Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 61

6 Assembling the Saw
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► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the arrows on the tie
straps on top of the bar point in the direction of rotation.
► Turn the tensioning gear (4) clockwise as far as stop.
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► Fit the guide bar with tensioning gear and chain on the
saw and check the following points:
– The tensioning gear (4) faces the user.
– Chain drive links are seated in teeth of chain sprocket
(2).
– Head of screw (3) locates in slot in guide bar (6).
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► Disengage the chain brake.
► Rotate the tensioning gear (4) counterclockwise until the
chain fits snugly against the bar. Make sure the drive link
tangs engage the bar groove.
The guide bar and chain are positioned against the saw.
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► Fit the sprocket cover so that it is flush with the saw.
► If the sprocket cover is not flush with the saw: Turn the
adjusting wheel slightly and refit the sprocket cover.
The teeth of the adjusting wheel and tensioning gear must
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mesh.
► Rotate the wingnut clockwise until the chain sprocket
cover is firmly seated.
► Fold down the grip of the wingnut.
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► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
► Raise the grip of the wingnut.
► Rotate the wingnut counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover can be removed.
► Remove the sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning gear clockwise as far as stop.
The chain is now slack.
► Remove the bar and chain.
► Take out the screw in the tensioning gear.
► Remove the tensioning gear.
Removing the Bar and Chain
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