Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 36

English
Check the depth gauge setting after
N
each sharpening
1
Lay the appropriate file gauge (1) for
N
the chain pitch on the saw chain and
press it against the cutter to be
checked – if the depth gauge
protrudes past the file gauge, the
depth gauge must be reworked
Sharpening tools (special accessories)
Chain pitch Round file ^
Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number
1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8)
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Rework the depth gauge so that it is
N
flush with the file gauge
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
Round file File holder
Part number
5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300
WARNING
Depth gauges that are too low increase
the kickback tendency of the chain saw.
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
Part number
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MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C