Assembling The Chain Saw; The Cutting Attachment; Mounting And Removing The Guide Bar And Saw; Chain - Stihl MSE 141 C Instruction Manual

11 Assembling the Chain Saw

► Check the chain brake, @ 15.1.
► Insert the power supply cord into a properly rated
extension cord.
► Connect the extension cord to a properly installed GFCI
wall outlet that matches the voltage and electrical
frequency stated on the chain saw's rating plate.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 15.2.
► Check the chain oil flow rate, @ 15.3.
11 Assembling the Chain Saw

11.1 The Cutting Attachment

WARNING
If non-matching components are used, the cutting
attachment will be damaged beyond repair after a short
period of operation, and the chain could de-rail, resulting in
serious or fatal personal injury.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain, guide bar
and chain sprocket. The cutting attachment that comes
standard with this model chain saw is designed to match the
chain saw.
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– The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and, if
applicable, the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the saw chain must match the
groove width of the guide bar (3).
11.2 Mounting and Removing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
11.2.1 Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw Chain
WARNING
Make sure the chain saw is disconnected from the power
supply and the chain brake is engaged before starting
assembly. Never operate your chain saw without a properly
mounted guide bar and saw chain, @ 6.6. Use only guide
bar and saw chain combinations expressly recommended or
approved by STIHL, @ 6.4.
WARNING
The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If they contact your
flesh, they will cut you, even if the saw chain is not moving,
@ 6.4. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
mounting or otherwise handling the saw chain, @ 6.3.
To mount the guide bar and saw chain:
► Switch off the chain saw, @ 14.2.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 12.1.
► Disconnect the chain saw from the power supply.
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