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Assembly

NFit needle cage and chain sprocket on the crankshaft

NScrew the clutch counterclockwise onto the crankshaft

NTighten the clutch with a torque of 25 Nm

NRemove the locking strip from the cylinder, screw in and tighten the spark plug

NPush the spark plug boot onto the spark plug

Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain

Sawing 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 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

Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are especially wear-resistant. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers.

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!

Chain pitch

a

689BA027 KN

The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed in the area of the depth gauge of each cutter.

Marking (a)

Chain pitch

 

Inches

mm

7

1/4 P

6.35

1 or 1/4

1/4

6.35

6, P or PM

3/8 P

9.32

2 or 325

0.325

8.25

3 or 3/8

3/8

9.32

4 or 404

0.404

10.26

The diameter of file to be used depends on the chain pitch – see table "Sharpening tools".

The angles of the cutter must be maintained during resharpening.

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MS 201, MS 201 C