Husqvarna 120i Manuel D'utilisation page 25

difference in height between the two gives the cutting
depth (depth gauge setting).
When you sharpen the cutter, think about the following:
• Filing angle.
• Cutting angle.
• File position.
• Round file diameter.
It is not easy to sharpen a saw chain correctly without
the correct equipment. Use Husqvarna file gauge. This
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.
Accessories on page 32 for information
Note: Refer to
about sharpening of the saw chain.
805 - 002 -
A
B
To sharpen the cutters
1. Use a round file and a file gauge to sharpen the
cutting teeth.
Accessories on page 32 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.
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
Accessories on page 32 for
gauge setting. See
instructions about how to receive the correct depth
gauge setting for your saw chain.
WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if
the depth gauge setting is too large!
A
C
B
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