Replacing A Worn Saw Chain - Oregon CS1400-091 Manuel D'instructions Original

• Repeat for each depth gauge on the chain
After setting the depth gauge, sharpen the
cutters:
• Place the chain file into the file guide
• Align the file guide so that the correct top
plate filing angle marked on the file guide is
parallel to the chain (Fig 37)
FIG. 37
ROUND FILE
• Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first
Make 3-4 strokes with the file from the inside
of each cutter to the outside Use the same
number of strokes on each cutter Then, turn
the chainsaw around and repeat for cutters on
the other side of the chain (Fig 38)
FIG. 38
• File back any damage on the chrome top or
side plates (Fig 39)
FIG. 39
• Keep all cutter lengths equal
• After sharpening all cutters, use the file guide
to check the depth gauges again Reset the
depth gauge if necessary
• Replace the chain and the side cover
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Maintenance and Cleaning

Replacing a Worn Saw Chain

When the saw chain becomes cracked or has
broken teeth, is stretched to the point that
it cannot be kept at proper tension or simply
cannot be sharpened, it must be replaced
Wear gloves
• Unplug the chainsaw
• Loosen the side cover release knob slightly,
FILE GUIDE
but do not remove the side cover
• Loosen the chain tensioning ring (turn it
counterclockwise) as far as it will go
• Loosen the side cover release knob and
remove the side cover
• Remove the saw chain
• Loop the new saw chain onto the drive
sprocket so that the cutting edges of the
teeth along the top of the bar face away from
the powerhead (Fig 40)
• Feed the chain into the groove of the bar and
slide the bar away from the motor to remove
slack from the chain (Fig 4)
FIG. 40
FIG. 41
Chainsaw Model CS1400-091