Husqvarna 1151438-95 User Manual

English

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The cutting part of the chain is called the cutter and 
consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the depth gauge (B). 
The cutters cutting depth is determined by the difference 
in height between the two (depth gauge setting).

When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are four important 
factors to remember.

1

Filing angle

2

Cutting angle

3

File position

4

Round file diameter

It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right 
equipment. We recommend that you use our file gauge. This 
will help you obtain the maximum kickback reduction and 
cutting performance from your chain.

See instructions under the heading Technical data for 
information about sharpening your chain.

To sharpen cutting teeth you will need a round file and a file 
gauge. See instructions under the heading Technical data for 
information on the size of file and gauge that are 
recommended for the chain fitted to your chain saw.

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Check that the chain is correctly tensioned. A slack chain 
will move sideways, making it more difficult to sharpen 
correctly.

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Always file cutting teeth from the inside face. Reduce the 
pressure on the return stroke. File all the teeth on one 
side first, then turn the chain saw and file the teeth on the 
other side.

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File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of 
the cutting teeth is reduced to 0.16 inch (4 mm) the chain 
is worn out and should be replaced.

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When you sharpen the cutting tooth (A) the depth gauge 
setting (C) will decrease. To maintain optimal cutting 
performance the depth gauge (B) has to be filed down to 
achieve the recommended depth gauge setting. See 
instructions under the heading Technical data to find the 
correct depth gauge setting for your particular chain.