Craftsman 358.351810 - Manual (Page 18)

3. Sharpen cutters.
• To sharpen the cutters, position
the file holder level (90°) so that it
rests on the top edges of the cut­
ter and depth gauge.
NOTE:
The chain has both left
and right hand cutters.
File Holder
i , File
Too Much Hook Angle
\
Squared Ofl
Corner
Depth Gauge*
Align the 30° file holder marks par­
allel with the bar and to the center of
the chain.
^WARNING: Maintain the proper
book angle according to the manufac­
turer’s specifications for the chain you
are using. Improper hook angle will
increase the chance of kickback which
can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool JaiSsfC
30°
File Holder Line
• Sharpen cutters on one side of the
chain first File from the inside of
each cutter to the outside. Then,
turn the chain saw around and re­
peat the process for the other side
of the chain.
• File on the forward stroke only,
use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting
edge.
• Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
• File enough to remove any dam­
age to cutting edges (side plate
and top plate of cutter).
All Cutters Remove Damage
Same Length /
Side Plate
T
Top Piate
File chain to meet the specifica­
tions as shown.
• Place gauge tool on cutter.
• If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool.
• Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a fiat file.
If you require lirther assistance or are
unsure about performing this procedure,
contact your Sears Service Center or
cal) our customer assistance help line at
1-800-235-5878.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
^WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The
chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch
during the first 15 minutes of operation.
You should recheck your chain tension
each time before you start the chain saw
and adjust the chain tension as required.
See CHAIN TENSION section. Replace
the old chain when it becomes worn or
damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback
replacement chain specified in the repair
parts list. The correct replacement bar
and chain is also specified on a decal
located on the chain saw.
See your Sears Service Center to
replace and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN;
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
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