Stihl MSA 161 T Notice D'emploi page 27

15 Assembling the Chain Saw
WARNING
■ The chain has many sharp cutters. If they con‐
tact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the
chain is not moving,
heavy-duty work gloves when mounting or oth‐
erwise handling the chain,
To mount the guide bar and chain:
► Switch off the chain saw,
► Engage the chain brake,
► Remove the battery,
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► Unscrew the nut (2).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (1).
► Turn the side chain tensioner (3) counterclock‐
wise until the tensioning gear (4) sits flush
against the housing.
► Position the chain in the groove of the guide
bar, starting at the tip.
► Make sure that the cutters in the groove on the
top side of the guide bar face the tip of the bar.
STIHL chains are manufactured with arrows
on the tie straps to help the operator deter‐
mine the proper direction of the chain. Arrows
on the tie straps on the top of the bar must
point toward the bar tip.
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► Point the guide bar tip away from the chain
sprocket (5).
► Place the chain around the chain sprocket.
► Slide the guide bar (8) over the collar
screw (6). The head of the collar screw must
protrude into the oblong hole.
► Fit the pin of the tensioning gear in the hole (7)
of the guide bar.
► Disengage the chain brake,
► Direct the drive links into the groove of the
guide bar (arrow) while turning the side chain
tensioner (3) clockwise until it stops.
The guide bar and chain must be firmly and
securely mounted on the chain saw.
► Fit the sprocket cover on the saw so that it is
flush with the housing.
► Turn the nut clockwise until the chain sprocket
cover is firmly attached to the saw.
15.2.2 Removing the Guide Bar and Chain
► Unscrew the nut securing the chain sprocket
cover.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the side chain tensioner counterclock‐
wise until it stops and the chain is loose.
► Remove the guide bar and chain.
NOTICE
■ The top and bottom of the guide bar are sym‐
metrical, and the bar may be mounted with the
printing facing up or down. Flipping the guide
bar each time the chain is sharpened or
changed will help reduce uneven wear and
improve its service life.
English
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