Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual - Page 27

3 6 44 57 001BA091 KN 143BA004 143BA034 KN 1 2 You can run chains of different pitches on this chainsaw - depending on the chain sprocket (see "Specifications") The chain pitch must match the guide bar. In addition, the drive link gauge must match the guide bar groove width. • Unscrew nuts and take off cover • Turn tensioning screw counterclockwise until the peg of the tensioner slide butts against left end of housing slot. 45BA001 K Disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard toward the front handle. Wear work gloves to protect hands •• Fit the chain - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN • Fit the guide bar over the studs cutting edges on top of bar must point to right - and engage the peg of the tensioner slide in locating • hole . Place the chain over the sprocket • at the same time. 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. • Tension the chain - see "Tensioning the Saw Chain".