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168 FILING EQUIPMENT
A sharp chain is as important
as a powerful engine.
For your chainsaw to operate effectively, safely and with
precision it is vital to have a sharp chain. How often it
needs to be sharpened depends on how frequently you
use it. A good indication of the condition of your chain
is the appearance of the wood chips. A sharp chain will
produce fine, even wood chips while a dull chain
generates sawdust. You’ll need a round file, a flat file and
a filing gauge to file a chain. In the left column, we show
you how to use Husqvarna’s unique file kit. We also
recommend that you use a stump vise to hold the bar,
leaving both hands free for filing.
For full filing equipment guide see page 171.
FILE THE CUTTING TEETH File
using light and even pressure, with gentle
pushing strokes, parallel to the gauge.
Try to get the same length of all cutters.
FILE THE DEPTH GAUGES Use the
flat file to file the depth gauge all the way
down. If you file the depth gauge without
a tool you risk filing them too low and
the chain will produce thicker chips.
File the chain for
sharper results.