Use and Care Manual

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING CUTTERS
File (54) cutter on one side of the chain from the inside out. File on
forward stroke only. (Fig. 45)
54
5454
Fig. 45
5) Keep all cutters the same length. (Fig. 46)
Fig. 46
6) File enough to remove any damage to cutting edges (side plate
(55) and top plate (56)) of cutter. (Fig. 47)
55
56
Fig. 47
SHARPENING ANGLES FOR SHARPENING SAW CHAIN
1. Part Number 95VP
2. Pitch .325”
3. Depth Gauge Setting 0.025"
4. Side Plate Filing Angle 85°
5. Top Plate Angle 30°
6. File Guide Angle 10°
Maintenance schedule
Below you will nd some general maintenance instructions. For
further information please contact HITACHI dealer.
Daily maintenance
Clean the exterior of the unit.
Clean the chain oil lter port.
Clean the groove and oil lter port in the guide bar.
Clean the side case of saw dust.
Check that the saw chain is sharp.
Check that the bar nuts are su ciently tightened.
Make sure that the chain transport guard is undamaged and that
it can be securely tted.
Check that nuts and screws are su ciently tightened.
Especially inspect the bolt of mu er and ensure that they are
properly tightened before starting engine. Should any of the
bolts be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so
could result in serious hazard.
Check the tip of the bar. Please exchange it for the new one
when it is worn out.
Check the band of chain brake. Please exchange it for the new
one when it is worn out.
Weekly maintenance
Check the starter, especially cord and return spring.
Clean the exterior of the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrode gap. Adjust it to
0.024” (0.6 mm) or change the spark plug.
Clean the cooling ns on the cylinder and check that the air
intake at the starter is not clogged.
Clean the air lter.
Monthly maintenance
Rinse the fuel tank with gasoline, and clean fuel lter.
Clean chain oil lter.
Clean the exterior of the carburetor and the space around it.
Clean the fan and the space around it.
Clean the mu er of carbon.
NOTE
When ordering the parts to your nearest dealer, please use the
item numbers showing on the parts breakdown section in this
instruction.
BAR NO.
LENGTH-
TYPE
CHAIN NO.
MODEL NO.
OREGON
107498
105191
104968
105355
13”
15”
16”
18”
95VP-56
95VP-64
95VP-66
95VP-72
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