Stihl MSE 160 User Manual

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English / USA
MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C
Models with side or front
tensioner
Retensioning during cutting work:
: Disconnect plug from power supply.
: Loosen the nut.
: Hold the bar nose up.
: Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1 or 2) clockwise
until chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
: While still holding bar nose up,
tighten down the nut firmly.
Go to “Checking Chain Tension”.
Models with quick chain
tensioner
: Disconnect plug from power supply.
: Swing up the handle of the
wingnut (2). Loosen the wingnut.
: Turn adjusting wheel (1) clockwise
as far as stop.
: Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly
by hand.
: Fold down the handle of the
wingnut.
Go to “Checking Chain Tension”.
: Disconnect plug from power
supply to avoid risk of accidental
switch-on.
: Wear work gloves to protect your
hands.
: Disengage the chain brake: Pull the
hand guard (1) against the front
handle and hold it there – the chain
brake and coasting brake are
disengaged in this position.
Tensioning the Saw Chain
1
2
100BA005 KN
1
2
100BA013 KN
Checking Chain Tension
100BA015 KN
1

Stihl MSE 160 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MSE 160
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English