Stihl MSA 160 T Manual De Instrucciones página 71

If the cutters are not the same length,
they will have different heights. This
makes the chain run roughly and can
cause it to break.
Find the shortest cutter and then file
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all other cutters back to the same
length. It is best to have this work
done in the workshop on an electric
grinder.
Depth gauge setting
The depth gauge determines the height
at which the cutter enters the wood and
thus the thickness of the chip removed.
a Specified distance or setting
between depth gauge and cutting
edge.
This setting may be increased by
0.2 mm (0.008") for cutting softwood in
the mild weather season – no frost.
Chain pitch Depth gauge
Setting (a)
inch (mm) mm
1/4 P (6.35) 0.45
Lowering depth gauges
The depth gauge setting is reduced
when the chain is sharpened.
MSA 160 T
Use a filing gauge to check the
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setting every time you sharpen the
chain.
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Place a filing gauge (1) that
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matches the chain pitch on the
chain and press it against the cutter
a
– if the depth gauge projects from
the filing gauge, the depth gauge
has to be lowered.
File down the depth gauge until it is
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level with the filing gauge.
(inch)
(0.018)
File the top of the depth gauge
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parallel to the stamped service
marking (see arrow) – but do not
lower the highest point of the depth
gauge in this process.
WARNING
The kickback tendency of the machine is
increased if the depth gauges are too
low.
Place the filing gauge on the chain –
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the highest point of the depth gauge
must be level with the filing gauge.
After sharpening, clean the chain
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thoroughly, remove filings or
grinding dust – lubricate the chain
thoroughly.
Before a long out-of-service period,
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clean the chain and store it in a well-
oiled condition.
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