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Tensioning the Chain
Checking Chain Tension
5
1
4
3
1
N
N
Fit the guide bar over the screw (3)
and engage peg of tensioner slide in
the hole (4) – place the chain over
the sprocket (5) at the same time.
Retensioning during cutting work:
N
N
Shut off the engine
Turn the tensioning screw (1)
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.
N
N
N
N
Stopping the engine
Loosen the nut.
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands.
N
The 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.
Hold the bar nose up.
Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
N
N
Refit the cover and screw on the nut
fingertight.
N
If necessary, retension the chain.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N
N
While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nut firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
N
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
HT 56 C
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