Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 50

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N
File down the depth gauge until it is
level with the filing gauge.
N File the top of the depth gauge
parallel to the stamped service
marking (see arrow) – but do not
lower the highest point of the depth
gauge in this process.
Sharpening Tools (special accessories)
Pitch Round file ^
inch (mm) mm (inch)
1 5
/4 (6,35) 4,0 (
3 5
/8 P (9,32) 4,0 (
3
0.325 (8,25) 4,8 (
3 13
/8 (9,32) 5,2 (
7
0.404 (10,26) 5,5 (
1)
consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge
48
The kickback tendency of the saw
is increased if the depth gauges
are too low.
N Place the filing gauge on the chain –
the highest point of the depth gauge
must be level with the filing gauge.
PM1, RM2
Rear hump of the tie strap (with service
marking) is lowered along with the depth
gauge.
RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3
The upper part of the humped drive link
(with service marking) is lowered along
with the depth gauge.
Round file
Part No.
/32) 5605 772 4006
/32) 5605 772 4006
/16) 5605 772 4806
/64) 5605 772 5206
/32) 5605 772 5506
File holder Filing gauge
Part No. Part No.
5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000
5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000
5605 750 4328 1110 893 4000
5605 750 4329 1110 893 4000
5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
The other parts of the triple-
humped tie strap and humped
drive link must not be filed since
this may increase the kickback
tendency of the saw.
N After sharpening, clean the chain
thoroughly, remove filings or
grinding dust – lubricate the chain
thoroughly.
N Before a long out-of-service period,
clean the chain and store it in a well-
oiled condition.
Flat file Sharpening kit
Part No. Part No.
0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027
0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027
0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028
0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029
0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030
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