Instruction Manual

MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
English
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N Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the
guide lugs into the engine housing
openings
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the
tensioning gear must mesh; if
necessary,
N turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little
until the chain sprocket cover can
be slid completely against the
engine housing
N Swing grip (5) into position (until it
engages)
N Fit wing nut and tighten lightly
N Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw
chain"
For retensioning during operation:
N Remove the battery from the
machine
N Fold out the wings of the wing nut
and loosen the wing nut
N Turn the adjusting wheel (1) to the
right as far as possible
N Tighten the wing nut (2) by hand
N Fold in the wings of the wing nut
N Next step: Continue with "Check
chain tension"
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period!
N Check chain tension frequently –
see "Operating Instructions"
N Remove the battery from the
machine
N Put on protective gloves
N Pull hand guard towards the front
handle until it engages audibly and
the hand guard is in the position ‚
– chain brake is released
N The saw chain must lie against the
bottom of the bar and it must be
possible to pull it across the guide
bar by hand
N if necessary, retension saw chain
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
N Check chain tension frequently, see
"Operating Instructions"
3999BA005 KN
4
5
3999BA006 KN
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
2
1
3999BA007 KN
Checking Chain Tension
3999BA008 KN