Stihl HT 56 C Instruction Manual page 38

English
Lowering depth gauges
The depth gauge setting is reduced
when the chain is sharpened.
Use a filing gauge to check the
N
setting every time you sharpen the
chain.
1
Place a filing gauge (1) that
N
matches the chain pitch on the
chain and press it against the cutter
– if the depth gauge projects from
the filing gauge, the depth gauge
has to be lowered.
Saw chains with humped drive link (2) –
upper part of humped drive link (2) (with
service mark) is lowered along with the
depth gauge.
Sharpening Tools (special accessories)
Chain pitch Round file ^
inch (mm) mm (inch)
1/4 P (6,35) 3,2 (1/8)
1/4 (6,35) 4,0 (5/32)
3/8 P (9,32) 4,0 (5/32)
0.325 (8,25) 4,8 (3/16)
3/8 (9,32) 5,2 (13/64)
1)
consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge
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WARNING
The other parts of the humped drive link
must not be filed since this may increase
the kickback tendency of the power tool.
2
File down the depth gauge until it is
N
level with the filing gauge.
File the top of the depth gauge
N
parallel to the stamped service
marking (see arrow) – but do not
lower the highest point of the depth
gauge in this process.
Round file File holder
Part No. Part No.
5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300
5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327
5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327
5605 772 4806 5605 750 4328
5605 772 5206 5605 750 4329
WARNING
The kickback tendency of the machine is
increased if the depth gauges are too
low.
Place the filing gauge on the chain –
N
the highest point of the depth gauge
must be level with the filing gauge.
After sharpening, clean the chain
N
thoroughly, remove filings or
grinding dust – lubricate the chain
thoroughly.
Before a long out-of-service period,
N
clean the chain and store it in a well-
oiled condition.
Filing gauge Flat file
Part No. Part No.
0000 893 4005 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1)
Sharpening kit
Part No.
5605 007 1000
5605 007 1027
5605 007 1027
5605 007 1028
5605 007 1029
HT 56 C