Overview; English - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

English

► In addition to this User Manual, read, under‐
stand and keep the following documents:
– User Manual for STIHL AR battery
– User Manual for "AP belt bag with connect‐
ing cable"
– Safety notices and precautions for
STIHL AP battery
– User manual for STIHL AL 101, 300, 500
chargers
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built-in battery:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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Overview

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1 Rear Hand Guard
Protects operator's right hand from contact
with the chain if it comes off the bar or
breaks.
2 Chain Sprocket
Toothed wheel that drives the chain.
3 Tensioning Gear
Moves guide bar to increase or reduce chain
tension.
4 Spiked Bumper
Toothed stop for holding saw steady against
wood while cutting.
5 Saw Chain
Cuts the wood.
6 Guide Bar
Supports and guides the saw chain.
7 Chain Sprocket Cover
Covers the chain sprocket and secures the
guide bar to the chainsaw.
8 Adjusting Wheel
Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.
9 Chain Catcher
Reduces risk of operator contact with the
chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.
10 Wingnut
Secures chain sprocket cover to chainsaw.
11 Front Hand Guard
Helps protect operator's left hand from con‐
tact with the saw chain, serves to engage the
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