![](/images/backgrounds/294217/mse140-160-180-200-manual28x1.png)
English / USA
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 | 27 |