Many chainsaw owners don’t know about something that needs to be done to a chainsaw to keep it cutting well. Most people who are experienced with chainsaws know all about this. A lot of people who are new to chainsaws don’t know they need to maintain the depth gauges, or rakers on their chain. But it is important they are not filed down too low. For those who don’t have a lot of chainsaw experience, this should only be done with the proper gauge tool for your saw. Filing down the depth gauges too low can cause the chain to be too aggressive, resulting in an increased risk of kickback.