File size for sharpening chisel toothed clearing saw for a Stihl FS450 Brushcutter

[Matthew Arnold]

Hi guys and gals

 

Does anyone know wot file size should be used to sharpen a chisel toothed clearing saw? As one of our volunteers who has been trained to use them has smacked a couple of peices of wire and a nice big stone cutting down laurel and hazel coppice. Also, I know this would sound typical of a counci lworker but how often should we replace air filters on chainsaws? And would putting refined fuel (BP Ultimate, Shell V-Power, etc) through the tanks clear the systems or does it just work on fuel injection systems?

[Les Cork]

Hi

See page 81 in the Stihl 2010 catalogue the file size part number doesn't match up to the files on page 56. i suggest asking C&O in Blandford they are Stihl dealers.

Oregon clearing saw blades use a 7/32 [5.5mm] file.

 

Replace air filters when needed i.e if used a lot every 6 months, but cleaned every week, if the saws are not used much then once a year as good practice although a good clean up is normally sufficient.

Using premium fuels will help a better clean burn and can reduce residue, they are not the solution to a clean tank.

 

Reduce dust and small chips down by sharpening more often and watching chip size reduction and when the saw stops pulling into the wood.

 

Help keep muck out of the fuel tank by using a combi can with an auto fill spout, wipe around neck of fuel filler before you take off cap.

[Old WoodChip]

Hi

See page 81 in the Stihl 2010 catalogue the file size part number doesn't match up to the files on page 56. i suggest asking C&O in Blandford they are Stihl dealers.

Oregon clearing saw blades use a 7/32 [5.5mm] file.

 

Replace air filters when needed i.e if used a lot every 6 months, but cleaned every week, if the saws are not used much then once a year as good practice although a good clean up is normally sufficient.

Using premium fuels will help a better clean burn and can reduce residue, they are not the solution to a clean tank.

 

Reduce dust and small chips down by sharpening more often and watching chip size reduction and when the saw stops pulling into the wood.

 

Help keep muck out of the fuel tank by using a combi can with an auto fill spout, wipe around neck of fuel filler before you take off cap.

 

Good advice, follow this and you wont go wrong.

I never had trouble with a clearing saw blade, some people never learn or just dont care because it is not their machine, very annoying.... good luck

[john dawson]

its not going to match,

 

the file size is a 7/32. the guide however, is a diffrent one.

 

you want 5605 750 4343. page 81.

 

easiest way is to get a load of catalogues and instruction manuals, they will tell you everything you need to know.

[Matthew Arnold]

Cheers guys. It quite funny as i use C and O Tractors for our major tool maintenance and repairs. So i shall go asked them on Thursday when i am back in the office.