Cutting Attachment; Mounting The Bar And Chain - Stihl MSE 220 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.
1
a
t = a : 2
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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Mounting the Bar and Chain

Do not connect the power tool to the wall
outlet yet.
Removing the chain sprocket cover
2
3
Unscrew the nut and remove the
N
chain sprocket cover.
Turn the screw (1)
N
counterclockwise until the tensioner
slide (2) butts against the left end of
the housing slot.
Disengage the chain brake.
N
Fitting the chain
Wear work gloves to protect your hands
from the sharp cutters.
1
2
N
3
Pull the hand guard (3) towards the
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
MSE 220