Stihl MS 180 C-BE Product Instruction Manual - Page 29

N turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little until the chain sprocket cover can be slid completely against the engine housing N Swing grip (5) into position (until it engages) N Fit wing nut and tighten lightly N Next step: see "Tensioning the Saw Chain" Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 1 English Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 1 2 143BA045 KN 001BA112 KN Retensioning during cutting work: N Switch off the engine. N Loosen the nuts. 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 nuts 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". Retensioning during cutting work: N Shut off the engine. N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen the wingnut. N Turn the adjusting wheel (1) clockwise as far as stop. N Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly by hand. N Fold down the hinged clip. N Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain" 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". MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 27