Husqvarna 120i Manuel D'utilisation page 23

will help you to keep maximum cutting performance and
the kickback risk at a minimum.
WARNING: The force of the kickback
increases a lot if you do not follow the
sharpening instructions.
To sharpen the cutters on page 23 for
Note: Refer to
information about sharpening of the saw chain.
To sharpen the cutters
1. Use a round file and a file gauge to sharpen the
cutting teeth. (Fig. 118)
Accessories on page 26 for
Note: Refer to
information about which file and gauge that
Husqvarna recommends for your saw chain.
2. Apply the file gauge correctly on to the cutter. Refer
to the instruction supplied with the file gauge.
3. Move the file from the inner side of the cutting teeth
and out. Decrease the pressure on the pull stroke.
(Fig. 119)
4. Remove material from one side of all the cutting
teeth.
5. Turn the product around and remove material on the
other side.
6. Make sure that all cutting teeth are the same length.
General information about how to adjust the
depth gauge setting
The depth gauge setting (C) decreases when you
sharpen the cutting tooth (A). To keep maximum cutting
performance you must remove filing material from the
depth gauge (B) to receive the recommended depth
gauge setting. See Accessories on page 26 for
instructions about how to receive the correct depth
gauge setting for your saw chain.
(Fig. 120)
WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if
the depth gauge setting is too large!
To adjust the depth gauge setting
Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen
To sharpen the cutters on page 23 ,
the cutters, refer to
for instructions. We recommend you to adjust the depth
gauge setting after each third operation that you
sharpen the cutting teeth.
We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to
receive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the
depth gauge.
(Fig. 121)
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the
depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth
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gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and
bevel for the depth gauge.
2. Put the depth gauge tool on the saw chain.
Note: See the package of the depth gauge tool for
more information about how to use the tool.
3. Use the flat file to remove the part of the depth
gauge that extends through the depth gauge tool.
(Fig. 122)
To tighten the saw chain
WARNING: A saw chain without the correct
tension can come loose from the guide bar
and cause serious injury or death.
The more you use a saw chain the longer it becomes. It
is important to adjust the saw chain regularly.
Do a check of the saw chain tension each time you refill
with chain oil.
Note: A new saw chain has a running-in period during
which you must do a check of the tension more
frequently.
1. Fold the knob out until it opens. (Fig. 123)
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the drive
sprocket cover. (Fig. 124)
3. Turn the chain tensioner wheel to adjust the tension
on the saw chain. The saw chain must be tight
against the guide bar. (Fig. 125)
Note: Turn the wheel down (+) for more tension and
up (-) for less tension. The saw chain is tightened
correctly when you can turn is easily by hand but is
tight against the guide bar.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the bar knob.
(Fig. 126)
5. Fold down the knob to lock the tension. (Fig. 127)
To do a check of the saw chain
lubrication
Do a check of the saw chain lubrication each third
battery charge.
1. Start the product and let it run at 3/4 power. Hold the
bar approximately 20 cm (8 inches) above a light
coloured surface.
2. If the saw chain lubrication is correct, you will see a
clear line of oil on the surface after 1 minute. (Fig.
128)
3. If the saw chain lubrication is not correct, do the
following checks.
a) Do a check of the oil channel in the guide bar to
make sure that it is not blocked. Clean if
necessary. (Fig. 129)
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