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Tensioning the Saw Chain

 

100BA010 KN

13

 

14

KN

 

100BA011

:Place sprocket cover in position. Engage guide lugs in holes in motor housing and check that the teeth of the adjusting wheel and tensioning gear are meshing.

:If necessary, turn the adjusting wheel (13) slightly until the sprocket cover can be pushed flush against the motor housing.

:Swing out the handle (14) so that it snaps into position.

:Engage wingnut and tighten it down moderately.

:Fold down the handle.

2

1

KN

 

 

100BA005

Models with side or front tensioner

Retensioning during cutting work:

:Disconnect plug from power supply.

:Loosen the nut.

:Hold the bar nose up.

:Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw (1 or 2) clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar.

:While still holding bar nose up, tighten down the nut firmly.

Go to “Checking Chain Tension”.

1

2

100BA013 KN

Models with quick chain tensioner

:Disconnect plug from power supply.

:Swing up the handle of the wingnut (2). Loosen the wingnut.

:Turn adjusting wheel (1) clockwise as far as stop.

:Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly by hand.

:Fold down the handle of the wingnut.

Go to “Checking Chain Tension”.

MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C

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