Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner); Checking Chain Tension - Stihl MSA 160 C Manual De Instrucciones

Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the
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guide lugs into the engine housing
openings
4
5
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the
tensioning gear must mesh; if
necessary,
turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little
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until the chain sprocket cover can
be slid completely against the
engine housing
Swing grip (5) into position (until it
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engages)
Fit wing nut and tighten lightly
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Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw
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chain"
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
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2
For retensioning during operation:
Remove the battery from the
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machine
Fold out the wings of the wing nut
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and loosen the wing nut
Turn the adjusting wheel (1) to the
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right as far as possible
Tighten the wing nut (2) by hand
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Fold in the wings of the wing nut
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Next step: Continue with "Check
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chain tension"
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period!
Check chain tension frequently –
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see "Operating Instructions"

Checking Chain Tension

Remove the battery from the
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machine
Put on protective gloves
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Pull hand guard towards the front
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handle until it engages audibly and
the hand guard is in the position ‚
– chain brake is released
The saw chain must lie against the
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bottom of the bar and it must be
possible to pull it across the guide
bar by hand
if necessary, retension saw chain
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A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
Check chain tension frequently, see
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"Operating Instructions"
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