Operating Instructions; Taking Care Of The Guide Bar - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions

During operation, check the level of
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the chain oil tank frequently – see
"Filling chain oil"
Checking the chain tension
Check chain tension frequently
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
Chain cold
Tension is correct when the chain fits
snugly against the underside of the bar
but can still be pulled easily along the
bar by hand. Retension the saw chain if
necessary – see "Tensioning the Chain".
Chain at operating temperature
The chain stretches and begins to sag.
The drive links must not come out of the
bar groove on the underside of the bar –
the chain may otherwise jump off the
bar. Retension the saw chain – see
"Tensioning the Chain"
After finishing work
Set hand guard to ƒ
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Remove the battery from the
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machine
Slacken off the chain if you have
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retensioned it at operating
temperature during work
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
NOTICE
Always slacken off the chain after
finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it
can damage the drive shaft and
bearings.
Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"

Taking Care of the Guide Bar

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Flip the bar – after each sharpening
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and each time the chain is changed
– to avoid uneven wear, especially
at the sprocket nose and on the
bottom
Periodically clean the oil inlet
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hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and
bar groove (3)
Measure groove depth – using the
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measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco 1/4" P 4.0 mm
If the groove is not at least this deep:
Replace guide bar
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