Testing The Chain Saw And Battery - Stihl MSA 60.0 C Instruction Manual

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The more you depress the trigger (3), the faster
the saw chain runs.
If the ergo lever (1) is pressed, the trigger switch
(3) remains unlocked. This means the trigger can
be released and depressed again without having
to press the locking button again.
If the trigger switch (3) and the ergo lever (1) are
released, the trigger switch (3) is locked. The
locking button (2) must be pressed again and
held to unlock the trigger (3).
10.2 Switching Off
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
► If the chain continues to rotate: Engage the
chain brake, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
11 Testing the Chain Saw and
Battery
11.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks
on the sprocket.
► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do
not use your chain saw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
The chain sprocket must be replaced.
11.2 Checking the Guide Bar
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
► Remove the chain and guide bar.
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11 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery

► Measure depth of bar groove with scale on
STIHL filing gauge.
► Install a new guide bar if one of the following
points applies:
– Guide bar is damaged.
– Measured bar depth is less than specified
minimum depth,
– Bar groove is pinched or splayed.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
11.3 Checking the Saw Chain
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain
brake and remove the battery.
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► Use a STIHL filing gauge (2) to check the
height of the depth gauges (1). The STIHL fil‐
ing gauge must match the chain pitch.
► If a depth gauge (1) projects from the filing
gauge (2): Lower the depth gauge (1),
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► Make sure the service marks (1 to 4) on the
cutters are visible.
► If one of the service marks is not visible on a
cutter: Do not use your chainsaw and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer.
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17.2.
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