Assembling The Saw; Mounting And Removing The Bar And Chain - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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► 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.
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
1
► Unscrew the nut (2).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (1).
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► Turn the tensioning screw (3) counterclockwise until the
tensioner slide (4) butts against the left end of the
housing.
2
► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the arrows on the tie
straps on the top of the bar point in the direction of
rotation.
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6 Assembling the Saw
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