3 | 1 |
| 1 |
| 2 | 4 | KN |
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| 001BA187 |
NFit the guide bar over the studs (1) – the cutting edges on the top of the bar must point to the right.
NEngage the peg of the tensioner slide in the locating hole (2)
NTurn the tensioning screw (4) clockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar – and the drive link tangs are engaged in the bar groove.
NRefit the sprocket cover and screw on the nut only fingertight.
NGo to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain"
Tensioning the Chain
| KN |
1 | 142BA063 |
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Retensioning during cutting work:
NSwitch off the engine. N Loosen the nut.
N Hold the bar nose up.
NUse a screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw (1) clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar.
NWhile still holding the bar nose up, tighten down the nut firmly.
NGo to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time.
NCheck chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions".
English
Checking Chain Tension
142BA064 KN |
NShut off the engine.
NWear work gloves to protect your hands.
NThe chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar and it must still be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand when the chain brake is released.
NIf necessary, retension the chain.
A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time.
NCheck chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions".
MS 241 | 27 |
