Tensioning The Saw Chain; Filling Up With Chain Oil - Stihl MSA 160 C Notice D'emploi

6 Assembling the Saw
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Rotate the tensioning gear (4) counterclockwise until the
chain fits snugly against the bar. Make sure the drive link
tangs engage the bar groove.
The guide bar and chain are positioned against the saw.
► Fit the sprocket cover so that it is flush with the saw.
► If the sprocket cover is not flush with the saw: Turn the
adjusting wheel slightly and refit the sprocket cover.
The teeth of the adjusting wheel and tensioning gear must
mesh.
► Rotate the wingnut clockwise until the chain sprocket
cover is firmly seated.
► Fold down the grip of the wingnut.
6.1.2 Removing the Bar and Chain
► Switch off the chain saw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
► Raise the grip of the wingnut.
► Rotate the wingnut counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover can be removed.
► Remove the sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning gear clockwise as far as stop.
The chain is now slack.
► Remove the bar and chain.
► Take out the screw in the tensioning gear.
► Remove the tensioning gear.
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6.2

Tensioning the Saw Chain

The saw chain expands or contracts during cutting work.
Chain tension changes as a result. Check chain tension
regularly during operation and readjust if necessary.
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
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► Raise the grip of the wingnut (1).
► Rotate the wingnut (1) two turns counterclockwise.
The wingnut (1) is loose.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the bar nose up and turn the tensioning screw (2)
clockwise or counterclockwise until the following points
apply:
– Chain sag 'a' in the center of the bar is 1 - 2 mm.
– The chain can still be pulled easily along the bar with
two fingers.
► While still holding the bar nose up, rotate the wingnut (1)
clockwise until the chain sprocket cover is firmly seated.
► If chain sag 'a' in the center of the bar is not 1 - 2 mm:
Readjust chain tension.
► Fold down the grip of the wingnut (1).
6.3

Filling Up with Chain Oil

Chain oil lubricates and cools the rotating chain.
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
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