Tensioning The Saw Chain; Checking Chain Tension - Stihl HTE 60 Manual

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: Fit guide bar over the stud (3).
Engage peg of tensioner slide in
locating hole (4) – place the chain
over sprocket (5) at the same time.
: Now turn tensioning screw (1)
clockwise until there is very little
chain sag on the underside of the
bar – and the drive link tangs are
located in the bar groove.
: Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nut only fingertight.
: Now refer to "Tensioning the Saw
Chain".
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Tensioning the Saw Chain

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The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To avoid the risk of burn
injuries, do not touch the gear
housing.
Retensioning during cutting work:
: Switch off the motor and disconnect
plug from power supply.
: Loosen the nut.
: Hold the bar nose up.
: Use screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
: While still holding bar nose up,
tighten down the nut firmly.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently – see
chapter on "Operating Instructions /
During Operation".
: Check chain tension.

Checking Chain Tension

The gearbox becomes hot during
operation. To avoid the risk of burn
injuries, do not touch the gear
housing.
: Switch off the motor and disconnect
plug from power supply.
: Wear work gloves to protect your
hands.
: The chain must fit snugly against
the underside of the bar and it must
still be possible to pull the chain
along the bar by hand.
: If necessary, retension the chain.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently – see
chapter on "Operating Instructions /
During Operation".
HTE 60