English
If the cutters are not the same length,
they will have different heights. This
makes the chain run roughly and can
cause it to break.
Lowering depth gauges
The depth gauge setting is reduced
when the chain is sharpened.
N
Find the shortest cutter and then file
all other cutters back to the same
length. It is best to have this work
done in the workshop on an electric
grinder.
N
Use a filing gauge to check the
setting every time you sharpen the
chain.
90°
Depth gauge setting
1
a
N
Place a filing gauge (1) that
matches the chain pitch on the
chain and press it against the cutter
– if the depth gauge projects from
the filing gauge, the depth gauge
has to be lowered.
N
Hold the file horizontally (at a right
angle to the side of the guide bar)
and file according to the angles
marked on the file holder. Rest the
file holder on the top plate and depth
gauge.
The depth gauge determines the height
at which the cutter enters the wood and
thus the thickness of the chip removed.
N
N
Always file from the inside to the
outside of the cutter.
a
Specified distance or setting
between depth gauge and cutting
edge.
The file only sharpens on the
forward stroke – lift the file off the
cutter on the backstroke.
This setting may be increased by
mm (0.008") for cutting softwood in
the mild weather season – no frost.
0.2
N
N
N
N
Avoid touching the tie straps and
drive links with the file.
Chain pitch
Depth gauge
setting (a)
Rotate the file at regular intervals
while filing to avoid one-sided wear.
N
File down the depth gauge until it is
level with the filing gauge.
inch
1/4
(mm)
mm
(inch)
Use a piece of hardwood to remove
burrs from the cutting edge.
(6,35)
(9,32)
(8,25)
(9,32)
(10,26)
0,65
0,65
0,65
0,65
0,80
(0.026)
(0.026)
(0.026)
(0.026)
(0.031)
3/8
P
Check angles with the filing gauge.
0.325
3/8
All cutters must be the same length.
0.404
5
0
MS 261, MS 261 C
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