Tensioning The Saw Chain; Checking Chain Tension; Adjusting The Throttle Cable - Stihl HT 100 Instruction Manual

Tensioning the Saw Chain

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Retensioning during cutting work:
:
Shut off the engine and then
slacken the nut.
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Hold the bar nose up.
:
Use screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
Tighten down the nut firmly.
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 "Operating
Instructions / During Operation".
:
Check chain tension.
HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131

Checking Chain Tension

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Shut down the engine.
:
Wear work gloves to protect hands.
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Chain must fit snugly against the
underside of the bar and it must still
be possible to pull the chain along
the bar by hand.
:
If necessary, retension the chain.
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 "Operating Instructions /
During Operation".
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Adjusting the Throttle
Cable*
A properly adjusted throttle cable is
the precondition for correct
operation in the full throttle, starting
throttle and idle positions.
Adjust the throttle cable only after
the unit is fully assembled.
:
Use a suitable tool to push the slide
to the bottom of the slot (see
illustration).
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
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