Tensioning The Chain; Checking Chain Tension - Stihl MSE 220 Instruction Manual

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Turn the guide bar so that the chain
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cutting edges on the top of the bar
point towards the bar nose (see
magnified view).
Fit the guide bar over the screws (4)
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and engage the tensioning nut in the
hole (5) – place the chain over the
sprocket (6) at the same time.
Turn the tensioning screw (7)
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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 nut fingertight.
The arrow (8) indicates the direction
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of chain rotation.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
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Saw Chain"
MSE 220

Tensioning the Chain

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Retensioning during cutting work:
Disconnect the plug from the wall
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outlet.
Loosen the nut.
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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 nut firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
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The arrows (2) show the direction of
rotation of 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 –
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see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".

Checking Chain Tension

Disconnect the plug from the wall
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outlet.
Wear work gloves to protect your
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hands.
The chain must fit snugly against
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the underside of the bar and it must
still be possible to pull the chain
along the bar by hand when the
chain brake is released.
If necessary, retension the chain.
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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".
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