English
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
Next step: see "Tensioning the Saw
Chain"
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Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
1
Retensioning during cutting work:
N
Shut off the engine.
N
Loosen the nuts.
N
Hold the bar nose up.
N
Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
N
While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nuts firmly.
N
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(front chain tensioner)
1
Retensioning during cutting work:
N
Switch off the engine.
N
Loosen the nuts.
N
Hold the bar nose up.
N
Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
N
While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nuts firmly.
N
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".