Just so, do Stihl chains have a down angle?
STIHL saw chains are generally filed to an angle of 30° – parallel to the service mark for the filing angle. Hold the file so that one quarter of its diameter projects above the top plate.
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How do you use Oregon chainsaw sharpener 620 120?
What angle do I sharpen my Oregon chainsaw chain?
Oregon’s recommendation (at least for the chains I’ve used with some regularity) is 30˚ for their semi-chisel, and 25˚ for full chisel.
What is the down angle on a chainsaw chain?
According to the chain’s manufacturer, the chain should be sharpened with a 10 degree down angle, but with a note that when sharpening with a hand file to use a 0 degree down angle.
What is the proper way to sharpen a chainsaw?
Why does my chainsaw cut on an angle?
Check the size of the top plates, which sit on the longer sections of each tooth on the chain. These top plates should be the same size. If some are shorter than others, file the longer ones down to match. Keep the same angle on all the top plates as you file – angles that don’t match also can cause curved cutting.