Tensioning The Chain - Stihl HTE 60 Manual De Instrucciones

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Fitting the chain
Wear work gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp cutters.
N
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
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5
1
4 3
N Fit the guide bar over the screw (3)
and engage peg of tensioner slide in
the hole (4) – place the chain over
the sprocket (5) at the same time.
N Turn the tensioning screw (1)
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.
N
Refit the cover and screw on the nut
fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"

Tensioning the Chain

1
Retensioning during cutting work:
N Switch off the motor and disconnect
the plug from the power supply.
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".
HTE 60