Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner); Checking Chain Tension - Stihl MSA 160 C Manual De Instrucciones

N Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the
guide lugs into the engine housing
openings
4
5
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the
tensioning gear must mesh; if
necessary,
N turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little
until the chain sprocket cover can
be slid completely against the
engine housing
N Swing grip (5) into position (until it
engages)
N Fit wing nut and tighten lightly
N Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw
chain"
MSA 160 C
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
1
2
For retensioning during operation:
N Remove the battery from the
machine
N
Fold out the wings of the wing nut
and loosen the wing nut
N Turn the adjusting wheel (1) to the
right as far as possible
N Tighten the wing nut (2) by hand
N Fold in the wings of the wing nut
N Next step: Continue with "Check
chain tension"
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period!
N Check chain tension frequently –
see "Operating Instructions"

Checking Chain Tension

N Remove the battery from the
machine
N Put on protective gloves
N Pull hand guard towards the front
handle until it engages audibly and
the hand guard is in the position ‚
– chain brake is released
N The saw chain must lie against the
bottom of the bar and it must be
possible to pull it across the guide
bar by hand
N if necessary, retension saw chain
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
N Check chain tension frequently, see
"Operating Instructions"
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