Tensioning The Chain - Stihl MSA 160 T Instruction Manual

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Fitting the guide bar
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Position the guide bar over the
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bolts (1) – the cutting edges of the
saw chain must point to the right
Position the locating hole (2) over
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the peg of the tensioner slide –
simultaneously place the saw chain
over the sprocket wheel (3)
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Turn screw (3) to the right until there
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is very little chain sag on the
underside of the bar – and the drive
link tangs engage in the bar groove
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Refit the chain sprocket cover and
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then screw on the nut by hand until
it is finger-tight
Go to chapter "Tensioning the
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Chain"

Tensioning the Chain

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For retensioning during operation:
Remove the battery from the
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machine
Loosen nut
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Raise the guide bar at the nose
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Use the screwdriver to turn the
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screw (1) to the right until the saw
chain rests against the underside of
the guide bar
Continue raising the guide bar
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further and tighten the nut securely
Next step: Continue with "Checking
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Chain Tension"
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period!
Check chain tension frequently –
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see "Operating Instructions"
MSA 160 T