Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake - Stihl MSA 161 T Instruction Manual

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► Hold the guide bar nose up and tighten down
the nut (2) firmly.
► If the distance 'a' of the chain from the center
of the guide bar is not 1-2 mm: Readjust the
saw chain tension.
8.3 Filling Up with Saw Chain Oil
The saw chain oil lubricates and cools the rotat‐
ing chain.
STIHL recommends you use a STIHL saw chain
oil or an equivalent chain oil approved for chain‐
saws.
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Place your chainsaw on a level surface so that
the oil tank cap faces up.
► Use a damp cloth to clean the oil tank cap and
the area around it.
► Swing the grip on the oil tank cap to the verti‐
cal position.
► Turn the oil tank cap counterclockwise as far
as it will go.
► Remove the oil tank cap.
► Fill up with saw chain oil, taking care not to
spill any oil and not to overfill the tank.
► If the grip on the oil tank cap has dropped into
the closed position: Raise the grip until it is
vertical.
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► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening so
that mark (1) lines up with mark (2).
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
wise as far as it will go.
The oil tank cap snaps into place. The mark
(1) points to mark (3).
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► Check to see if the oil tank cap can be pulled
► If the oil tank cap cannot be pulled upwards
If the oil tank cap can be pulled upwards and off,
perform the following steps:
► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening – in
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it coun‐
► Now try again to close the oil tank.
► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly:
8.4
► Take out the screw (4) and remove the chain
► Place the spiked bumper (1) in position.
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► Fit the screw (2).
► Place the chain catcher (3) in position.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (4) firmly.
► Tighten down the screw (2) firmly.
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The saw is equipped with a chain brake.

9 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake

upwards and off.
and off: Fold down the grip on the oil tank cap.
The oil tank is closed.
any position.
wise as far as it will go.
terclockwise until mark (1) points to mark (2).
Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
Mounting the Spiked Bumper
catcher (3).
9 Engaging and Disengaging
the Chain Brake
Engaging the Chain Brake
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