Tensioning The Chain; Check Chain Tension - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Manual De Instrucciones

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N Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) –
the cutting edges on the top of the
bar must point to the right.
N Engage the peg of the tensioner
slide in the locating hole (2) –- place
the chain over sprocket (3) at the
same time.
N Press down the trigger interlock in
order to disengage the chain brake.
N Turn the tensioning
screw (4)clockwise until there is
very little chain sag on the
underside of the bar – and the drive
link tangs are engaged in the bar
groove.
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Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nuts only fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
MS 362 C

Tensioning the Chain

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Retensioning during cutting work:
N Shut off the engine.
N Loosen the nuts.
N Hold the bar nose up.
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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.
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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".

Check Chain Tension

N Shut off the engine
N Wear work gloves to protect your
hands.
N Press down the trigger interlock in
order to disengage the chain brake.
N The chain must fit snugly against
the underside of the bar and it must
still be possible to pull the chain
along the bar by hand.
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If necessary, retension the 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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