Preparing The Saw For Operation; Assembling The Saw; Mounting And Removing The Bar And Chain - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

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5 Preparing the Saw for Operation

5.1 Preparing the Saw for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Chain saw, @ 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, @ 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
► Check the battery, @ 10.7.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
► Clean the saw, @ 15.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, @ 6.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 6.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, @ 6.3.
► Check the chain brake, @ 10.4.
► Check the controls, @ 10.5.
► Check chain lubrication, @ 10.6.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.

6 Assembling the Saw

6.1

Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain

6.1.1 Mounting the Bar and Chain
The bar and chain combinations that can be used with the
chain sprocket are listed in the specifications, @ 20.1.
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
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► Raise the grip (1) of the wingnut (2).
► Rotate the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover (3) can be removed.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (3).
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► Remove the tensioning gear (4).
► Take out the screw (5).
► Place the guide bar (6) on the tensioning gear (4) so that
both pegs on the tensioning gear (4) engage the holes in
the guide bar.
The guide bar (6) may be either way round. The logo on the
guide bar may also be upside down.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (5) firmly.
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