Stihl 026 Instruction Manual - Page 28

145BA003 K 145BA004 K 143BA007 KN 1 7 Now turn tensioning screw 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 nuts only finger-tight. • Tensioning the chain see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain" •Retensioning during cutting work: Shut down the engine and then slacken the nuts. • Hold the bar nose up and use screwdriver to turn tensioning screw clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar while still holding bar nose up, tighten down the nuts A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time - • check chain tension frequently see section "During Operation". Shut down the engine. •• Wear work gloves to prevent injuries. Chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar - and, with the chain brake disengaged, 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 section "During Operation".