English / USA
12
13
KN133BA036
:When fitting the chain sprocket cover, check that the teeth of the tensioning gear and adjusting wheel mesh properly. If necessary, turn the adjusting wheel (12) slightly until the sprocket cover can be pushed flush against the engine housing.
:Pull out the hinged clip (13) so that it snaps into position.
:Engage wingnut and tighten it down moderately.
Go to chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain"
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(Side chain tensioner)
1 | KN |
| 133BA024 |
Retensioning during cutting work:
:Shut off the engine first – and then loosen the nuts.
:Hold the bar nose up and use screwdriver to turn tensioning screw
(1) clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar.
:While still holding the bar nose up, tighten down the nuts firmly.
:Go to “Tensioning the Saw Chain”
A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time.
:Check chain tension frequently – see "During Operation".
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(Quick chain tensioner)
1
2
001BA112 KN
Retensioning during cutting work:
:Shut off the engine.
:Pull out the hinged clip and loosen the wingnut.
:Turn the adjusting wheel (1) clockwise as far as stop.
:Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly by hand.
:Fold down the hinged clip.
:Follow instructions in "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time.
:Check chain tension frequently – see "Operating Instructions".
32 | MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C |