Mounting The Bar And Chain (Side Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MSE 250 C Instruction Manual

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Chain Scabbard
Your saw comes standard with a chain
scabbard that matches the cutting
attachment.
If guide bars of different lengths are
mounted to the saw, always use a chain
scabbard of the correct length which
covers the complete guide bar.
The length of the matching guide bars is
marked on the side of the chain
scabbard.
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Mounting the Bar and Chain
(side chain tensioner)
WARNING
Do not connect the power tool to the wall
outlet yet.
Removing the Chain Sprocket Cover
Unscrew the nut and remove the
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chain sprocket cover.
1
2
Turn the tensioning screw (1)
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counterclockwise until the tensioner
slide (2) butts against the left end of
the housing slot.
Disengaging the Chain Brake
Pull the hand guard towards the
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front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fitting the Chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands
from the sharp cutters.
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
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MSE 250 C