Cutting Attachment; Mounting The Bar And Chain (Front Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MSE 140 C Instruction Manual

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Cutting Attachment

STIHL is the only manufacturer in the
industry to produce its own chain saws,
guide bars, saw chains and chain
sprockets.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes
standard is designed to exactly match
the chain saw.
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The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1),
–
chain sprocket and the nose
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
The drive link gauge (2) of the saw
–
chain (1) must match the groove
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used,
the cutting attachment may be damaged
beyond repair after a short period of
operation.
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Chain Scabbard
Your saw comes standard with a chain
scabbard that matches the cutting
attachment.
If guide bars of different lengths are
2
mounted to the saw, always use a chain
scabbard of the correct length which
covers the complete guide bar.
3
The length of the matching guide bars is
marked on the side of the chain
scabbard.
Mounting the Bar and Chain
(front chain tensioner)
WARNING
Do not connect the power tool to the wall
outlet yet.
Removing the chain sprocket cover
Unscrew the nut and remove the
N
chain sprocket cover.
Turn the screw (1)
N
counterclockwise until the
tensioning nut (2) butts against the
left end of the housing slot.
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