Makita DCS6400 Owner's And Safety Manual

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28Files and how to work with themSharpen using a special file holder with a saw chain roundfile. Normal round files are not appropriate for this work.See "Accessories" for the order number.099: File the first cutter half with a 7/32" (5.5 mm) dia. roundsaw-chain file, then switch to a 3/16" (4.8 mm) dia. file.496: File the cutter with a 7/32" (5.5 mm) dia. round saw-chainfile.The file should cut only when pushed forwards (arrow). Lift thefile when leading it backwards.First sharpen the shortest cutter. The length of this cutter is thenthe standerd for all other cutters of the chain.New saw teeth must be filed to the exact same shape as theused teeth, including on their running surfaces.Always guide the file horizontally (10 ° to the guide bar).EThe file holder makes file guidance easier. It is marked for thecorrect sharpening angle of 25° (keep the marks parallel withthe chain when filing, see illustration) and limits the cut depthto the correct 4/5 of the file diameter. See "Accessories" for theorder number.4/525°FAfter having sharpened the chain, the height of the depth limitermust be checked by means of a chain gauge. See "Accessories"for the order number.Correct even the smallest excess height with a special flat file(1). See "Accessories" for the order number.Round off the front of the depth limiter (2).D1 2