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Stihl MS 172 User Manual

Stihl MS 172
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Fit the chain sprocket cover (2) so that it is
flush with the chainsaw.
Fit the nut (1) and tighten it down firmly.
6.1.2 Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw
Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)
The guide bar and saw chain combinations that
can be used with the chain sprocket are listed in
the specifications, 20.1.
Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
2
1
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Open the handle (1) of the wing nut (2).
Rotate the wing nut (2) counterclockwise until
the chain sprocket cover (3) can be removed.
Remove the chain sprocket cover (3).
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5
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Remove the tensioning gear (4).
Remove the screw (5).
4
6
5
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Place the guide bar (6) on the tensioning gear
(4) so that both pegs of the tensioning gear (4)
sit in the bores of the guide bar.
The guide bar (6) may be fitted either way round.
The logo on the guide bar may also be upside
down.
Insert and tighten down the screw (5) firmly.
4
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Fit the saw chain in the guide bar groove so
that the arrows on the tie straps on the top of
the bar point in the direction of rotation.
Turn the tensioning gear (4) clockwise as far
as it will go.
2
6
4
3
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Fit the guide bar with tensioning gear and saw
chain on the saw and check the following
points:
The tensioning gear (4) points towards the
user.
The drive links of the saw chain are seated
in teeth of the chain sprocket (2).
The head of screw (3) is seated in the slot in
the guide bar (6).
Disengage the chain brake.
Rotate the tensioning gear (4) counterclock‐
wise until the saw chain fits snugly against the
guide bar. Make sure the drive links of the saw
chain engage the guide bar groove.
The guide bar and saw chain are positioned
against the chainsaw.
Fit the chain sprocket cover so that it is flush
with the chainsaw.
English 6 Assembling the Saw
12 0458-200-0121-B

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Stihl MS 172 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound pressure level100 dB(A)
Sound power level113 dB(A)
Displacement31.8 cc (1.9 cu in)
Saw chain pitch3/8"
Recommended bar length30-35 cm (12-14 in)

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