Assembling The Chain Saw; Cutting Attachment; Mounting And Removing The Guide Bar And; Chain - Stihl MS 261 Manual De Instrucciones

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► Check the chain oil flow rate, @ 16.3.

10 Assembling the Chain Saw

10.1 Cutting Attachment

WARNING
If non-matching components are used, the cutting
attachment will be damaged beyond repair after a short
period of operation, and the chain could de-rail, resulting in
serious or fatal personal injury.
A cutting attachment consists of the chain, guide bar and
chain sprocket.
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t = a 2
– The pitch (t) of the chain (1), chain sprocket and, if using
a Rollomatic guide bar, the nose sprocket must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the chain must match the
groove width of the guide bar (3).
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10.2 Mounting and Removing the Guide Bar and

Chain

10.2.1 Mounting the Guide Bar and Chain
WARNING
The chain has many sharp cutters. If they contact your flesh,
they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving, @ 5.4.
Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when mounting or
otherwise handling the chain, @ 5.3.
To mount the guide bar and chain:
► Shut off the engine, @ 15.1.
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► Unscrew the nuts (1).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (2).
► Turn the side chain tensioner (3) counter-clockwise until
the tensioning gear (4) sits flush against the housing.
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