How to Properly Set the Depth Gauges 

It is important to keep in mind that even when your saw is sharp, it will not properly cut if the depth gauges are incorrectly set.

It is recommended that you check your depth gauges after every third sharpening. The depth gauge control how thick a chip of wood the cutters are able to remove at one time. When the depth gauge set higher than the top leading edge of the cutters, the cutter cannot cut or chip the wood, no matter how sharp it is. On the other hand, when the depth gauge is set too low, the cutters will attempt to take too large a chip. This will result in it cutting roughly and unsafely. The chainsaw will also vibrate more and increase the chance of the cutters breaking.

Before you can properly setting your depth gauges, it is important that you have the correct depth gauge tool. Most saw chains are stamped with a number on each cutter located on the depth gauge indicating the correct depth gauge setting. If you are unsure of your chain’s depth gauge setting, ask your chainsaw dealer. These steps will help you correctly set your depth gauges:

First, place the depth gauge tool on top of the chain so that 1 depth gauge protrudes through the slot in the tool. Using a flat file, file the depth gauge down level with the top of the depth gauge tool if the depth gauge extends above the slot.
Do not file the depth gauge down so that it exceeds the depth gauge setting specified.
 

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