Tensioning The Saw Chain (Front Chain Tensioner); Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner); Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner) - Stihl MS 170 Manual De Instrucciones

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Tensioning the Saw Chain
(front chain tensioner)
1
Retensioning during cutting work:
Switch off the engine.
N
Loosen the nuts.
N
Hold the bar nose up.
N
Use a screwdriver to turn the
N
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
While still holding the bar nose up,
N
tighten down the nuts firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
N
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
N
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
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Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
1
2
Retensioning during cutting work:
Shut off the engine.
N
Pull out the hinged clip and loosen
N
the wingnut.
Turn the adjusting wheel (1)
N
clockwise as far as stop.
Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly
N
by hand.
Fold down the hinged clip.
N
Go to "Checking Chain Tension"
N
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
N
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
1
Retensioning during cutting work:
Shut off the engine.
N
Loosen the nuts.
N
Hold the bar nose up.
N
Use a screwdriver to turn the
N
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
While still holding the bar nose up,
N
tighten down the nuts firmly.
Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
N
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Check chain tension frequently –
N
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C