Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner); Checking Chain Tension; Chain Lubricant - Stihl MSA 160 C Notice D'emploi

Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
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For retensioning during operation:
N Remove the battery from the
machine
N Fold out the wings of the wing nut
and loosen the wing nut
N Turn the adjusting wheel (1) to the
right as far as possible
N Tighten the wing nut (2) by hand
N Fold in the wings of the wing nut
N Next step: Continue with "Check
chain tension"
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period!
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Check chain tension frequently –
see "Operating Instructions"
MSA 160 C
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Checking Chain Tension

N Remove the battery from the
machine
N Put on protective gloves
N Pull hand guard towards the front
handle until it engages audibly and
the hand guard is in the position ‚
– chain brake is released
N The saw chain must lie against the
bottom of the bar and it must be
possible to pull it across the guide
bar by hand
N if necessary, retension saw chain
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
N Check chain tension frequently, see
"Operating Instructions"

Chain Lubricant

For automatic and reliable lubrication of
the chain and guide bar – use only a
quality, environmentally compatible
chain and bar lubricant – preferably the
rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus.
Biological chain oil must be
sufficiently resistant to aging
(e. g., STIHL Bioplus). Oil with a
low resistance to aging tends to
turn to resin quickly. This results in
hard deposits that are difficult to
remove, especially in the area of
the chain drive and on the saw
chain – .possibly even causing the
oil pump to seize.
The service life of the chain and guide
bar depends on the quality of the
lubricant – it is therefore essential to use
only a specially formulated chain oil.
Do not use waste oil! Prolonged
and repeated contact with waste
oil can cause skin cancer. It also
harms the environment!
Waste oil does not have the
necessary lubricant properties
and is unsuitable for chain
lubrication.
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