GB
7.1
Saw chain and guide rail
7.1.1
Replacing the saw chain and guide rail
Replacing the saw chain and guide rail
The saw chain and guide rail are exposed to sig-
nificant wear. Change the saw chain and guide
rail immediately if correct function is not assured.
7.1.2
Turning the guide rail
In order to avoid one-sided wear on the guide
rail, turn it every time the chain is changed.
7.1.3
Sharpening the saw chain
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to kickback
Damaged or incorrectly sharpened saw
chains increase the danger of kickback!
This can result in injuries.
■
Clean the saw chain regularly.
■
Check the saw chain regularly for
damage and replace if necessary.
■
If you are not familiar with sharpen-
ing the chain: Contact our relevant
customer service.
Chain type
File diameter
Oregon 90PX-
040X
28
Top plate an-
gle
Rotational an-
gle of the tool
5/32"
30°
Depth gauge setting
The saw chain must be sharpened in the follow-
ing cases:
■
Only sawdust is thrown out, rather than wood
chips.
■
The polemounted pruner must has to be
forced through the wood during pruning.
For the inexperienced user: Have the saw chain
sharpened by a specialist/customer service. If
you are sharpening the saw chain yourself, heed
the following values. Accessories can be ob-
tained from specialist retailers.
Down angle
Head tilt angle
(55°)
Inclination an-
Side plate angle
gle of the tool
0°
Maintenance and care
Depth
gauge set-
ting
80°
0.025"
File
CSA 4220