Saw Chain - Shindaiwa 357 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Saw Chain

CHN-09
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Your saw's performance on the job
depends greatly on the condition of its
saw chain.
How the saw chain works
As the chain is pulled through the
wood:
1. The depth gauge determines the
depth of cut for the cutter.
2. The cutter's leading edge enters
the wood, causing the entire cutter
to "rock back" and lift away from
the bar.
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3. 4.
3. The top plate peels the severed
wood chip away.
4. The chip is discharged out the rear
of the cutter.
IMPORTANT!
Most of the actual cutting is done by
the sides and corners of the individual
cutters.
Installing and Adjusting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain
PRESS
Pull back
DOWN
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1. Remove the clutch
cover nuts.
3. Remove the clutch
cover
IMPORTANT!
The chain brake must be completely
disengaged before removing or
installing the clutch cover!
1. Use the 13 mm socket wrench to
remove the clutch cover nuts. Turn
the nuts counter-clockwise to
remove.
2. Slide the rubber stopper downward
and unhook the support arm from
the brake lever (see illustration
below).
Stopper
a
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b
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2. Unhook the brake lever
support arm.
3. Disengage the clutch cover retain-
ing hook by pressing the cover as
shown, and then remove the clutch
cover.
4. Remove and discard the packing
spacer.
5. Place the guide bar over the guide
bar studs and chain tensioner pin. If
necessary, turn the chain tension
screw in or out until the loop slips
easily over the guide bar tip.
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