Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner); Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 171 Manual De Instrucciones

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"
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
1
Retensioning during cutting work:
N Switch off the engine.
N Loosen the nut.
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 nut 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".
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
1
2
Retensioning during cutting work:
N Shut off the engine.
N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen
the wingnut.
N Turn the adjusting wheel (1)
clockwise as far as stop.
N Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly
by hand.
N
Fold down the hinged clip.
N Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain"
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".
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