Maintaining The Saw Chain; Sharpening The Saw Chain - Champion 100647 Operator's Manual

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4. Re-install the clutch cover, loosely install two 13mm nuts and
turn (clockwise). Align brake onto clutch housing and two
studs making sure the studs align with mating holes on clutch
cover (Fig. 29).
5. Once the post on the clutch cover is properly aligned and
inserted in the mating guide bar hole, tighten two 13mm nuts
to hand tight.
6. While holding up the tip of the bar, tension saw chain by
turning the tension screw clockwise (Right) until the tie straps
just touch the bottom side of the bar rail (Fig. 31).
Figure 31
7. Once proper chain tension has been achieved, using a 13mm
wrench or socket, fully tighten two nuts.

Maintaining the Saw Chain

For safe, efficient operation, the saw chain must be maintained
properly.
The saw chain will wear with use, causing the chain to stretch.
This is normal. When it is no longer possible to obtain a correct
chain tension adjustment, the saw chain will need to be replaced.
Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain. Always keep
the saw chain sharp. During operation, look for the following
indicators of a dull saw chain:
– Wood chips are small and powdery.
– The saw chain must be forced through the wood.
– The saw chain cuts to one side. If any of these conditions
exist, sharpen or replace the saw chain. Refer to Sharpening
the Saw Chain or Replacing the Guide Bar and Saw Chain.
NOTiCE
Pay attention to the correct
direction of the saw chain.
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If you do not fully understand the sharpening procedure after
reading the instructions, have the saw chain sharpened by
Champion or other qualified service dealer or replace the saw
chain.

Sharpening the Saw Chain

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The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear heavy-duty
protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on
the saw chain.
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An improperly sharpened saw chain increases the chance of
kickback. Failure to replace or properly maintain the saw chain
can cause serious injury.
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A dull or improperly sharpened saw chain can cause excessive
engine speed during operation, which can result in severe
engine damage.
If the saw chain was damaged by contacting hard objects, such as
nails or stones, or was abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have
Champion or other qualified service dealer inspect for potential
damage and sharpen or replace the blade and/or bar if needed.
When sharpening the saw chain, file all cutters to the specified
angles and measurements. Other angles or measurements can
cause excessive wear to the guide bar and saw chain, cause the
chain to dull quickly and increase the chance of kickback. Fast
cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.
1. Tighten the chain tension so that the saw chain is taut and
does not wobble. Refer to Adjusting the Chain Tension.
1a. Always file the saw chain at the midpoint of the guide bar.
2. Use a round file to sharpen the top plate and side plate of
each cutter.
2a. Use a 5/32" (4.0 mm) diameter file.
2b. Keep the file level with the top plate of the cutter (Fig. 32).
Do not let the file dip or rock. Use light, but firm pressure.
2c. File toward the front corner of the cutter (Fig. 33). Lift the
file away from the cutter at the end of the forward stroke.
Only file on the forward stroke.
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