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Depth Gauge Setting
As explained in How the Chain Cuts on Page 19,
the depth gauge of the cutter link forces the cutter
to pivot forward and self-feed into the wood.
The depth gauge setting is the difference in height
between the top plate leading edge and the top
of the depth gauge. If this setting (see Figure 34)
is too high or too low, the cutter will not properly
pivot and self-feed into the wood.
Depth Gauge
Top Plate
Figure 34. Depth gauge setting.
Adjusting the depth gauge setting requires the
top of the depth gauge is made lower than the
top plate leading edge by a specific amount. This
amount changes as the top plate leading edge is
ground back with successive sharpenings.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to present
the many different methods of maintaining the
proper depth gauge setting. However, it is impor-
tant to state that properly maintaining this setting
is critical to the efficient operation of the chain
saw. No matter how well the chain is sharpened,
if the depth gauge setting is not properly main-
tained, the chain will not be able to efficiently cut
the wood.
We strongly recommend that you research the
many methods and tools for maintaining the prop-
er depth gauge setting for your chain, and choose
the best solution that works for you.
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Setting
Depth
Gauge
Clamp Plate
Adjustment
If necessary, the pressure of the chain holder
clamp plates can be adjusted to suit your needs.
To adjust the clamp plate pressure:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the two cap screws shown in
Figure 35. This will allow the inner clamp
plate to be adjusted in the next step.
Outside
Cap
Screws
Figure 35. Clamp plate components.
3.
Loosen the locking hex nut on the adjustment
bolt, then thread the bolt in to force the inner
clamp toward the outer clamp.
4.
Re-tighten the locking hex nut and the two
outside cap screws.
5.
Test the clamping pressure of the plates with
your chain, and if necessary, repeat this pro-
cedure until the clamping pressure is right for
your chain.
Model T23108 (Mfg. Since 7/10)
Adjustment Bolt
& Locking Hex Nut
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