Skil PWRCORE 20 CS4562B-00 Guide D'utilisation page 30

How to Sharpen the Cutters
Be sure to file all cutters (Fig. 29) to the
specified angles and to the same length, as fast
cutting can be obtained only when all cutters
are uniform.
1. Remove the battery pack. Wear gloves for
protection.
2. Properly tension the chain prior to
sharpening. Refer to the section: "Adjusting
the Chain Tension" earlier in this manual.
3. Use a 5/32" (4.0 mm) diameter round file and
holder (available separately). Perform all of your
filing at the middle position of the guide bar.
4. Keep the file level with the top plate of the
tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.
5. Keep a correct sharpening angle of 30° between the file and the saw chain; see Fig. 30 and
31. Always use a file holder (available separately) when sharpening saw chains by hand. File
holders have markings for the sharpening angle.
Fig. 30
5/32" (4.0 mm)
Round File
Filing Direction
6. Using light but firm pressure, perform a stroke towards the front corner of the tooth. Lift the
file away from the steel on each return stroke.
7. Make a few firm strokes on every tooth.
File all left-hand cutters in one direction.
Then move to the other side and file the
right-hand cutters in the opposite direction.
Occasionally remove filings from the file with
a wire brush (Fig. 32).
WARNING
cause excessive motor speed during cutting,
which may result in severe motor damage.
WARNING
potential of kickback.
WARNING
can cause serious injury.
30
Cutter tooth
Sharpening
Angle: 30°
A dull or improperly
sharpened chain can
Improper chain
sharpening increases the
Failure to replace or
repair a damaged chain
Fig. 29
Top Plate
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Left Hand
Cutters
Side Plate
Depth
Gauge
Right Hand
Cutters