Makita XCU08 Instruction Manual page 19

— All cutter length must be equal. Different
cutter lengths prevent the saw chain from
running smoothly and may cause the saw
chain to break.
— Do not sharpen the chain when the cutter
length has reached 3 mm (1/8") or shorter.
The chain must be replaced with new one.
— The chip thickness is determined by the
distance between the depth gauge (round
nose) and the cutting edge.
— The best cutting results are obtained with
following distance between cutting edge
and depth gauge.
• Chain blade 90PX : 0.65 mm (0.025")
• Chain blade 91PX : 0.65 mm (0.025")
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— The sharpening angle of 30° must be
the same on all cutters. Different cutter
angles cause the chain to run roughly and
unevenly, accelerate wear, and lead to
chain breaks.
— Use a suitable round file so that the proper
sharpening angle is kept against the teeth.
• Chain blade 90PX : 55°
• Chain blade 91PX : 55°
File and file guiding
— Use a special round file (optional accessory)
for saw chains to sharpen the chain. Normal
round files are not suitable.
— Diameter of the round file for each saw
chain is as follows:
• Chain blade 90PX : 4.5 mm (3/16")
• Chain blade 91PX : 4.0 mm (5/32")
— The file should only engage the cutter on
the forward stroke. Lift the file off the cutter
on the return stroke.
— Sharpen the shortest cutter first. Then the
length of this shortest cutter becomes the
standard for all other cutters on the saw
chain.
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► 1. File 2. Saw chain
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► 1. File holder
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Guide the file as shown in the figure.
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The file can be guided more easily if a file
holder (optional accessory) is employed.
The file holder has markings for the correct
sharpening angle of 30° (align the markings
parallel to the saw chain) and limits the depth
of penetration (to 4/5 of the file diameter).
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After sharpening the chain, check the height
of the depth gauge using the chain gauge
tool (optional accessory).
Remove any projecting material, however small,
with a special flat file (optional accessory).
Round off the front of the depth gauge
again.
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