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Mounting the Bar and Chain

The chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics.

Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your chainsaw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed.

Store chainsaw in a dry place and away from children. It should have the scabbard mounted or be in a carrying case.

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100BA001 KN

2

1

KN

3

100BA002

 

:Disconnect plug from power supply.

:Unscrew the nut and take off the cover.

Models with Front Chain

Tensioner

:Turn screw (1) counterclockwise until tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot.

Models with Side Chain

Tensioner

:Turn screw (2) counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot.

143BA003 KN

:Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

:Fit the chain, start at the bar nose.

 

5

 

 

8

6 9

6

 

 

7

10

KN

 

100BA004

 

 

 

11

 

:Turn the guide bar so that the position of the chain matches the pictograph (5).

:Fit the guide bar over the collar screws (6) and engage the tensioning nut in the hole (7) – place the chain over the sprocket (8) at the same time.

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MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C