Storing The Machine; Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

Storing the Machine

Set hand guard to ƒ
N
Remove battery
N
Turn over the machine and shake it
N
out – remove chips from the battery
compartment
Remove saw chain and guide bar;
N
clean and spray with protective oil
Thoroughly clean the machine,
N
especially the ventilation slots
When using biological chain oil
N
(e. g., STIHL BioPlus), fill the
lubricant oil tank
Store the machine in a dry and safe
N
place, out of the reach of children
and other unauthorized users
Battery compartment cover
In some countries, the machine is
equipped with a cover for the battery
compartment. This keeps dirt out of the
battery compartment.
After work, insert the cover (1) in the
N
compartment until the cover audibly
snaps into place
MSA 160 C
Battery storage
Remove the battery from the
N
machine or charger
Store in a closed, dry space and
N
keep in a secure location. Protect
against unauthorized use (e. g., by
children) and dirt
Do not store backup batteries
N
unused – use them in alternation
For optimum service life:
store at temperatures of + 10 °C to
N
+ 20 °C
Store at a charge state of
N
approx. 30 %
Storing the charger
Remove battery
N
Disconnect the mains plug
N
Store charger in a closed, dry space
N
and keep in a secure location.
Protect against unauthorized use
(e. g., by children) and dirt
1
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.
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