Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MSA 200 C Instruction Manual

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Fit the saw chain – starting at the
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nose of the guide bar – pay attention
to the position of the tensioning gear
and the cutting edges
Turn tensioning gear (1) to the right
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as far as possible
Turn the guide bar so that the
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tensioning gear faces the user
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Place the saw chain on the chain
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sprocket (2)
Slide the guide bar over the collar
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screw (3); the head of the rear collar
screw must protrude into the oblong
hole
Guide the drive link into the bar
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groove (arrow) and turn the
tensioning gear to the left as far as
possible
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Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the
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guide lugs into the engine housing
openings
3
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the
tensioning gear must mesh; if
necessary,
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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Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw
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chain"
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
For retensioning during operation:
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4
5
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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!
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1
2
Remove the battery from the
machine
Fold out the wings of the wing nut
and loosen the wing nut
Turn the adjusting wheel (1) to the
right as far as possible
Tighten the wing nut (2) by hand
Fold in the wings of the wing nut
Next step: Continue with "Check
chain tension"
Check chain tension frequently –
see "Operating Instructions"
MSA 200 C