Stihl MS 260 Instruction Manual page 18

English
Fitting the tensioning gear
1
N Remove the tensioning gear (1) and
turn it over.
2
N Unscrew the nut (2).
1
4
5
N Position the tensioning gear (1)
against the guide bar (3) so that the
stud (4) projects through the upper
hole and the short guide peg (5)
locates in the lower hole.
16
N Screw the nut (2) on to the stud as
far as stop by hand.
Releasing the chain brake
N Pull the hand guarad towards the
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
3
Fitting the chain
2
N
N
N
1
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp cutters.
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
Pay attention to the position of the
tensioning gear and the cutting
edges.
Turn the tensioning gear (1)
clockwise as far as stop.
Turn the guide bar so that the
tensioning gear is facing you.
MS 260, MS 260 C