Maintenance Of Saw Chain And Guide Bar - Zenoah G3200 Owner's/Operator's Manual

10. Maintenance of Saw Chain and Guide Bar

F10-1
F10-2
■ SAW CHAIN
WARNING
It is very important for smooth and safe
operation to keep the cutters always sharp.
Your cutters need to be sharpened when:
• Sawdust becomes powder-like.
• You need extra force to saw in.
• The cut way does not go straight.
• Vibration increases.
• Fuel consumption increases.
Cutter setting standards:
WARNING
Be sure to wear safety gloves.
Before filing:
• Make sure the saw chain is held securely.
• Make sure the engine is stopped.
• Use a round file of proper size for your chain.
Chain type:
File size:
Place your file on the cutter and push straight
forward. Keep the file position as illustrated.
(F10-1)
After every cutter has been set, check the depth
gauge and file it to the proper level as illustrated.
(F10-2)
WARNING
Be sure to round off the front edge to reduce
the chance of kickback or tie-strap breakage.
(1) Appropriate gauge checker
(2) Make the shoulder round
(3) Depth gauge standard
25AP, 91VG
5/32 in (4.0mm)
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