Tensioning The Chain; Checking Chain Tension; Chain Lubricant - Stihl MSA 160 T Instruction Manual

Tensioning the Chain

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For retensioning during operation:
Remove the battery from the
N
machine
Loosen nut
N
Raise the guide bar at the nose
N
Use the screwdriver to turn the
N
screw (1) to the right until the saw
chain rests against the underside of
the guide bar
Continue raising the guide bar
N
further and tighten the nut securely
Next step: Continue with "Checking
N
Chain Tension"
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period!
Check chain tension frequently –
N
see "Operating Instructions"
MSA 160 T

Checking Chain Tension

Remove the battery from the
N
machine
Put on protective gloves
N
The saw chain must lie against the
N
bottom of the bar, and it must be
possible to pull it easily across the
guide bar by hand
If necessary, retension saw chain
N
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
Check chain tension frequently, see
N
"Operating Instructions"

Chain Lubricant

For automatic and reliable lubrication of
the chain and guide bar – use only an
environmentally compatible quality
chain and bar lubricant. Rapidly
biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is
recommended.
NOTICE
Biological chain oil must be resistant to
aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will
otherwise quickly turn to resin. This
results in hard deposits that are difficult
to remove, especially in the area of the
chain drive and chain. It may even cause
the oil pump to seize.
The service life of the chain and guide
bar depends on the quality of the
lubricant. It is therefore essential to use
only a specially formulated chain
lubricant.
WARNING
Do not use waste oil. Renewed contact
with waste oil can cause skin cancer.
Moreover, waste oil is environmentally
harmful.
NOTICE
Waste oil does not have the necessary
lubricating properties and is unsuitable
for chain lubrication.
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