Cutting Attachment; Mounting The Bar And Chain (Front Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 180 Instruction Manual

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Cutting Attachment

STIHL is the only manufacturer in the
industry to produce its own chain saws,
guide bars, saw chains and chain
sprockets.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes
standard is designed to exactly match
the chain saw.
1
a
t = a : 2
– The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1),
chain sprocket and the nose
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the saw
chain (1) must match the groove
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used,
the cutting attachment may be damaged
beyond repair after a short period of
operation.
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Mounting the Bar and
Chain (front chain
tensioner)
Removing the chain sprocket cover
2
N Unscrew nut and remove chain
sprocket cover
3
N
Turn screw (4) to the left until the
tensioner slide (5) butts against the
left end of the housing slot
Releasing the chain brake
N Release the chain brake by pushing
the hand guard (6) against the front
handle
Fitting the saw chain
4
5
Put on protective gloves – risk of
injury by the sharp cutters.
N Fit the chain starting at the nose of
the guide bar
MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
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