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17.2 Sharpening the Saw Chain
Correctly sharpening saw chains requires a lot of practice.
STIHL files, STIHL filing aids, STIHL sharpeners and the
brochure "Sharpening STIHL Saw Chains" help you achieve
the right results. To obtain the brochure visit
http://www.stihl.com/sharpening-brochure.
STIHL recommends you have saw chains resharpened by a
STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a risk of cut
injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
► File each cutter with a round file so that the following
points are observed:
– Round file matches the chain pitch.
– File from the inside to the outside of the cutter.
– Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.
– Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
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► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so that they are
level with the STIHL filing gauge and parallel to the service
mark. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
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18.1 Repairing the Pole Pruner and Battery
The pole pruner, guide bar, saw chain and battery cannot be
repaired by the user.
► If the pole pruner, guide bar or saw chain are damaged:
Do not use your pole pruner and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the battery.
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