STIHL HT KM Chainsaw Owners Manual

English / USA
Tensioning the Saw Chain
Checking Chain Tension
5
1
4
3
1
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Fit guide bar over the stud (3).
Engage peg of tensioner slide in
locating hole (4) – place the chain
over sprocket (5) at the same time.
Retensioning during cutting work:
:
:
:
Shut down the engine.
Wear work gloves to protect hands.
:
Shut off the engine and then
slacken the nut.
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.
Now turn tensioning screw (1)
clockwise until there is very little
chain sag on the underside of the
bar – and the drive link tangs are
located in the bar groove.
Use screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
:
If necessary, retension the chain.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter "Operating Instructions /
During Operation".
Tighten down the nut firmly.
:
:
Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nut only fingertight.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time – check chain tension
frequently – see chapter "Operating
Instructions / During Operation".
Now refer to "Tensioning the Saw
Chain".
:
Check chain tension.
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LanguageEnglish, Español
Product BrandSTIHL. Stihl Inc, USA - Corporate phone: (757) 486-9100. International Support Information: http://stihl.com Email: info@stihl.com, Chainsaw
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