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Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
11
10
N
N
Fit the chain over the sprocket (10).
N
Place the chain sprocket cover in
position and engage the guide lugs
in the recesses in the engine
housing.
1
Push the guide bar over the bar
stud (11), the head of the rear bar
stud must engage the slot.
Retensioning during cutting work:
N
N
N
N
Switch off the engine.
Loosen the nut.
12
13
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
While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nut firmly.
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
check that the teeth of the tensioning
gear and adjusting wheel mesh properly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
N
If necessary, turn the adjusting
wheel (12) slightly until the sprocket
cover can be pushed flush against
the engine housing.
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".
N
N
N
Pull out the hinged clip (13) so that
it snaps into position.
N
Make sure the drive link tangs
engage the bar groove (see arrow)
and then rotate the tensioning gear
counterclockwise as far as stop.
Engage wingnut and tighten it down
moderately.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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