15 Assembling the Chain Saw
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► Raise the handle (1) of the wingnut (2).
► Turn the wingnut counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover (3) can be removed.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
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► Remove the tensioning gear (4).
► Remove the screw (5).
► Position the guide bar (6) on the tensioning gear so that
the pins of the tensioning gear fit in the holes of the guide
bar.
► Insert the screw and tighten it.
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► Position the saw chain in the groove of the guide bar,
starting at the tip.
► Make sure that the cutters in the groove on the top side of
the guide bar face the tip of the bar. STIHL saw chains are
manufactured with arrows on the tie straps to help the
operator determine the proper direction of the chain.
Arrows on the tie straps on the top of the bar must point
toward the bar tip.
► Turn the tensioning gear clockwise until it stops.
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► Point the guide bar tip away from the chain sprocket (2),
with the teeth of the tensioning gear (4) facing away from
the motor.
► Place the saw chain around the chain sprocket.
► Slide the guide bar over the collar screw (3). The head of
the collar screw must protrude into the oblong hole.
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