Tensioning The Saw Chain; Checking Chain Tension - Stihl MS 460 Instruction Manual

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Retensioning during cutting work:
: Shut off the engine
: Wear work gloves to protect your
hands
Versions with depth limiter
installed
(Special Accessories)
: Loosen star knob (1)
: If necessary, slide depth limiter (2)
back against engine
: Go to "All other versions."
Rescue Saw
All other versions
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: Loosen the nuts
: Hold the bar nose up and use
screwdriver to turn tensioning screw
(1) clockwise until chain fits snugly
against the underside of the bar.
: While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nuts firmly with
supplied wrench or similar tool.
: 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 "Operating Instructions."
English / USA

Checking Chain Tension

: Shut off the engine
: Wear work gloves to protect your
hands
Versions with depth limiter
installed
(Special Accessories)
: Loosen star knob (1)
: Pull the sliding sleeve (2) back
against engine
: Go to "All other versions."
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