MS 441
English
23
STIHL is the only manufacturer in the 
industry to produce its own chain saws, 
guide bars, saw chains and chain 
sprockets.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw 
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes 
standard is designed to exactly match 
the chain saw.
ā The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), 
chain sprocket and the nose 
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar 
must match.
ā The drive link gauge (2) of the saw 
chain (1) must match the groove 
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used, 
the cutting attachment may be damaged 
beyond repair after a short period of 
operation.
Removing the chain sprocket cover
N Unscrew the nuts and take off the 
chain sprocket cover.
N Turn the screw (1) 
counterclockwise until the tensioner 
slide (2) butts against left end of 
housing slot.
Releasing the chain brake
N Pull the hand guarad towards the 
front handle until there is an audible 
click ā the chain brake is 
disengaged.
Fitting the chain
N Fit the chain ā start at the bar nose.
Cutting Attachment
001BA191 KN
1
2
3
a
t = a : 2
Mounting the Bar and 
Chain
143BA034 KN
1
2
001BA185 KN
Wear work gloves to protect your 
hands from the sharp cutters.
001BA186 KN
143BA003 KN