Mounting The Bar And Chain; Tensioning The Saw Chain - Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual

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You can run chains of different pitches
on this chainsaw - depending on the
chain sprocket (see "Specifications")
The chain pitch must match the guide
bar. In addition, the drive link gauge
must match the guide bar groove width.
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Unscrew nuts and take off cover
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Turn tensioning screw 
counterclockwise until the peg of
the tensioner slide  butts against
left end of housing slot.
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Disengage the chain brake:
Pull hand guard  toward the front
handle.
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Wear work gloves to protect hands
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Fit the chain - start at the bar nose.
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Fit the guide bar over the studs  -
cutting edges on top of bar must
point to right - and engage the peg
of the tensioner slide in locating
hole  .
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Place the chain over the sprocket
 at the same time.
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Now turn tensioning screw  clock-
wise until there is very little chain
sag on the underside of the bar and
the drive link tangs are located in
the bar groove.
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Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nuts only finger-tight.
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Tension the chain - see "Tensioning
the Saw Chain".
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