Selecting And Fitting The File - Stihl FG 3 Instruction Manual

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Center the file over the saw chain
N
using the adjusting screw (3)
Tighten the second clamping
N
support with the wing screw (4) so
that the saw chain can still be pulled
through with a screwdriver laid on it
perpendicularly
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Selecting and Fitting the File

Chain Pitch
3
The chain pitch (a) is marked on the
depth gauge end of each cutter.
Mark (a)
1/4 or 1
P, PM or 6
325 or 2
3/8 or 3
404 or 4
Selecting the file (special accessory)
Select the round file (special
N
accessory) that matches the chain
pitch.
Chain Pitch
inch
1/4
3/8 P
0.325
3/8
0.404
a
Chain Pitch
inch mm
1/4 6,35
3/8 P 9,32
0.325 8,25
3/8 9,32
0.404 10,26
Round file Ø
mm mm inch
6,35 4,0 5/32
9,32 4,0 5/32
8,25 4,8 3/16
9,32 5,2 13/64
10,26 5,5 7/32
Use only special saw chain sharpening
files. Other files have the wrong shape
and cut and are unsuitable for
sharpening saw chain.
Mounting the round file
1
2
Place the selected file (1) in the
N
filing frame.
Tighten down the screws (2)
N
moderately.
English
2
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