Stihl MSA 120 C - Tensioning the Saw Chain; Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar

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English 15 Assembling the Chain Saw
– The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and, if
applicable, the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the saw chain must match the
groove width of the guide bar (3).
15.2 Mounting and Removing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain
15.2.1 Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw Chain
WARNING
Make sure the battery is removed and the chain brake is
engaged before starting assembly. Never operate your
chain saw without a properly mounted guide bar and saw
chain, @ 6.5. Use only guide bar and saw chain
combinations expressly recommended or approved by
STIHL, @ 6.4.
WARNING
The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If they contact your
flesh, they will cut you, even if the saw chain is not moving,
@ 6.4. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
mounting or otherwise handling the saw chain, @ 6.3.
To mount the guide bar and saw chain:
► Switch off the chain saw, @ 18.1.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 16.1.
► Remove the battery, @ 17.2.
► Raise the handle (1) of the wingnut (2).
► Turn the wingnut counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover (3) can be removed.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the tensioning gear (4).
► Remove the screw (5).
► Position the guide bar (6) on the tensioning gear so that
the pins of the tensioning gear fit in the holes of the guide
bar.
► Insert the screw and tighten it.
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2
3
a
t = a 2
0000-GXX-1445-A0
0000-GXX-1199-A0
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3
2
4
4
5
0000-GXX-1200-A0
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