Replacing Saw Chain - Homelite UT13130 Owner's Manual

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Filing Cutter Depth Gauges
The cutter depth gauge clearance is reduced
as cutters are sharpened. A fter every second or
third sharpening, reset cutter depth gauges.
1. Place depth gauge tool (.025") firmly
across top of two cutters. Make sure
depth gauge enters slot in depth gauge
tool (see Figure 21).
2. Use medium flat file. File depth gauge
level with depth gauge tool.
3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file,
round off front corner of cutter depth
gauge (see Figure 22).
After several hand filings, have authorized
service center or sharpening service machine
sharpen chain. This will insure even filing.
Flat File
Depth Gauge
Depth
Gauge
Tool
Figure 21 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain
Front Corner
Figure 22 - Round Off Front Corner Of
Depth Gauge
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REPlACING SAW ChAIN

Replace chain when cutters are too worn
to sharpen or when chain breaks. Only use
replacement chain noted in this manual.
Always include new drive sprocket when
replacing chain. This will maintain proper
driving of chain. Note: For proper chain and
drive sprocket, see Replacement Parts and
Accessories, page 19.
Depth
Gauge
Slot
.0"
SToRAGe
If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow
steps below.
1. Drain oil tank.
2. Remove and clean guide bar and chain.
3. Dry guide bar and chain.
4. Place chain in container filled with oil.
5. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface
6. Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this
7. Store chain saw
1
Clean guide bar and chain by soaking
in petroleum based solvent or mild soap
and water mixture.
This will prevent rust.
of guide bar.
with soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture.
• in a high or locked place, out of
children's reach
• in a dry place
• in a carrying case or with scabbard
over guide bar
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