Make sure every cutter has the same length and edge
angles as illustrated.
Cutter length
Filing angle
Side plate angle
Top plate angle
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