Husqvarna MARK III 540XP Operator's Manual page 232

5. Turn the product around and remove material on the
other side.
6. Make sure that all cutting teeth are the same length.
General information about how to adjust the
depth gauge setting
The depth gauge setting (C) decreases when you
sharpen the cutting tooth (A). To keep maximum cutting
performance you must remove filing material from the
depth gauge (B) to receive the recommended depth
Filing equipment and filing angles
gauge setting. See
on page 239 for instructions about how to receive the
correct depth gauge setting for your saw chain.
WARNING:
increases if the depth gauge setting is too
large!
To adjust the depth gauge setting
Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen
To sharpen the cutters on page
the cutters, refer to
231 , for instructions. We recommend you to adjust the
depth gauge setting after each third operation that you
sharpen the cutting teeth.
We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to
receive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the
depth gauge.
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust
the depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth
gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and
bevel for the depth gauge.
2. Put the depth gauge tool on the saw chain.
Note:
See the package of the depth gauge tool for
more information about how to use the tool.
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A
C
B
The risk of kickback
3. Use the flat file to remove the part of the depth
gauge that extends through the depth gauge tool.
To adjust the tension of the saw chain
WARNING:
incorrect tension can come loose from the
guide bar and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the
saw chain regularly.
1. Loosen the bar nuts that hold the clutch cover/chain
brake. Use a wrench.
Note:
Some models have only one bar nut.
2. Tighten the bar nuts by hand as tightly as you can.
3. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain
tensioning screw. Use a wrench.
4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the
guide bar but still can move easily.
5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the
front of the guide bar at the same time.
6. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely
by hand and that it does not hang from the guide
bar.
A saw chain with an
1679 - 006 -