Tensioning The Saw Chain; Checking Chain Tension - Stihl HT-KM Manual De Instrucciones

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: Fit guide bar over the stud (3).
Engage peg of tensioner slide in
locating hole (4) – place the chain
over sprocket (5) at the same time.
: Now turn tensioning screw (1)
clockwise until there is very little
chain sag on the underside of the
bar – and the drive link tangs are
located in the bar groove.
: Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nut only fingertight.
: Now refer to "Tensioning the Saw
Chain".
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Tensioning the Saw Chain

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Retensioning during cutting work:
: Shut off the engine and then
slacken the nut.
: Hold the bar nose up.
: Use screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
Tighten down the nut firmly.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time – check chain tension
frequently – see chapter "Operating
Instructions / During Operation".
: Check chain tension.

Checking Chain Tension

: Shut down the engine.
: Wear work gloves to protect hands.
: 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.
: If necessary, retension the chain.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter "Operating Instructions /
During Operation".
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