MSE 170 C
3
1
Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft.
N
Remove and inspect the chain
N
sprocket with integral washer (3) –
replace it if it shows signs of wear.
Install the new chain sprocket in the
N
reverse sequence.
MSE 210 C
3
2
1
Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft.
N
Remove and inspect the washer (2)
N
– replace it if it shows signs of wear.
Remove the chain sprocket (3).
N
Install the new chain sprocket in the
N
reverse sequence.
MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
Maintaining and Sharpening
the Saw Chain
Cutting effortlessly with a correctly
sharpened chain
A properly sharpened chain slices
through wood effortlessly and requires
very little feed pressure.
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.
Clean the chain.
N
Check the chain for cracks in the
N
links and damaged rivets.
Replace any damaged or worn
N
parts of the chain and match the
new parts to the shape and size of
the original parts.
Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are
particularly wear resistant. STIHL
recommends you have your chain
resharpened by a STIHL servicing
dealer.
WARNING
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
increased kickback of the saw, with
resulting risk of injury.
Chain pitch
The chain pitch (a) is marked on the
depth gauge end of each cutter.
Mark (a)
Chain pitch
inch
7
1/4 P
1 or 1/4
1/4
6, P or PM
3/8 P
2 or 325
0.325
3 or 3/8
3/8
4 or 404
0.404
Select file diameter according to chain
pitch – see table "Sharpening Tools".
You must observe certain angles when
resharpening the chain cutter.
Filing and side plate angles
A
B
A
Filing angle
English
a
mm
6.35
6.35
9.32
8.25
9.32
10.26
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