MS 251 C-Q
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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.
Remove shroud
N Move the Master Control Lever to
the stop position 0
N Push the front hand guard forwards
– the saw chain is blocked
N Loosen screws (1)
N Remove the shroud (2)
Refitting the shroud
N Refit the shroud and tighten the
screws
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm
Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm
Picco 3/8“ P 5.0 mm
Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm
Shroud