Stihl MS 460 Instruction Manual page 48

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Chain pitch
The chain pitch (a) is marked on the
depth gauge end of each cutter.
Mark (a) Chain pitch
inch
7 1/4 P
1 or 1/4 1/4
6, P or PM 3/8 P
2 or 325 0.325
3 or 3/8 3/8
4 or 404 0.404
Select file diameter according to chain
pitch – see table "Sharpening Tools".
You must observe certain angles when
resharpening the chain cutter.
Filing and side plate angles
A
B
A Filing angle
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STIHL saw chains are sharpened to a
filing angle of 30°. Exceptions are
ripping chains with a filing angle of 10°.
Ripping chains have an X in their
designations.
B Side plate angle
a
The correct side plate angle is obtained
automatically if you use the prescribed
file holder and file diameter.
Cutter shapes
Micro = semi chisel cutter,
e.g. 63 PM3, 26 RM3,
36 RM
mm
Super = chisel cutter, e.g.
6,35
63 PS3, 26 RS, 36 RS3
6,35 Ripping chain, e.g.
63 PMX, 36 RMX
9,32
8,25 The angles must be the same on all
cutters. If the angles are uneven: Chain
9,32
will run roughly, not in a straight line,
10,26
wear quickly and finally break.
File holder
Use a file holder
N
A file holder must be used for manual
resharpening (see table "Sharpening
Tools"). The correct filing angles are
marked on the file holder.
Use only special saw chain sharpening
files. Other files have the wrong shape
and cut.
For checking angles
Angle (°)
A B
30 75
Use a STlHL filing gauge (special
accessory, see table "Sharpening
30 60
Tools"). This is a universal tool for
checking the filing and side plate angles,
10 75
depth gauge setting, cutter length and
groove depth. It also cleans the guide
bar groove and oil inlet holes.
File correctly
Select sharpening tools according
N
to chain pitch.
Clamp the bar in a vise if necessary.
N
Lock the chain – push hand guard
N
forward.
To rotate the chain – pull hand
N
guard against handle to disengage
the chain brake On models with
Quickstop Plus, also press down
the throttle trigger lockout lever.
Sharpen the chain frequently, take
N
away as little metal as possible –
two or three strokes of the file are
usually enough.
MS 460