Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual page 68

English
Chain pitch Depth gauge
Setting (a)
inch (mm) mm
1/4 P (6.35) 0.45
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.
Sharpening Tools (special accessories)
Chain pitch Round file ^
inch (mm) mm (inch)
1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8)
66
(inch)
(0.018)
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
diameter
Part No. Part No.
5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300
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
Sharpening set
Part No.
–
HTA 65, HTA 85