A locking strip is required to block the piston in the cylinder when the chain sprocket and clutch are removed and installed as described below. The locking strip is supplied as standard with the replacement sprocket.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake.
Removing
3006BA017 KN
NLoosen the clutch hexagon clockwise
NUnscrew the clutch.
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Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw ChainSawing effortlessly with a properly sharpened saw chain
A properly sharpened saw chain cuts through wood effortlessly even with very little pushing.
Never use a dull or damaged saw chain
– this leads to increased physical strain, |
increased vibration load, unsatisfactory |
2 | KN | |
3006BA015 | ||
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NRemove the spark plug boot (1). N Unscrew the spark plug (2).
NTurn the clutch until the piston is about bottom dead center.
3 | KN | |
3006BA016 | ||
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NInsert the locking strip (3) into the cylinder through the spark plug hole.
NTurn the clutch clockwise until the piston butts against the locking strip.
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3006BA018 KN
NPull the chain sprocket (4) and needle cage (5) off the crankshaft.
NClean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STlHL grease (special accessory).
Installing
NPush the needle cage and chain sprocket onto the crankshaft.
NScrew the clutch onto the crankshaft (counterclockwise).
NTighten down the clutch to a torque of 15 Nm.
NRemove the locking strip from the cylinder. Fit the spark plug and tighten it down firmly.
NRefit boot on the spark plug.
cutting results and increased wear. |
NClean the saw chain
NCheck the saw chain for cracks and damaged rivets
NReplace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to the remaining parts in terms of shape and level of wear – rework accordingly
WARNING
Compliance with the angles and dimensions listed below is absolutely necessary. An improperly sharpened saw chain – especially depth gauges that are too low – can lead to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw – risk of injury!
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