Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket; Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

Checking and Replacing the
Chain Sprocket
Remove chain sprocket cover, saw
N
chain and guide bar
Release chain brake – set hand
N
guard to ‚
Fitting new chain sprocket
after use of two saw chains or
–
earlier
if the wear marks (arrows) are
–
deeper than 0.5 mm – otherwise the
service life of the saw chain is
reduced – use check gauge (special
accessory) to test
Using two saw chains in alternation
helps preserve the chain sprocket.
STIHL recommends use of original
STIHL chain sprockets in order to
ensure optimal functioning of the chain
brake.
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
3
1
2
Use a screwdriver to remove the E-
N
clip (1)
Remove the washer (2)
N
Remove chain sprocket (3)
N
2
1
3
Fit new chain sprocket – make
N
certain that the guide pins of the
worm (arrows) line up with the
openings provided on the chain
sprocket and push on the chain
sprocket as far as it will go
Install washer (2) and E-clip (1)
N
Maintaining and Sharpening
the Saw Chain
Sawing effortlessly with a properly
sharpened saw chain
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts
through wood effortlessly even with very
little pushing.
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain
– this leads to increased physical strain,
increased vibration load, unsatisfactory
cutting results and increased wear.
Clean the saw chain
N
Check the saw chain for cracks and
N
damaged rivets
Replace damaged or worn chain
N
components and adapt these parts
to the remaining parts in terms of
shape and level of wear – rework
accordingly
WARNING
Compliance with the angles and
dimensions listed below is absolutely
necessary. An improperly sharpened
saw chain – especially depth gauges
that are too low – can lead to increased
kickback tendency of the chain saw –
risk of injury!
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