Tensioning The Chain; Checking Chain Tension - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

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Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) –
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the cutting edges on the top of the
bar must point to the right.
Engage the peg of the tensioner
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slide in the locating hole (2) – place
the chain over the sprocket (3) at
the same time.
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout in order to disengage the
chain brake.
Turn the tensioning
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screw (4)clockwise until there is
very little chain sag on the
underside of the bar – and the drive
link tangs are engaged in the bar
groove.
Refit the sprocket cover and screw
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on the nuts only fingertight.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
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Saw Chain"
MS 362 C-Q

Tensioning the Chain

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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".

Checking Chain Tension

Switch off the engine
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Put on protective gloves
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Press the throttle trigger lockout to
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release the Quickstop chain brake
The saw chain must lie against the
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bottom of the bar – and it must be
possible to pull it across the guide
bar by hand when the chain brake is
released
if necessary, retension saw chain
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A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
Check chain tension frequently –
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see "Operating Instructions"
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