Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MSE 250 C Instruction Manual

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► Turn the tensioning screw (1) counterclock‐
wise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against
the left end of the housing slot.
6.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake
► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle
until there is an audible click – the chain brake
is disengaged.
6.3 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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7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)

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► Turn the guide bar so that the chain is posi‐
tioned as shown in the pictogram (1) – the
arrows show the chain's direction of rotation.
► Fit the guide bar over the studs (2) and
engage the tensioner slide in the hole (3) –
place the chain over the sprocket (4) at the
same time.
► Turn the tensioning screw (5) 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.
► Refit the sprocket cover and tighten the nut
only moderately by hand – finally tighten the
nut only after tensioning the saw chain.
► Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain".
7 Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
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Re-tensioning during cutting work:
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Loosen the nut.
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