Preparing The Saw For Operation; Assembling The Saw; Mounting And Removing The Bar And Chain - Stihl MSA 160 T Manual De Instrucciones

5 Preparing the Saw for Operation

￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, pressure washers or pointed
objects can damage the saw, guide bar, saw chain and
battery. If the saw, guide bar, saw chain or battery are not
cleaned correctly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Clean the saw, guide bar, saw chain and battery as
described in this instruction manual.
￭ If the saw, guide bar, saw chain or battery are not properly
serviced or repaired, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative.
This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the chainsaw or
battery.
► If the chainsaw or the battery require servicing or
repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.
► Service or repair the guide bar and chain as described
in this instruction manual.
￭ The user can be cut by the sharp cutters while cleaning or
servicing the saw chain. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Saw for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Chain saw, @ 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, @ 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, @ 4.6.3.
– Battery, @ 4.6.4.
► Check the battery, @ 10.7.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
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► Clean the saw, @ 15.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, @ 6.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 6.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, @ 6.3.
► Check the chain brake, @ 10.4.
► Check the controls, @ 10.5.
► Check chain lubrication, @ 10.6.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.

6 Assembling the Saw

6.1

Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain

6.1.1 Mounting the Bar and Chain
The bar and chain combinations that can be used with the
chain sprocket are listed in the specifications, @ 20.1.
► Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and
remove the battery.
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► Unscrew the nut (2).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (1).
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