Operation Manual

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MSA 160 T

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Fitting the guide bar

N Position the guide bar over the

bolts (1) – the cutting edges of the

saw chain must point to the right

N Position the locating hole (2) over

the peg of the tensioner slide –

simultaneously place the saw chain

over the sprocket wheel (3)

N Turn screw (3) to the right until there

is very little chain sag on the

underside of the bar – and the drive

link tangs engage in the bar groove

N Refit the chain sprocket cover and

then screw on the nut by hand until

it is fingertight

N Go to chapter "Tensioning the Saw

Chain"

For retensioning during operation:

N Remove the battery from the

machine

N Loosen nuts

N Raise the guide bar at the nose

N Use the screwdriver to turn the

screw (1) to the right until the saw

chain rests against the underside of

the guide bar

N Raise the guide bar further and

tighten the nuts securely

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"

3

1

1

2

9923BA010 KN

3

9923BA011 KN

9923BA012 KN

Tensioning the Chain

1

9923BA013 KN