English
Install spur chain sprocket / rim
sprocket
Maintaining and
Sharpening the Saw Chain
5
4
N
Clean crankshaft stub and needle
cage and lubricate with STIHL
lubricant (special accessory)
Cutting effortlessly with a correctly
sharpened chain
6
2
1
6
N
N
Slide needle cage onto the
crankshaft stub
A properly sharpened chain slices
through wood effortlessly and requires
very little feed pressure.
After refitting, turn the clutch drum
and/or spur chain sprocket approx.
Do not work with a dull or damaged
chain as it will increase the physical
effort required, produce unsatisfactory
results and a higher rate of wear.
3
1
full turn so that the carrier for the
oil pump drive engages
2
N
N
Refit the rim sprocket – cavities
toward the outside
1
N
N
Clean the chain.
Refit washer and E-clip on the
crankshaft
Check the chain for cracks in the
links and damaged rivets.
N
Use a screwdriver to remove the E-
clip (1)
N
Replace any damaged or worn
parts of the chain and match the
new parts to the shape and size of
the original parts.
N
N
N
Remove the washer (2)
Remove rim sprocket (3)
It is absolutely essential to comply
with the angles and dimensions
specified below. If the saw chain is
incorrectly sharpened – and in
particular if the depth gauge is set
too low – there is a risk of
Inspect transport profile on the
clutch drum (4) – if there are also
heavy signs of wear, also replace
the clutch drum
N
Remove clutch drum or spur chain
sprocket (5) including needle
cage (6) from the crankshaft – with
versions with two chain brake
systems, press throttle lock
beforehand
increased kickback of the saw,
with resulting risk of injury.
3/8
The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8") is marked on
the depth gauge end of each cutter.
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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