Tensioning the Saw Chain
Retensioning during cutting work:
:Shut off the engine
:Wear work gloves to protect your hands
Versions with depth limiter installed
(Special Accessories)
:Loosen star knob (1)
:If necessary, slide depth limiter (2) back against engine
:Go to "All other versions."
All other versions
1
: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 with supplied wrench or similar tool.
:Go to "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."
English / USA
Checking Chain Tension
:Shut off the engine
:Wear work gloves to protect your hands
Versions with depth limiter installed
(Special Accessories)
:Loosen star knob (1)
:Pull the sliding sleeve (2) back against engine
:Go to "All other versions."
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