Tensioning The Chain; Checking Chain Tension; Adjusting The Throttle Cable - Stihl HT 102 Manual De Instrucciones

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Tensioning the Chain

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

1
Shut off the engine.
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Wear work gloves to protect your
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hands.
The chain must fit snugly against
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the underside of the bar and it must
still be possible to pull the chain
along the bar by hand.
If necessary, re-tension the chain.
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A new chain has to be re-tensioned
more often than one that has been in
use for some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
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see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

It may be necessary to correct the
adjustment of the throttle cable after
assembling the machine or after a
prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the
unit is completely and properly
assembled.
Set the throttle trigger to the full
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throttle position.
Carefully rotate the screw in the
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throttle trigger in the direction of the
arrow until you feel initial resistance.
Then rotate it another half turn in the
same direction.
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