Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual

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► Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) and engage
the peg of the tensioner slide in the hole (4).
6.4 Fitting the saw chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the
sharp cutters.
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► Fit chain around the sprocket (1) and over the
guide bar – the cutting edges on top of the bar
must point to the bar nose.
2
► Turn the screw (2) 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.
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7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)

► Refit the sprocket cover –
the pivot pin on the hand guard must engage
the sleeve – and then screw the nut onto the
stud fingertight.
► Go to chapter "Tensioning the Chain"
7 Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
► Switch off the engine.
► Loosen the nut.
► Hold the bar nose up.
► Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning
screw (1) clockwise until the chain fits snugly
against the underside of the bar.
► While still holding the bar nose up, tighten
down the nut firmly.
► Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more often
than one that has been in use for some time.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions".
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