Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner); Tensioning The Saw Chain (Front Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual

9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)

► Guide the drive link into the bar groove (see
arrow) and turn the tensioning gear to the left
as far as possible
► Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the guide lugs
into the engine housing openings
When fitting the chain sprocket cover, the teeth
of the adjusting wheel and the tensioning gear
must mesh; if necessary,
► turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little until the
chain sprocket cover can be slid completely
against the engine housing
► Swing grip (5) into position (until it engages)
► Fit wing nut and tighten lightly
► Next step: see "Tensioning the Saw Chain"
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9 Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
► Shut off the engine.
► Loosen the nuts.
► 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 nuts 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".
10 Tensioning the Saw Chain
(front chain tensioner)
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Retensioning during cutting work:
► Switch off the engine.
► Loosen the nuts.
► 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 nuts firmly.
► Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
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