Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual page 44

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► Open the handle (1) of the wing nut (2).
► Rotate the wing nut (2) counterclockwise until
the chain sprocket cover (3) can be removed.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (3).
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► Remove the tensioning gear (4).
► Remove the screw (5).
► Place the guide bar (6) on the tensioning gear
(4) so that both pegs of the tensioning gear (4)
sit in the bores of the guide bar.
The guide bar (6) may be fitted either way round.
The logo on the guide bar may also be upside
down.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (5) firmly.
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► Fit the saw chain in the guide bar groove so
that the arrows on the tie straps on the top of
the bar point in the direction of rotation.
► Turn the tensioning gear (4) clockwise as far
as it will go.
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► Fit the guide bar with tensioning gear and saw
chain on the saw and check the following
points:
– The tensioning gear (4) points towards the
user.
– The drive links of the saw chain are seated
in teeth of the chain sprocket (2).
– The head of screw (3) is seated in the slot in
the guide bar (6).
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Rotate the tensioning gear (4) counterclock‐
wise until the saw chain fits snugly against the
guide bar. Make sure the drive links of the saw
chain engage the guide bar groove.
The guide bar and saw chain are positioned
against the chainsaw.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover so that it is flush
with the chainsaw.
► If the chain sprocket cover is not flush with the
chainsaw: Twist the adjusting wheel and repo‐
sition the chain sprocket cover.
The teeth of the adjusting wheel engage with
the teeth of the tensioning gear.
► Rotate the wing nut clockwise until the chain
sprocket cover sits tightly at the chainsaw.
► Close the handle of the wing nut.
8.1.2 Removing the Bar and Chain
► 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.
8 Assembling the Saw
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