Checking Chain Lubrication; Coasting Brake; Chain Brake - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

Checking Chain Lubrication

The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
NOTICE
Never operate your saw without chain
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the
whole cutting attachment will be
irretrievably damaged within a very short
time. Always check chain lubrication and
the oil level in the tank before starting
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
"Checking Chain Tension".
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C

Coasting Brake

1
2
The coasting brake stops the rotating
saw chain when the trigger switch is
released.
1 Coasting brake inactive
2 Coasting brake active

Chain Brake

Blocking the chain
in an emergency
–
Press the hand guard towards the nose
of the guide bar with the left hand (ƒ
position) – or automatically due to
kickback: Saw chain is blocked - and
stops running.
Releasing the chain brake
Pull the hand guard toward the
N
handlebar (‚ position)
The chain brake is activated
automatically by a sufficiently strong
kickback – due to the mass inertia of the
hand guard: The hand guard shoots
forward toward the nose of the guide bar
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