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Cutting Attachment

STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chains and chain sprockets.

A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.

The cutting attachment that comes standard is designed to exactly match the chain saw.

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KN

a

001BA191

t = a : 2

 

–The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must match.

–The drive link gauge (2) of the saw chain (1) must match the groove width of the guide bar (3).

If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation.

Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner)

Removing the chain sprocket cover

143BA034 KN

NUnscrew the nut and remove the chain sprocket cover.

 

 

 

 

 

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207BA009

 

 

 

 

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NTurn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot.

Disengage the chain brake.

001BA186 KN

NPull the hand guard towards the front handle until there is an audible click – the chain brake is disengaged.

Fitting the chain

143BA003 KN

Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters.

NFit the chain – start at the bar nose.

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MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C