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1. are The tail of the bar is defined by the position of the slot 1 for the mounting studs the position of the oil inlet holes 3 and the fixing holes 2 for the chain tensioner Characteristics of chain sprocket The chain sprocket is defined by the number of teeth and the chain pitch Both numbers are stamped on the chain sprocket It is again important to ensure that the saw chain guide bar and chain sprocket have the same pitch Characteristics of guide bar The four following characteristics define a guide bar Groove width A continuous groove is machined in the periphery of the bar The tangs of the drive links extend into the groove to keep the chain running in a straight line The bar groove also serves as a Supply channel for chain and bar lubricant The chain rides on the rails on either side of the groove The groove width must match the drive link gauge of the chain being used Cutting length The length of the bar a determines the area of application e g log diameter Determining the Correct Cutting Attachment Service data Determining data STIHL offers a reference gauge for simply determining all 5 the data of the guide bar chain sprocket and saw chain 1 EVIE 5 9 003 000 9421 3 8 ML 506 20 1 6mm 0 063 37 72 4 2 5 G mA 00 1 Ti El 20 5060 8 SO RE 063 Ng 3 Top Previous s
2. Error Depth gauge setting not checked after Error File not held properly 66 Effects 6 Effects 2 although 8 7 Remedy Remedy E Lower depth gauges using filing E Pay attention to correct sharpening gauge that matches chain pitch angle on all cutters 21 Sharpening Errors and Damage Depth gauge setting too wide Different depth gauge settings Error Depth gauge setting too wide Error Different amounts of material removed during filing Effects Chain snatches in cut increased risk of kickback and chain breakage Effects Chain snatches in cut chain wanders Remedy E If possible file back cutters the saw Remedy E Find shortest depth gauge 0 E File back all cutters until they suit the shortest depth gauge setting Correct all depth gauges Machine sharpening If the angles differ greatly from the specifications and are very difficult or impossible to correct with a file STIHL recommends you have your chain sharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer He has the necessary knowledge and sharpening equipment to restore the saw chain to its original condition and full sharpness After this general overhaul you will be able to resharpen the chain relatively easily with a file 22 Guide Bar Maintenance Checking groove depth Rollomatic guide bars with sprocket nose m Use the scale groove cleaner on a filing gauge to check the groove depth on the
3. Sharpening STIHL Saw Chains 2012 10 gt es 1 7 o gt mi 8 3 Contents STIHL Advanced Technology a 1 Construction of a Saw Chain 3 Preparing the Saw Chain 6 Principles Sharpening Saw Chain as 8 Filing Aids ees 1 1 1 1 1 121212121212121 2 racers 12 Tensioning the Saw Chain 17 Sharpening Errors and Damage 2 0 18 Guide Bar Maintenance cccsssssssesssssssssssteseeeeeeee 23 Checking the Chain Sprocket sss 27 Determining the Correct Cutting Attachment 28 Introduction STIHL offers every user from occasional to professional the right tools for maintaining the cutting attachment The cutting attachment consists of the saw chain guide bar and chain sprocket This handbook is intended as a guide to selecting and learning how to use the right tools for servicing your cutting attachment With a little practice you will be able to sharpen your saw chains like a professional Reading and observing the instructions in your chainsaw manual and those for the use of the servicing tools is a precondition for the operations described in this handbook Please contact your STIHL dealer if you have an
4. diameter file Lower depth gauges using filing gauge that matches chain pitch E Use filing aid pay attention to uniform pressure E Use filing aid pay attention to correct sharpening angle on all cutters E Find master cutter and file back all cutters to same length E Find shortest depth gauge file back all cutters to suit shortest depth gauge setting correct all other depth gauges E Use filing aid hold file higher use right larger diameter file E f possible file back cutters the saw chain must otherwise be replaced E Use filing aid to maintain sharpening angle E Use filing aid hold file lower use right smaller diameter file E Use filing aid hold file higher use right larger diameter file Sharpening angle too acute narrow Hooked side plate angle Different side plate angles Different cutter lengths Depth gauge setting too wide Different depth gauge settings Sharpening angle too obtuse wide Backsloping side plate angle Depth gauge setting insufficient Different side plate angles Different filing angles Different cutter lengths Different depth gauge settings Hooked side plate angle Depth gauge setting too wide Sharpening angle too acute narrow Backsloping side plate angle Hooked side plate angle Chain snatches in cut Poor cutting performance Cut wanders Increased risk of kickback Short edge life The following pages show some common errors
5. their effects and remedies Sharpening Errors and Damage Sharpening angle too acute narrow Hooked side plate angle Error Wrong sharpening angle Error File not held properly wrong file Oe diameter Effects Cutters bite too deeply into wood snag and stick reduced life high load on Effects Chain snatches in cut short life saw chain increased risk of kickback Remedy E Use filing aid to maintain sharpening Remedy E Use filing aid angle m Hold file higher E Use right larger diameter file Backsloping side plate angle Sharpening angle too obtuse wide 20 Error File not held properly wrong file Error Wrong sharpening angle diameter Effects Poor cutting performance high feed Effects Poor cutting performance high feed effort required pressure required greater physical effort and wear rate Remedy E Use filing aid to maintain sharpening angle Remedy E Use filing aid Hold file lower E Use right smaller diameter file 20 Sharpening Errors and Damage Different side plate angles Different cutter lengths Error File not held properly uneven Error Different amounts of material removed pressures during filing Effects Cut wanders chain snatches Effects Cut wanders chain snatches in cut in cut poor cutting performance Remedy E Use filing aid Remedy E Find master cutter and file back all m Pay attention to uniform feed 0 pressure Depth gauge setting insufficient Different filing angles
6. 404 7 mm Checking nose sprocket of Rollomatic guide bar Here must be a clearance a between the chain and bar nose If there is no clearance i e chain locates against the bar nose it indicates that the nose sprocket teeth are worn or the nose sprocket bearing is damaged Your STIHL servicing dealer will assess whether a repair is worthwhile carry it out if required or replace the guide bar Several typical pictures of wear and damage are shown below together with their effects and remedies Guide Bar Maintenance 49 This burr can be removed with a flat file or the STIHL guide bar dressing tool If the left and right bar rails have been worn unevenly due to an incorrectly sharpened chain they can be leveled with the STIHL guide bar dressing tool providing the difference is not too great It is important that the required minimum groove depth is maintained after the rails have been leveled If the guide bar has more serious damage contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance He will assess whether a repair is worthwhile carry it out if required or replace the guide bar Wear on guide bar A saw chain that has been too loosely tensioned over a prolonged period has particularly negative effects on the condition of the guide bar If these effects are identified in good time measures can be taken to counteract the high rate of wear For this reason the guide bar should be checked at regular intervals
7. Cutters with carbide tipping The Duro chain combines exceptional service life convenience and good cutting performance It is not affected by dirty wood or brief contact with the ground Remains sharp up to four times longer than a standard semi chisel chain Carbide tipped chains cannot be sharpened manually They must be resharpened by the STIHL dealer with a specially shaped diamond grinding wheel Length The length of the chain is expressed as the number of drive links Cutter shape The cutter profile is viewed from behind the cutter looking along the bar in the direction of the bar nose Basic types Conventional chipper tooth chains with a standard height cutter are referred to as Oilomatic Rapid Chipper tooth chains with a low profile cutter are called Oilomatic Picco The basic types are subdivided into the following versions Micro semi chisel chain Straight sided cutter Robust universal chain that combines high cutting capacity convenience long edge life and simple maintenance Meets the demands of users in agriculture and construction industry but also suitable for occasional users Easy to maintain and resharpen 30 31 Determining the Correct Cutting Attachment Nose sprocket The pitch of the nose sprocket assigns Rollomatic guide bars to certain saw chain and chain sprocket pitches The pitch of all three components must be the same Bar tail ET 3003 0 0 s
8. for signs of abnormal wear 24 Guide Bar Maintenance Worn guide bar rails Battered guide bar rails p STRU ge 5 77 H L ROLLOMATIC E Left Bar rails battered at top in entry area and at bottom behind Evenly worn bar rails minimum depth has been reached nose underside of bar rippled normal wear replace the whole cutting attachment oe Error Chain tensioned too loosely for Right extended period Unevenly worn bar rails 0 Effects Chain runs roughly Using a guide bar Error Unevenly worn bar rails due to in this state will cause it and the chain incorrectly sharpened chain to wear very quickly Effects Chain tips to one side and does not cut Remedy Level the bar rails straight If damage is too advanced install a new Remedy Level the bar rails and sharpen the cutting attachment chain sprocket guide chain properly bar chain If only one of these parts is replaced it will be quickly worn again by If minimum groove depth cannot be the other defective parts maintained replace the cutting attachment 25 Guide Bar Maintenance Pinched or splayed guide bar rails Guide bar rails chipped i r I Error Force has been used e g guide bar Error Burr on guide bar not removed soon pinched in cut enough Effects Chain wobbles or is jammed Effects Chain runs roughly and wears rapidly Remedy Your STIHL servicing dealer will Remedy E Lev
9. manual lists the cutting attachments that are suitable for your specific STIHL saw model The following parameters are used to determine the existing saw chain guide or chain sprocket Characteristics of saw chain Picco Rapid Picco ozo g 1 2 3 4 5 6 54 55 56 57 58 59 28 29 Determining the Correct Cutting Attachment 1 1 1 mm 3 1 3 mm 5 1 5 mm 6 1 6 mm The pitch is determined by measuring the distance a from the center of one rivet to the center of the next but one and dividing the measurement by two The result is the pitch in inches or millimeters e g 3 8 9 32 mm It is necessary to measure across three rivets because the rivet center distances may be different on drive links and cutters or tie straps Drive link gauge The drive link gauge is the measurement which allocates the saw chain to particular guide bars groove width It must match the groove width of the guide bar so that the chain fits the bar exactly The drive link gauge is quoted in millimeters The last digit arrow of this measurement is stamped on every drive link Determining the Correct Cutting Attachment Super full chisel chain Razor edged square shaped cutters Combines excellent cutting capacity and convenience Meets highest performance requirements of professional users in logging Resharpening requires more experience Duro carbide tipped chain
10. Saw Chain Master cutter in right hand row wm Clamp the guide bar with the bar nose facing to the left Master cutter in left hand row Clamp the guide bar with the bar nose facing to the right wm Pull the master cutter into the filing position and the lock the chain in position with the chain brake Disengage the chain brake to pull the saw chain along the bar and engage the brake again before filing the next cutters The chain must be tensioned tighter than normal for resharpening This prevents the cutters tipping and makes it easier for you to maintain the correct angles After resharpening restore chain tension to normal Find the shortest cutter Mark it as the master cutter All other cutters in the chain have to be matched to the same length Sharpen the master cutter first and then file all other cutters back to the same length Clamp the guide bar in a vise to suit the position of the master cutter Principles Sharpening Saw Chain Selecting the file Holding the file Select the diameter of the round file to suit the chain pitch wm Hold the file handle firmly with one hand and guide the file with the other hand across the cutter on the Check the code digit for the chain pitch on the forward stroke outboard side of the depth gauge wm Start with the master cutter and position the file so that Refer to the table below to obtain the chain p
11. The lubricant injected into the bearing in the production process is sufficient to last its entire service life Construction of a Saw Chain STIHL saw chains are three link chains and always They differ in the shape of the cutters and the dimensions assembled in the same basic pattern of the individual links Saw chains consist of the drive links 1 the tie straps 2 A STIHL saw chain can be repaired by your STIHL the left hand cutters 3 and right hand cutters 4 servicing dealer by replacing individual links Low kickback saw chains have a humped drive link 5 and are identified by the digit 3 in their designation e g 36 RS3 Construction of a Saw Chain Cutters 2 The cutter consists of the basic tooth body 1 the depth gauge 5 and top plate 2 with side plate cutting edge 4 and top plate cutting edge 3 Side and top plate cutting edges are at a given angle in relation to one another this is critical for optimum cutting performance The angle is obtained automatically if the exact sharpening angles are observed Method of operation The cutters work on the chipper tooth principle They remove chips from the wood In this process the top plate cutting edge lifts the chip off the bottom of the cut while the side plate cutting edge separates the chip from the wall of the cut The depth gauge setting determines the height at which the cutter enters the wood and thus the thickness of the chip rem
12. angle of 30 aid for file alignment to the guide bar Filing Aids The illustration shows section through the 2 in 1 file holder The cutter is sharpened with the round file 1 and the depth gauge lowered to the right setting with the flat file 2 in a single operation Both files are optimally positioned by resting the guide rails 3 on the top plates FG 4 The FG 4 roller filing guide is an excellent aid for manual filing E Select roller filing guide and round file that suit the chain pitch m The roller filing guide is placed directly over the chain on the guide bar and assists you in positioning the file in all directions m Place the round file in the roller filing guide E The alignment of the file is ideal when it glides smoothly and without snagging over the two lower rollers at the correct filing angle E All you have to do is to slide the file holder through the file holder guide at a right angle to the guide bar Once you have sharpened all the cutters check the depth gauge setting and correct it if necessary 2 in 1 file holder STIHL recommends the 2 in 1 file holder if you want to sharpen the cutters and lower the depth gauges ina single operation Like the standard file holder the 2 in 1 file holder keeps the file at the correct height in the cutter The arrangement of the handles and markings offers you a very good optical guide to maintaining the 30 filing angl
13. ar retension the chain You will find detailed instructions on how to tension the saw chain in every STIHL chainsaw manual The correct chain tension has a decisive influence on the service life of the cutting attachment It must therefore be checked at regular intervals It is normal for new chains to stretch even though this is reduced by pre stretching at the factory Check and adjust chain tension frequently A properly tensioned chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar and with the chain brake disengaged it must still be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand 0 0 lt N S an lL 0 0 G 02 Sharpening Errors and Damage If a saw chain does not perform satisfactorily after sharpening chatters bounces or wanders in the cut it should be checked for possible sharpening errors E Use filing aid to maintain sharpening angle E Use filing aid hold file higher use right larger diameter file E Use filing aid pay attention to uniform pressure E Find master cutter and file back all cutters to same length E If possible file back cutters the saw chain must otherwise be replaced E Find shortest depth gauge file back all cutters to suit shortest depth gauge setting correct all other depth gauges E Use filing aid to maintain sharpening angle Use filing aid hold file lower use right smaller
14. cial production machinery custom designed and built by STIHL Smooth rivet holes A special punching process gives STIHL rivet holes a smooth mirror like finish This enhances chain flexibility and increases the chain s service life E Pre stretching Every length of STIHL chain is subjected to a constant tensile load at the end of the production process Oilomatic System of Lubrication This system ensures less friction and wear and thus extends the useful life of the cutting attachment Oil flows up through fine oil channels in the drive links to the chain joints and the running faces of the chain links In addition chain oil collects in a number of dimples on both sides of the drive links This ensures an unbroken film of lubricant between the drive links and the bar rails STIHL recommends the exclusive use of STIHL chain oils to guarantee the best possible lubrication STIHL Advanced Technology Guide Bars STIHL guide bars are optimized in terms of their durability strength and weight Complete symmetry As they are completely symmetrical STIHL guide bars can be turned over This ensures even wear on both sides Induction hardened bar rails Induction hardening makes the bar rails more resilient and wear resistant The guide bar has a much longer life Nose sprocket with encapsulated roller bearing The standard encapsulated bearing prevents the ingress of dirt and is maintenance free
15. e Filing tools Manual filing tools are suitable for precision sharpening of saw chains They ensure accurate positioning of the file and thus restore dull saw chains to full sharpness The stop for positioning the cutter to be sharpened simplifies maintenance of identical cutter lengths FG 2 The FG 2 is mounted to a bench The saw chain has to be removed from the guide bar for sharpening FG 1 FG 3 FG 1 and FG 3 are attached to the guide bar They otherwise operate in the same way as the FG 2 Filing 5 The FG 4 also has a small fold out filing plate for checking and lowering the depth gauges STIHL Pro Tip The filing plate checks two different depth gauge settings one for hardwood and one for softwood This filing plate is specially hardened so that can be left it position while the depth gauge is filed down The orientation of the filing plate makes it easier to maintain the depth gauge setting and eliminates the need to subsequently file the depth gauge at a sloping angle Tensioning the Saw Chain Chain tension should be reduced slightly when Carving guide bars are used In such cases half the drive links should be visible on the underside of the bar This has to do with the very narrow bar nose radius and the very high loads that occur there if chain tension is too high The following applies for all other guide bars if the saw chain sags on the underside of the guide b
16. e bar for cracks and other damage o 0 O Check bar rails and deburr if necessary O Check nose sprocket rotates freely and check clearance between chain and bar nose as described O Turn guide bar over every time chain is sharpened and changed D O Check depth of wear marks check gauge special accessory replace chain 6 sprocket if wear marks are deeper than 0 5 mm D S C O
17. egular intervals quickly restores full sharpness E Count the number of file strokes and use the same number on each cutter to obtain cutters of identical length E f you find that the cutters in one row are shorter than those in the other row you have used more pressure while filing the row concerned Correct the length of the cutters by performing one or two strokes of the file on the longer cutters Principles Sharpening Saw Chain On saw chains with humped drive links the hump is lowered along with the depth gauge File the top of the depth gauge parallel to the service mark but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in this process Take care not to touch the freshly sharpened cutter with the flat file The kickback tendency of the chainsaw is increased if the depth gauges are too low E Simply place the filing gauge on the saw chain If the depth gauge is higher than the filing gauge if must be lowered STIHL Pro Tip The filing gauge is not made of file hard material and is therefore only suitable as a measuring tool Remove the filing gauge from the chain before filing the depth gauge E File down the depth gauge until it is level with the filing gauge STIHL Pro Tip E Count the number of file strokes you need to lower the first depth gauge E File down all others with the same number of strokes All depth gauge settings should then be the same Ca
18. el bar rails if minimum bar groove assess whether the guide bar can be depth can be maintained repaired or has to be replaced If bar wear is too advanced have rails leveled by STIHL servicing dealer Replace the guide bar if necessary Always remove burrs in good time STIHL recommends you contact your STIHL servicing dealer if one of the conditions described occurs in more serious form and cannot be rectified easily He will assess whether a repair is worthwhile carry it out if required or replace the cutting attachment 26 Sprocket wear is accelerated by running a too loosely tensioned chain Therefore correct chain tension should be checked regularly STIHL Pro Tip Experience has shown that it is best to use four saw chains with two chain sprockets and one guide bar in rotation 4 2 1 principle STIHL Pro Tip Since a worn component of the cutting attachment causes increased wear on the other components it is advisable to use two chains in rotation with one sprocket The two chains generally wear at the same rate along with the chain sprocket and both components chains and sprocket can then be replaced at the same time 27 Checking the Chain Sprocket The chain sprocket is also subject to normal wear A seriously worn chain sprocket also causes the chain and the guide bar to wear at an increased rate For this reason the chain sprocket should also be checked at regular intervals Checking sproc
19. ervice data block Bottom New service data block All the afore mentioned characteristics except the cutter profile and number of chain sprocket teeth can be taken from the service data block on the tail of every STIHL guide bar They are etched by laser in the following order 1 Part number 2 Cutting length 3 Groove width drive link gauge 4 Number of drive links 5 Chain pitch Rollomatic bars only 32 33 Check List Taking Care of Cutting Attachment for Machine O Clean saw chain and inspect for damage a O Find and mark master cutter D O Tension saw chain slightly tighter O Select and use filing aid and file diameter that match chain pitch o O Pay attention to same cutter length count number of file strokes as O Rotate the file a little at regular intervals while filing to avoid one sided wear 0 Cc 5 O Check depth gauge setting and lower if necessary use filing gauge that matches gt chain pitch 5 O Remove and clean saw chain after sharpening remove filings O Lubricate chain thoroughly 0 Carry out maintenance work on guide bar O Mount guide bar and saw chain fo O Tension the saw chain 8 O Check chain lubrication O Clean oil inlet hole use filing gauge O Clean bar groove use filing gauge fp O Measure groove depth with scale on filing gauge ky O Observe minimum groove depth for chain pitch 00 2 O Examine guid
20. itch you can apply pressure and file from the inside to the Each chain pitch is assigned to a specific round file outside of the cutter diameter Use only special saw chain sharpening files Your STIHL servicing dealer has a wide selection of high quality files 1 1 4 1 4 4 0 mm 2 325 3925 4 8 mm m Always hold the file at a right angle 90 to the guide a aa bar 3 3 8 3 8 5 2mm e 2 29 4 2 2224 m The file only sharpens on the forward stroke lift the A 404 404 55mm file off the cutter on the backstroke 6 P PM 3 8 Picco 4 0mm 2 Rotate the file a little at regular intervals while filing to avoid one sided wear 7 1 4 Picco 3 2mm Principles Sharpening Saw Chain STIHL Pro Tip Before you start sharpening mark one cutter with a felt tip pen After two or three strokes of the file check how much material has been removed hy STIHL saw chains are generally filed to an angle of 30 parallel to the service mark for the filing angle 1 4 OEE TETIL LLL LEE Danaa If the surface looks uniform your filing action is correct 0803030 Mi gt 7 Hold the file so that one quarter of its diameter projects above the top plate r STAL Pro Tip If there are still patches of color in places check that Providing you observed these rules you will achieve you are using the right file and make sure you are not pe
21. ket wear The chain sprocket must be replaced if the depth of the wear marks reaches about 0 5 mm i e the wear limit This is best checked with the STIHL reference gauge Spur sprocket Rim sprocket Hold the reference gauge on the chain sprocket The sprocket must be replaced if the wear marks are the same depth a 0 5mm or deeper than the gauge lugs Determining the Correct Cutting Attachment The following characteristics define a saw chain 1 Chain pitch assigns the saw chain to particular chainsaw models power classes 2 Drive link gauge assigns the saw chain to guide bars with a certain groove width 3 4 Cutter shape 5 The length of the saw chain is determined by the length of the guide bar and is quoted as the number of drive links Chain pitch You have already got to know the chain pitch while selecting the right sharpening file Here is the complete explanation of the term The dimensions of the individual chain links are related to one another The size of the cutters and the other chain links are determined by the chain pitch The chain pitch is quoted in inches A digit is stamped on each cutter in the area of the depth gauge See the table in chapter Selecting the file If you need a new cutting attachment or want to equip your chainsaw with a different cutting attachment the following information will help you select the correct cutting attachment The chainsaw instruction
22. oved The difference in height between the top of the depth gauge and the leading edge of the top plate is known as the depth gauge setting Construction of a Saw Chain Service and wear markings Nearly all saw chains have service and wear markings to simplify resharpening and enable the rate of wear to be monitored 1 Filing angle Marking for correct filing angle of top plate cutting edge and the minimum cutter length Chain must be replaced if this marking is reached during resharpening 2 Side plate angle Marking for correct angle of side plate and minimum cutter length 3 Depth gauge Marking for correct angle of depth gauge and checking wear Contour of depth gauge must be filed back parallel to this marking 4 Toe and heel wear Reference marking for wear on bottom of cutter running faces Uniform wear parallel to marking indicates normal chain wear STIHL Pro Tip Experience has shown that it is best to use four saw chains with two chain sprockets and one guide bar in rotation 4 2 1 principle Filing angle Top plate cutting angle Side plate angle To ensure the chain runs evenly and smoothly all cutters must be the same length and sharpened to the specified angle Preparing the Saw Chain wm Start by cleaning the saw chain thoroughly e g with STIHL resin solvent You should examine the chain for signs of damage at the same time Replace any damaged or wo
23. rfect sharpening results the correct side plate and holding the file too high or too low top plate angles will be obtained automatically and best possible cutting performance guaranteed m File the master cutter until the cutting edge is perfect Principles Sharpening Saw Chain Lowering depth gauges The depth gauge setting becomes smaller when the cutter is sharpened After sharpening the cutters check the depth gauge setting and lower it if necessary STIHL Pro Tip The depth gauge setting may be increased by up to 0 2 mm for cutting soft wood in mild weather conditions no frost The filing gauge for the next chain pitch up may be used for this purpose 1 4 6 35 0 65 0 026 1 4 P 6 35 0 45 0 018 325 8 25 0 65 0 026 3 8 9 32 0 65 0 026 3 8 P 552 0 65 0 026 404 10 26 0 80 0 031 Check the depth gauge setting with a filing gauge that matches the chain pitch Refer to the description in the next chapter on Filing Aids Checking the result If you can see dark areas on the cutting edge the cutter is not yet sharp The cutting edge is properly sharpened when it is uniformly bright Then file all the cutters in that row to the same length then turn the chainsaw 180 and file all the cutters in the other row All cutters must be the same length as the master cutter STIHL Pro Tip Never continue working with the chain until it is completely dull A few strokes of the file at r
24. rn parts immediately If the wear marks have been reached install a new chain In such a case you should contact your STIHL servicing dealer for advice Preparing the Saw Chain One of the main advantages of the chipper tooth chain is that it can be resharpened with a round file An exception to this rule are STIHL carbide tipped chains which are called Duro They are particularly wear resistant and their extremely hard cutting edges have to be resharpened with special diamond grinding wheels Please contact your STIHL servicing dealer for more information All other saw chains can be resharpened relatively easily with the right tools and the right technique When does the chain need sharpening Even the best saw chain wears and becomes dull after a certain period of use It is time to resharpen the chain when one of the following conditions occurs m The chain does not pull itself into the cut it has to be forced to cut by applying pressure to the powerhead E When bucking fine sawdust is pulled from the cut instead of coarse thick chips E Smoking in the cut even though chain lubrication is in order and chain tension is correct The cut wanders in one direction This is an indication of dull cutters on one side of the chain or irregular cutter lengths m The saw chatters and bounces during the cut In this case you must check the depth gauge settings Preparing the
25. rry out a few random checks with the filing gauge Filing Aids Filing Aids STIHL Pro Tip The filing gauge is not made of file hard material and is therefore only suitable as a measuring tool Remove the filing gauge from the depth gauge before filing A filing gauge allows depth gauge settings to be checked quickly and simply and should be used with all the following filing aids except the 2 in 1 file holder and the FG 4 Filing template p j 7 k fs wry my D The STIHL filing template is an easy to use tool that helps you maintain the correct filing angle It simply attaches to the guide bar by means of two magnets and has raised sighting lines for the correct filing angle STIHL Pro Tip Should you not achieve the desired result using the filing template STIHL recommends the use of additional tools e g file holder file holder guide or STIHL filing tools A lot of experience is required to resharpen saw chain manually with a round file and variations are unavoidable Maintaining all the angles and dimensions when filing freehand is very difficult and requires practice STIHL therefore recommends the use of filing aids and a regular inspection and correction by your STIHL servicing dealer STIHL has a line of filing aids to suit the needs of every user Filing gauge Pe a groa 370 0 10 0 1 Cut out for checking depth gauge
26. setting 2 Sighting edge for filing angle 3 Bar groove cleaner and scale for measuring groove depth 4 Sighting edge for side plate angle STIHL offers filing gauges for checking the depth gauge settings and tooth angles Choose the filing gauge that matches the chain pitch and you can then check all necessary angles and dimensions The filing gauge greatly simplifies the process of checking and lowering the depth gauges Filing Aids File holder FF 1 file holder guide If you don t want to rely on purely optical alignment aids when sharpening the chain the STIHL file holder guide is the ideal supplement The STIHL file holder helps you keep the file at the correct height and angle during filing The file holder must match the chain pitch E Select the file holder guide that matches the chain pitch and place it over the chain on the guide bar at an angle of 30 77 72 4 amp W Z DAYAL Ht TIH 07 i g 5 ke Resting the STIHL file holder properly on the top plate and F depth gauge ensures that the file is held at the right height Us fj 7 and the correct side plate angle is maintained A 30 mark 0 on the file holder also helps you maintain the filing angle l The file holder is held and guided laterally by the file The filing template can be used as an additional optical holder guide and lined up at the correct filing
27. top and the bottom of the guide bar Duromatic guide bars without sprocket nose m Use the scale groove cleaner on a filing gauge to check the groove depth over its entire length If the measured depth is less than specified replace the guide bar Deburring bar rails A burr forms on the outside edges of the bar rails as they wear 23 Guide bar wear is highest in the area where most of the cutting is done That is normally the underside of the bar On guide bars without a nose sprocket Duromatic bars it is the bar nose area that is highly stressed Before mounting the guide bar and chain Clean the oil inlet holes and the bar groove The groove cleaner on the filing gauge is suitable for this purpose E Check the groove depth Check the bar rails for burrs and deburr if necessary m Turn the bar over to ensure it wears as evenly as possible on both sides STIHL Pro Tip Experience has shown that it is best to use four saw chains with two chain sprockets and one guide bar in rotation 4 2 1 principle Groove depth As the rails wear the bar groove becomes shallower A minimum depth must be maintained in order to ensure that the drive link tangs do not scrape along the bottom of the groove If this happens the drive link tangs wear very quickly and the running faces of the cutters and tie straps will no longer ride on the bar rails 1 4 P 4mm 1 4 4mm 3 8 P 5 mm 325 6mm 3 8 6mm
28. y further questions after reading this handbook A Always wear protective gloves when working on and with the chainsaw and cutting attachment There is otherwise a risk of injury from the very sharp cutters STIHL Advanced Technology Apart from the quality and engine power of the chainsaw STIHL is the only chainsaw manufacturer in the world to cutting performance depends primarily on the choice of develop and produce its own saw chains and guide bars cutting attachment and its condition STIHL has thus guaranteed since 1926 that the three ae parts of the cutting attachment are always optimally A properly sharpened well maintained saw chain makes oe matched to the chainsaw your work easier It helps prolong the service life of the whole cutting attachment consisting of the saw chain STIHL saw chains and guide bars not only provide outstanding cutting performance on STIHL chainsaws but also on other brands of chainsaws This pre stretching process reduces initial stretching of a new chain to a minimum increases durability and reduces wear Comfort saw chains Almost all STIHL saw chains are comfort chains They can be identified by the letter C stamped on each cutter The modified geometry of the basic tooth body reduces vibrations in the cut by up to 70 guide bar and chain sprocket Saw Chains STIHL saw chains are precision made in STIHL s factories in Switzerland They are produced on spe

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