Tensioning The Chain; Checking Chain Tension - Stihl HTA 65 Instruction Manual

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3
4
Fit the guide bar over the screw (3)
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and engage peg of tensioner slide in
the hole (4) – place the chain over
the sprocket (5) at the same time.
Turn the tensioning screw (1)
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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 cover and screw on the nut
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fingertight.
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
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Chain".
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Tensioning the Chain

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To adjust chain tension:
Always switch off the power tool, set
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the retaining latch to ƒ and remove
the battery.
Loosen the nut.
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Hold the bar nose up.
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Use a screwdriver to turn the
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tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
While still holding the bar nose up,
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tighten down the nut firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
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A new chain has to be retensioned 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".

Checking Chain Tension

Always switch off the power tool,
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move the retaining latch to ƒ and
remove the battery.
Wear work gloves to protect your
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hands.
The chain must fit snugly against
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the underside of the bar, and it must
still be possible to pull the chain
along the bar by hand.
If necessary, re-tension the chain.
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A new 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".
HTA 65, HTA 85