Storing The Machine; Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket - Stihl HTE 60 Instruction Manual

The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the groove –
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on
the bar rails.
HTE 60

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Disconnect the plug from the wall
N
outlet.
Remove the saw chain and guide
N
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
If you use a biological chain and bar
N
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
N
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Checking and Replacing the
Chain Sprocket
Remove the chain sprocket cover,
N
chain and guide bar.
Replace the chain sprocket
a
after using two saw chains or
–
sooner
if the wear marks (a) on the sprocket
–
are deeper than 0.5 mm – the life of
the chain would otherwise be
reduced. Use reference gauge
(special accessory) to check the
depth of the wear marks.
It is best to use two saw chains in
rotation with one sprocket.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL chain sprockets.
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