Operation Manual

MSA 160 T
English
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N Flip the bar – after each sharpening
and each time the chain is changed
– to avoid uneven wear, especially
at the sprocket nose and on the
bottom
N Periodically clean the oil inlet
hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and
bar groove (3)
N Measure groove depth – using the
measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least this deep:
N Replace guide bar
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
N Set hand guard to ƒ
N Remove the battery
N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw
chain and guide bar
Fitting a new chain sprocket
– after use of two saw chains
– or earlier if the wear marks (arrows)
are deeper than 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) –
otherwise the service life of the saw
chain is reduced – use check gauge
(special accessory) to test
Using two saw chains in alternation
helps preserve the chain sprocket.
N Use a screwdriver to remove the E-
clip (1)
N Remove chain sprocket (2)
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco 1/4" P 4.0 mm
(0.16 in.)
2
3
9923BA023 KN
1
3
Checking and Replacing the
Chain Sprocket
9923BA026 KN
9923BA027 KN
1
2