Stihl 038 - Page 50

All cutters must be the same length
If the cutters are not the same length,
they will have different heights. This
makes the chain run roughly and can
cause it to break.
Find the shortest cutter and then file all
other cutters back to the same length.
This can be very time consuming - it is
best to have it done in the workshop on
an electric grinder.
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Depth gauge setting
The depth gauge determines the height
at which the cutter enters the wood and
thus the thickness of the chip removed.
Distance between depth gauge and cut-
ting edge = a:
a= 0.65 mm (0.025") on 0.325" and 3/8"
This setting may be increased by 0.2 mm
(0.008") for cutting softwood in mild wea-
ther season - no frost.
689BA014 KN
Lowering depth gauges
The depth gauge setting is reduced
when the chain is sharpened. Use filing
gauge to check the setting every time
you sharpen the chain and, if necessary,
lower the depth gauge with a flat or trian-
gular file so that it is level with the filing
gauge.
Filing gauge for depth gauge setting of
0.65 mm:
Part No. 1110 893 4000
Round off depth gauges parallel to the
stamped marking.