Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 46

English
Saw chains with humped drive link (2) –
upper part of the humped drive link (2)
(with service mark) is lowered at the
same time as the depth gauge of the
cutter.
WARNING
The rest of the humped drive link must
not be filed; otherwise, this could
increase the tendency of the chain saw
to kick back.
Rework the depth gauge so that it is
N
flush with the file gauge
Sharpening tools (special accessories)
Chain pitch Round file ^
Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number
1/4P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8)
1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32)
3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/32)
0.325 (8.25) 4.8 (3/16)
3/8 (9.32) 5.2 (13/64)
0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32)
1)
consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge
44
Afterwards, dress the leading edge
N
of the depth gauge parallel to the
service mark (see arrow) – when
doing this, be careful not to further
lower the highest point of the depth
gauge
WARNING
Depth gauges that are too low increase
the kickback tendency of the chain saw.
Round file File holder
Part number
5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300
5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327
5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327
5605 772 4806 5605 750 4328
5605 772 5206 5605 750 4329
5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330
Lay the file gauge on the saw chain
N
– the highest point of the depth
gauge must be flush with the file
gauge
After sharpening, clean the saw
N
chain thoroughly, removing any
filings or grinding dust – lubricate
the saw chain thoroughly
In the event of extended periods of
N
disuse, store saw chains in cleaned
and oiled condition
File gauge Taper square file Sharpening set
Part number Part number
0000 893 4005 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356
1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356
MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
1)
Part number
5605 007 1000
5605 007 1027
5605 007 1027
5605 007 1028
5605 007 1029
5605 007 1030