Craftsman 35182 Operation Manual - Page 18

around and repeat the process for the other side of the chain. • File on the forward stroke only. use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge. • Keep all cutters the same length when filing. • File enough to remove any dam- age to cutting edges (side plate and top plate of cutter). All Cutters Remove Damage Same Length ,./ ©I _ Top_Plate t,_ 70.2.] "_ "_ "4 S de P ate • File chain to meet the specifications as shown. ,__ 85° //"-,\60 ° j \\\ / ",,\, Hook Angle 0.025 inch _ Right Too Much Hook Angle _'u_ em_) Corner Squared Off Corner Wrong ,_/LWARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer's specifications for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury. 4. Check and lower depth gauges. Depth Gauge Tool _-__/___-- File "'_.,_- Depth Gauge NOTE: The very top of the depth gauge should be flat with the front half rounded off with a flat file. If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should recheck your chain tension each time before you start the chain saw and adjust the chain tension as required. See CHAIN TENSION section. Replace the old chain when it be- comes worn or damaged. Use only the Low-Kickback replacement chain spe- cified in the repair parts list. The correct replacement bar and chain is also specified on a decal located on the chain saw. See your Sears Service Center to replace and sharpen individual cutters on your chain. TO REPLACE CHAIN: 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. 2. Remove bar nuts. 3. Remove clutch cover. Clutch \ Bar nuts • Place gauge tool on cutter. • If the depth gauge is higher than the depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of the depth gauge tool. • Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file. Chain adjustment tool _ (Bar Tool) _t 4, Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclockwise to move the tension- ing rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar. 18