| Chain Snatches in Cut |
The sharpening angle is too acute (narrow) |
Use filing aid to maintain sharpening angle |
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Hooked side plate angle |
Use filing aid, hold the file higher and use the right (larger) diameter file |
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Different side plate angles |
Use the filing aid and pay attention to uniform pressure |
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Different cutter lengths |
Find master cutter and file back all cutters to same length |
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Depth gauge setting too wide |
If it’s possible, file back the cutters. If you cannot the saw chain must be replaced |
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Different depth gauge settings |
Find the shortest depth gauge, file back all cutters to suit the shortest depth gauge setting, and correct all other depth gauges |
| Poor cutting performance |
Sharpening angle too obtuse (wide) |
Use the filing aid to maintain sharpening angle |
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Backsloping side plate angle |
Use the filing aid, hold file lower, use right (smaller) diameter file |
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Depth gauge setting insufficient |
Lower depth gauges, ensure you use the filing gauge that matches chain pitch |
| Cut wanders |
Different side plate angles |
Use the filing aid, ensure you pay attention to the uniform pressure |
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Different filing angles |
Use the filing aid, ensure you pay attention to correct sharpening angle on all cutters |
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Different cutter lengths |
Find the master cutter and file back all cutters to same length |
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Different depth gauge settings |
Find the shortest depth gauge, file back all cutters to suit shortest depth gauge setting, correct all other depth gauges |
| Increased risk of kickback |
Hooked side plate angle |
Use filing aid, hold file higher, use right (larger) diameter file |
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The depth gauge is setting too wide |
If possible, file back cutters, the saw chain must otherwise be replaced |
| Sharpening angle too acute (narrow) |
Sharpening angle too acute (narrow) |
Use the filing aid to maintain sharpening angle |
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Backsloping side plate angle |
Use the filing aid, hold file lower, use right (smaller) diameter file |
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Hooked side plate angle |
Use the filing aid, hold file higher, use right (larger) diameter file |
