Tensioning the Saw Chain
Tensioning the Saw Chain
Models with Front Chain Tensioner
Models with Quick Chain Tensioner
1
1
2
Retensioning during cutting work:
•
Turn off the engine
13
•
Slacken the nuts.
14
•
Hold the bar nose up -
use screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise
until chain fits snugly against
the underside of the bar.
•
•
Place sprocket cover in position -
engage guide lugs in recesses in
engine housing and check that the
teeth of the adjusting wheel and
tensioning gear mesh.
Tighten down the nuts firmly.
Retensioning during cutting work:
•
A new chain has to be retensioned
more often than one that has been in
use for some time -
Turn off the engine
•
Pull out the handle of the wingnut
Slacken off the wingnut.
•
•
•
•
Check chain tension frequently -
see section “During Operation”.
Turn adjusting wheel (1) clockwise
If necessary, turn the adjusting
wheel (13) slightly until the sprocket
cover can be pushed flush against
the engine housing.
up to the stop.
Tighten firmly down the wingnut (2)
•
Now refer to chapter
by hand.
“Checking Chain Tension”
Fold down the handle of the
Pull out the hinged handle (14) of
the wingnut so that it snaps into
position.
wingnut.
Check chain tension.
A new chain has to be retensioned
more often than one that has been in
use for some time -
•
•
Engage wingnut and tighten it down
moderately.
Now refer to chapter
Check chain tension frequently -
see section “During Operation”.
“Tensioning the Saw Chain”
•
Now refer to chapter
“Checking Chain Tension”
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