How To Sharpen The Cutters - Yardworks 054-5752-2 Instruction Manual

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HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS (SEE FIG. 24 – 27)
Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can
be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.
• Tighten the chain tension enough so that the chain does not wobble. do all of your filing at
the midpoint of the bar. Wear gloves for protection.
• Use a round file and holder.
• Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. do not let the file dip nor rock.
• Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth. lift the file away
from the steel on each return stroke.
• Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. file all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move
to the other side and file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Occasionally
remove filings from the file with a wire brush.
Parts of Cutter
Top Plate
Rivet Hole
Heel
!
WARNING: Dull or improperly sharpened chains can cause
excessive motor speed during cutting which may result in
severe motor damage.
WARNING: Improper chain sharpening increases the
!
potential of kickbacks. Failure to replace or repair
damaged chain can cause serious injuries.
Cutting Corner
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
Toe
Gullet
FIG. 24
Fig. 23
FIG. 26
Fig. 25
Left-Hand
Cutters
Right-Hand
Cutters
FIG. 25
Fig. 24
FIG. 27
Fig. 26