Setting The Saw Chain - Echo CS-3000 TYPE 1E Operator's Manual

Echo chain saw operator's manual

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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

For setting saw chains, round file (4 mmø: 5/32") and flat file are used.

• To keep correct position and correct angle, use the file holder (Sure Sharp).

- Round file (P-No. 897510-03930) and flat file (P-No. 897511-00230) are optional.

- Please inquire about the file holder, if desired.

• File cutters as below.

Keep this angle

PUSH FILE AS SHOWN

• Place the depth gauge tool firmly on guide bar so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with flat file

until flat with top o the gauge tool.

- Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge.

Sharpen bottom edge

• Properly filed cutters are shown below.

(Top plate angle)

30°

• When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in oil and wash away filings completely before using.

• When chain has been filed on the bar, supply sufficient oil to it, rotate the chain slowly to wash away the filings before

using again.

• If the chain saw is operated with filings clogged in the groove, the saw chain and the guide bar will be damaged

prematurely

• If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin, for instance, clean it with kerosene and soak it in oil.

CHAIN TYPE AND SPROCKET PITCH

Saw chain should be used with corresponding pitched

sprocket. To identify chain type and pitch of sprocket,

check as follows.

• Chain type number is stamped on drive link.

• Sprocket pitch is stamped on clutch drum.