English / USA
Tensioning the Saw Chain
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9
7 7
8
10
1
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Disengage the chain brake: Pull
hand guard (6) toward front handle.
:
:
Fit the guide bar over the studs (7) –
cutting edges on top of bar must
point to right – and engage the
peg of the tensioner slide in locating
hole (8) – place the chain over
sprocket (9) at the same time.
Retensioning during cutting work:
:
Shut off the engine first –
and then loosen the nuts.
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Hold the bar nose up and use
screwdriver to turn tensioning screw
(1)
clockwise until chain fits snugly
Now turn tensioning screw (10)
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.
against the underside of the bar.
:
:
While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nuts firmly.
Go to chapter “Checking Chain
Tension”.
:
:
Refit the sprocket cover –
and screw on the nuts only finger-
tight.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp cutters.
Go to “Tensioning the Saw Chain”.
:
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter "Operating
Instructions".
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Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, STIHL Chainsaw Manuals |
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