Stihl 038 - Select sharpening tools to suit chain pitch; Use only special saw chain files; You must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutters

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Select sharpening tools to suit
chain pitch
You can use chains with the following
pitches (t) on your saw:
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@ t=39/" =9.32mm
Chain pitch must match chain sprocket
and drive link gauge must match guide
bar.
Check as follows: Chain pitch
t= distance from one rivet to
the next rivet but one, divided by two.
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Use only special saw chain files
Other files have the wrong shape and
cut.
Select file diameter according to chain
pitch.
Chain pitch
Inch (mm )
File-dia.
mm (Inch) Part No.
0.325 (8,25)
3/8 (9,32)
4,8 (3/16) 0811 412 8088
5,2 (13/64) 0814 243 3384
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You must observe certain angles
when resharpening the chain cutters
A= Filing angle
B = Side plate angle
C= Top plate cutting angle: