Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual page 11

5 Mount Guide Bar and Diamond Abrasive Chain
► Turn the screw (3) to the left until the tensioner
slide (4) butts against the left end of the hous‐
ing slot
5.2 Fit diamond abrasive chain
► Fit the diamond abrasive chain starting at the
nose of the guide bar
► Position the guide bar over the bolts (1) – align
drive links so that the position lines up with the
symbol (arrow)
0458-761-0121-B
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WARNING
If the drive links are not directionally aligned one
behind the other correctly, the diamond abrasive
chain and chain sprocket will be damaged
beyond repair.
NOTICE
Diamond abrasive chain 36 GGM can be moun‐
ted in any orientation.
► Position the right locating hole (2) over the peg
of the tensioner slide – simultaneously place
the diamond abrasive chain over the sprocket
wheel (3)
► Turn screw (4) to the right until there is very lit‐
tle diamond abrasive chain sag on the under‐
side of the bar and the lugs of the drive links
engage in the bar groove
► Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the nuts
only fingertight.
► Go to chapter "Tensioning the diamond abra‐
sive chain"
5.3 Moving the guide bar
Only move the guide bar if the diamond abrasive
chain cannot be tensioned properly.
► Removing the chain sprocket cover
► Remove guide bar with diamond abrasive
chain
► Fit the diamond abrasive chain starting at the
nose of the guide bar
► Position the guide bar over the bolts (1) – align
drive links so that the position lines up with the
symbol (arrow)
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