Preparing The Saw For Operation; Assembling The Saw; Mounting And Removing The Bar And Chain - Stihl MS 500i W Instruction Manual

5 Preparing the Saw for Operation

5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Saw for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Chainsaw, @ 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, @ 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, @ 4.6.3.
► Clean the saw, @ 15.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, @ 6.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 6.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, @ 6.3.
► Check the chain brake, @ 10.4.
► Refuel the saw, @ 8.2.
► Check the controls, @ 10.5.
► Check chain lubrication, @ 10.6.
► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.

6 Assembling the Saw

6.1

Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain

6.1.1 Mounting the Bar and Chain
The bar and chain combinations that can be used with the
chain sprocket are listed in the specifications, @ 20.1.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
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► Rotate the nuts (1) counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover (2) can be removed.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (2).
► Turn the tensioning screw (3) counterclockwise until the
tensioner slide (4) butts against the left end of the
housing.
► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the arrows on the tie
straps on the top of the bar point in the direction of
rotation.
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