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CARE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR
RAPCO™
CARBIDE TIPPED SAW CHAINS
This guide is not intended to replace
the
original chainsaw manufacture's Instructions
IMPORTANT
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
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Carbide chain is not indestructible!
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Make sure you have the chain designed
for your application.
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Chain designed for wood cutting
will be damaged by impacting with
rock, stone, concrete, or hardened
metals.
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Our tough carbide can withstand
more impact but can still be damaged
by impact with metals, or other
hard objects.
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When breaking in a new chain, run it
at a low speed for two minutes, pumping
extra oil on the chain. Stop motor and check
tension again. If it has loosened, tighten
it to the correct tension. Check again after
a few easy cuts and readjust if necessary.
Keeping your chain properly tensioned, will
extend its life and enhance its cutting
performance.
If you have any questions
or concerns about the instructions below, don't hesitate
to call our friendly staff at
1-800-959-6130
I. TENSION
(A) Tighten
tension screw.
(B) Hold bar
tip up while tightening the stud nuts.
(C) Pull chain
around bar to be sure it fits sprocket and
bar.
NOTE: Chain
is properly tensioned when with some effort,
with a gloved hand, you are able
to pull the chain smoothly around the bar.
Chain should touch the underside of the
bar rail.
II. LUBRICATION:
(A) Use only
a good grade of bar oil.
(B) Lubricate
your chain properly. Pump the oiler often
while cutting.
NOTE: If your
chainsaw is not equipped with an automatic
oilier, make sure oil is being thrown from
the nose of the bar before cutting. Use
a full tank of oil with every tank of fuel.
(C) For special
applications you may want to modify the
oil.
NOTE: For instance,
when cutting composition roofing materials,
you can add up to 25% kerosene or diesel
fuel to help stop build up of tar on chain.
III. SHARPENING:
(A) Sharpening
of RAPCO™
carbide chain requires specialized diamond-abrasive
tools.
1. Flat facing
is done using a 4A2P style diamond wheel.
2. Round facing
is done using an EZE-LAP Diamond, or a contoured
diamond wheel.
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