Tension Diamond Abrasive Chain; Check Tension Of Diamond Abrasive Chain - Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual

Tension Diamond Abrasive
Chain
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For retensioning during operation:
Switch off the engine
N
Put on protective gloves
N
Loosen nuts
N
Raise the guide bar at the nose
N
Use the screwdriver to turn the
N
screw (1) to the right until the
distance (a) = approx. 5 mm
If the distance (a) = approx. 5 mm
cannot be set due to an elongated
diamond abrasive chain, move guide bar
– see installing "guide bar and diamond
abrasive chain".
Raise the guide bar further and
N
tighten the nuts securely
GS 461
Check tension of diamond abrasive
N
chain – diamond abrasive chain can
be pulled across the guide bar by
hand
A new diamond abrasive chain must be
retensioned more frequently than one
that has been in use already for an
extended period.
Check chain tension frequently –
N
see "Operating Instructions"
Check Tension of Diamond
Abrasive Chain
a
Switch off the engine
N
Diamond abrasive chain can sag a
N
maximum of a = 15 mm
Retension diamond abrasive chain
N
if necessary – see "Tensioning the
diamond abrasive chain".
If the diamond abrasive chain sags too
much, this leads to significantly
increased wear of the cutting
attachment.
A new diamond abrasive chain must be
retensioned more frequently than one
that has been in use already for an
extended period.
Check chain tension frequently –
N
see "Operating Instructions"
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