Repairing; Repairing The Chainsaw And Battery - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

17 Repairing

STIHL recommends you have saw chains resharpened by a
STIHL servicing dealer.
WARNING
The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a risk of cut
injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
► File each cutter with a round file so that the following
points are observed:
– Round file matches the chain pitch.
– File from the inside to the outside of the cutter.
– Hold the file at right angle to the guide bar.
– Maintain a filing angle of 30°.
► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so that they are
level with the STIHL filing gauge and parallel to the service
mark. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch.
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► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
17 Repairing

17.1 Repairing the Chainsaw and Battery

The chainsaw, guide bar, saw chain and battery cannot be
repaired by the user.
► If the saw, guide bar or saw chain is damaged: Do not use
your saw, guide bar or saw chain, and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
► If the battery has a malfunction or is damaged: Replace
the battery.
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