Skil PR0601B-00 Owner's Manual page 28

NOTICE
New chains tend to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as
required.
A chain tensioned while it is warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the cold
NOTICE
tension before next use.
Chain Maintenance
WARNING
WARNING
Use only low-kickback chains on this saw. This fast-cutting chain will provide kickback
reduction when properly maintained.
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts through wood effortlessly, even with very little pressure.
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain. A dull saw chain cutter leads to increased physical
strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear.
For smooth and fast cutting, the saw chain needs to be maintained properly. When the wood
chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting,
or the chain cuts to one side are the indicators that the chain requires sharpening. During
maintenance of your saw chain, consider the following:
Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback.
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Raker (depth gauge) clearance. Too low increases the potential for kickback. Not low enough
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decreases cutting ability.
If cutter teeth have hit hard objects, such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud
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or sand on the wood, have the chain sharpened by a qualified service technician.
Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs
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of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket
replaced by qualified service technician.
Sharpen the Cutters
Be sure to file all cutters (Fig. 20a) to the
specified angles and to the same length, as fast
cutting can be obtained only when all cutters
are uniform.
a. Remove the battery pack. Wear gloves for
protection.
b. Properly tension the chain prior to
sharpening. Refer to the section: "Adjusting
the Chain Tension" earlier in this manual.
c. Use a 1/8ʺ (3.2 mm) diameter round file and
holder (available separately). Do all of your
filing at the middle position of the guide bar.
d. Keep the file level with the top plate of the
tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.
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Remove the battery pack before performing any maintenance. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Always wear gloves when handling the saw chain. The chain is sharp and
may contain burrs.
Fig . 20a
Top plate
Side plate
Depth
gauge