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

10 Assembling the Chain Saw

10 Assembling the Chain Saw

10.1 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 chain, guide bar and
chain sprocket.
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t = a 2
– The pitch (t) of the chain (1), chain sprocket and, if using
a Rollomatic guide bar, the nose sprocket must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the chain must match the
groove width of the guide bar (3).
10.2 Mounting and Removing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
10.2.1 Mounting the Guide Bar and 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
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mounted guide bar and chain, @ 5.6. Use only guide bar
and chain combinations expressly recommended or
approved by STIHL, @ 5.4.
WARNING
The chain has many sharp cutters. If they contact your flesh,
they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving, @ 5.4.
Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when mounting or
otherwise handling the chain, @ 5.3.
To mount the guide bar and chain:
► Switch off the chain saw, @ 13.2.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 11.1.
► Disconnect the chain saw from the power supply.
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► Unscrew the nut (1).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (2).
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