Echo CS-8000 Instruction Manual - page 29

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CS-8000 TYPE1-E

s 0LACETHEDEPTHGAUGETOOLlRMLYONGUIDEBAR

so that depth gauge protrudes.  

Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until 

flat with top of the depth gauge tool. 

-  Be sure to round off the front edge of the 

depth gauge.

Properly filed cutters are shown in illustration. 

When setting of the chain is finished, soak it in oil 

and wash away filings completely before using. 

-  When chain has been filed on the bar,  

supply sufficient oil to it, rotate the chain 

slowly to wash away the filings before using 

again. 

-  If the chain saw is operated with filings 

clogged in the groove, the saw chain and the 

guide bar will be damaged prematurely. 

-  If the saw chain becomes soiled with resin, for 

instance, clean it with kerosene and soak in it 

oil. 

NOTICE

These angles are referred to as Oregon 72LPX 

or 72LGX.  

To sharpen other follow chain manufacturer’s 

instruction. 

Remove until 

flat with tool

Depth gauge tool

Round off the edge

1/5

One fifth of file diameter remains 

above cutter edge

Top plate filing angle

25°

Top plate cutting angle

55°

Parallel

0.65 mm (0.025 in.)

Depth gauge