Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 280 C Instruction Manual

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: Fit the chain sprocket cover so that
the wingnut locates on the collar
screw (11).
MS 280 C
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: When fitting the chain sprocket
cover, check that the teeth of the
tensioning gear and adjusting wheel
mesh properly. If necessary, turn the
adjusting wheel (12) slightly until the
sprocket cover can be pushed flush
against the engine housing.
: Pull out the hinged handle (13) so
that it snaps into position.
: Engage wingnut and tighten it down
moderately.
Go to chapter "Tensioning the Saw
Chain".
English / USA
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(Side chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
: Shut off the engine first –
and then loosen the nuts.
: Hold the bar nose up and use
screwdriver to turn tensioning screw
(1) clockwise until chain fits snugly
against the underside of the bar.
: While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nuts firmly.
: Go to "Tensioning the Saw 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 "During Operation".
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