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Cutter & Tie Strap Wear
Edges burred and notch peened on tie straps
Severe damage on either side of top and/or side plates
Cause Chain chatter due to loose chain tension and improper filing Solution Correct chain tension. Refile chain properly. Replace sprocket if badly worn OREGON
Cause Cutters hit abrasive materials Solution File cutters to remove all damage
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Peened notch in tie strap causing tight joints and broken drive links
Peening on front corner of cutters and intermediate tie straps – causes tight joints
Cause Chain run on badly worn spur sprocket or wrong pitch sprocket Solution Replace worn sprocket. Chain may need replacing
Cause Chain striking bar entry. Sprocket too small or loose chain tension Solution Use proper bar and sprocket. Adjust chain tension correctly
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Peening on bottom of cutters and tie strap – causes tight joints
Excessive wear on bottom of cutters and tie straps
Cause Loose chain tension. Result of dull cutters and forcing
Cause Depth gauges too high. Cutting edge cannot get into wood Solution Lower depth gauges to proper setting. Keep cutters filed correctly
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dull chain into wood Solution
Keep proper tension. Keep cutters sharp. Chain may need replacing
Cracks under rear rivet holes on cutters and opposing tie straps
Concave wear on bottom of cutters – connecting tie straps
Cause Excessive pressure on dull or misfiled cutters –com- mon during winter Solution File chain correctly. Use oil freely OREGON OREGON
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Causes Chain tension too tight Normal wear from undercutting (cutting with top of bar)
Solution Adjust chain tension Reduce cutting with top of bar
Blunt depth gauge causes rough cutting
Uneven depth gauge height. Chain won’t cut straight.
Cause Uneven filing Solution
Cause Improperly filed depth gauge Solution Round off front corner to maintain original shape
Use correct depth gauge jointer to lower gauges evenly
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