Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake - Stihl MS 162 Instruction Manual

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► Continue holding the guide bar nose up and
turn the wing nut (1) clockwise until the chain
sprocket cover sits tightly against the chain‐
saw.
► If the chain sag 'a' in the center of the guide
bar is not 1-2 mm: Readjust the saw chain ten‐
sion.
► If you are using a Carving bar and the drive
links on the underside of the bar are less than
half-visible: Readjust chain tension.
► Close the handle of the wing nut (1).
6.3 Filling Up with Saw Chain Oil
The saw chain oil lubricates and cools the rotat‐
ing chain.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► 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.
► With a suitable tool, turn the oil tank cap coun‐
terclockwise until it can be removed.
► Remove the oil tank cap.
► Fill up with saw chain oil, taking care not to
spill any oil and not to overfill the tank.
► Place the oil tank cap on the tank opening.
► With a suitable tool, turn the oil tank cap clock‐
wise and tighten it down firmly.
The oil tank is closed.
6.4 Mounting the Spiked Bumper
If the chainsaw is equipped with a quick chain
tensioner, the spiked bumper must be mounted.
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
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► Position the spiked bumper (1).
► Insert the screws (2) and tighten them firmly.
Do not remove the spiked bumper (1).
7 Engaging and Disengaging
the Chain Brake
7.1 Engaging the Chain Brake
The saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the
front hand guard if the kickback force is high
enough or can be engaged by the operator.
► Push the hand guard away from the front han‐
dle with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is engaged.
7.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake
► Pull the hand guard toward the front handle
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is disengaged.
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