File and filing device recommendations

The cutters should be filed according to these angles:

  • Top plate filing angle
  • Side plate cutting angle
  • File down angle
  • Depth gauge setting

The angles may vary depending on the type of chain you have. A good way to restore the cutter to the correct angles is to use a filing gauge. By doing this, you don’t need to think about the different angles to ensure a good result. Just follow the instructions and you’ll get the right angles on the cutting tooth.







H00 5/32" 4,0 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 30° 85°
H21, H23, H26 3/16" 4,8 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 25° 60°
H22, H25, H28 3/16" 4,8 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 30° 80°
H30 3/16" 4,8 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 30° 80°
H30R 3/16" 4,8 mm 0,030" 0,75 mm 0° 5° 75°
H35, H36, H37 5/32" 4,0 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 0° 30° 80°
H38 4,5 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 0° 30° 75°
H39 5/32" 4,0 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 0° 30° 75°
H46, H42, H45, H47, H48, H50, H47S, H48S 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 25° 55°
H49, H51, H54, H58, H70 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 0° 35° 85°
H56, H57, H56S, H57S 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 25° 60°
H52, H53 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 10-15° 75°
H64, H64S 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,030" 0,75 mm 10° 35° 85°
H65 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,030" 0,75 mm 10° 10-15° 75°
H66 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,030" 0,75 mm 10° 35° 90°
H80, H81 7/32" 5,5 mm 0,025" 0,65 mm 10° 25° 60°
H82, H83 FLAT 0,025" 0,65 mm - 15° 90°