Important Steps To Make The Best Use Of Your Electric Chainsaw Sharpener

To maintain your chain saw and assure it is ready when you need it

, follow these steps for using your own electric chainsaw sharpener: know the specifications of the chainsaw blade, set the machine on a firm stand, put on the sharpening stone, attach the blade of the chain saw, set the swivel angle, set the blade tooth angle, set the blade tooth backstop, set the depth stop, activate the grinder and begin, set the depth stop again for the other side, and activate the grinder and begin again.

As the owner of a costly machine, you really want to ensure and extend the working life of your valuable chainsaw. At the same time, you also hope for good and predictable results from your hard work. To do this, you also have to take responsibility for the maintenance of your chainsaw by sharpening it every now and then. What follows is a guide to making your sharpening job simple and successful.

Know the specifications of the chainsaw blade

You can find this information on the box where your blade is placed during purchase. But if you lost this box, bring your chain saw blade and present it to the hardware store representative so they can identify its specifications.

Set the machine on a firm stand

Ensure that this stand is substantial enough for the weight of your machine, has the appropriate height for you, and will not be shaken during the operation.

Put on the sharpening stone

With the specifications you now have, order the sharpening stone that is compatible to your chainsaw. The standard size that fits most chainsaws is 3/16 inches wide.

Attach the blade of the chainsaw

The next step is the installation of the chainsaw's blade. Place it on the sharpener's holder. You can find more detailed instruction in the user's guide of your chainsaw.

Set the swivel angle

Now, adjust the swivel angle that will move the grinding head of your chainsaw. See the back of your machine to find the adjustment knob which can be adjusted up to 80 degrees. The standard adjustment for the swivel angle is 60 degrees.

Set the blade tooth angle

The blade tooth angle is the power of the hold or grasp of the blade teeth so as it can slice wood. Almost all chainsaws have the adjustment knob located under the blade holder. The blade tooth angle is measured through positive or negative degrees.

Set the blade tooth backstop

This is done by setting the grinding wheel closer to or father away from the tooth. To make sure that the tooth stays in the same set-up on the blade's surface, set the spring-loaded backstop.

Set the depth stop

Next, adjust the depth stop of the grinding head. In this adjustment, you know you have set it properly when the depth stop fits perfectly with the blade tooth.

Activate the grinder and begin

Be cautious of the few sparks that will be produced when the grinding wheel touches the tooth's edge. After which, search for a shiny curve with a metal face at the inside edge of each tooth. Continue doing so until all the teeth on that side of the blade are sharpened.

Set the grinder again for the other side

Refer to your adjustment in a previous step. For instance, the adjustment should be negative 20 degrees if it was previously set at positive 20 degrees.

Activate the grinder and begin again

Start the grinder once more and begin again

Before working on the actual blade, practice on a scrap piece of metal so you can get a hold of how the machine works. Preserve the chainsaw's condition by following the steps mentioned above.

by: Jacob Schiffer

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