Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual

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Guide the drive link into the bar
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groove (see arrow) and turn the
tensioning gear to the left as far as
possible
Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the
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guide lugs into the engine housing
openings
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When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the
tensioning gear must mesh; if
necessary,
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turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little
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until the chain sprocket cover can
be slid completely against the
engine housing
Swing grip (5) into position (until it
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engages)
Fit wing nut and tighten lightly
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Next step: see "Tensioning the Saw
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Chain"
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Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
Shut off the engine.
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Loosen the nuts.
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Hold the bar nose up.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the
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tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
While still holding the bar nose up,
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tighten down the nuts firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
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A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
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see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C