Tensioning The Chain; Checking Chain Tension; Fuel - Stihl HT 56 C Instruction Manual

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6.2 Fitting the saw chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the
sharp cutters.
► Fit the saw chain – start at the bar nose
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► Fit the guide bar over the screw (3) and
engage peg of tensioner slide in the hole (4) –
place the saw chain over the chain
sprocket (5) at the same time
► Turn the tensioning screw (1) counterclock‐
wise until there is very little chain sag on the
underside of the bar – and the drive link tangs
are engaged in the bar groove.
► Refit the chain sprocket cover and then screw
on the nut by hand until it is finger-tight
► Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain"
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Tensioning the Chain

Re-tensioning during cutting work:
► Shut off the engine.
► Loosen the nut.
► Hold the bar nose up.
► Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning
screw (1) counterclockwise until the chain fits
snugly against the underside of the bar.
► While still holding the bar nose up, tighten
down the nut firmly.
► Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be re-tensioned more often
than one that has been in use for some time.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions".
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Checking Chain Tension

► Shut off the engine.
► Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
► The chain must fit snugly against the under‐
side of the bar and it must still be possible to
pull the chain along the bar by hand.
► If necessary, re-tension the chain.
A new chain has to be re-tensioned more often
than one that has been in use for some time.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions".
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Fuel

The engine requires a mixture of gasoline and
engine oil.
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