chainsaw sharpening

Apr 07, 2022 Last reply: 4 years ago 3 Replies

I switched from Stihl petrol to Husqvarna 120i battery operated chain saw. The Husqvarna chain is a H38 with a recommended 4.5mm round file for sharpening. I've used the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpening guide with which I have a choice of "3/8" P" or plain 3/8" or 4.8mm round file.Which if any would suit the husvarna. How critical is the choice ?


I asked the reseller, and for my chain which needs a 4.5mm file, they said none of the stihl easyfiles would be recommended, I ended-up getting this set

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Would spare 4.5mm files fit the easyfile?

eyeballing it, the 4mm, 5/32 file I already have in the Stihl sharpening guide appears to be a perfect fit. I'll know better after I've sharpened it

I'd have thought that would work OK, in spite of what the dealer said.

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