Checking Chain Tension; Adjusting The Throttle Cable; Fitting The Clip - Stihl HT 131 Instruction Manual

Checking Chain Tension

Shut off the engine
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Wear work gloves to protect your
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hands
The saw chain must fit snugly
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against the underside of the bar and
it must still be possible to pull the
chain along the guide bar by hand
If necessary, re-tension the saw
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chain
A new saw chain has to be re-tensioned
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"
HT 131

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

It may be necessary to correct the
adjustment of the throttle cable after
assembling the machine or after a
prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the
unit is completely and properly
assembled.
Set the throttle trigger to the full
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throttle position.
Carefully rotate the screw in the
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throttle trigger in the direction of the
arrow until you feel initial resistance.
Then rotate it another half turn in the
same direction.

Fitting the Clip

Clip-On Carrying Ring (only versions
with telescoping shaft)
Position of carrying ring
A
B
Depending on the shaft length, the
following positions are recommended:
Telescoping shaft compressed,
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distance A = 15 cm (6 in)
Telescoping shaft fully extended,
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distance B = 50 cm (20 in)
Fitting the clip-on carrying ring
Squeeze the ends (arrows) together
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and push carrying ring onto the
shaft.
English
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