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Tensioning the Chain

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English Tensioning the Chain 11 142BA061 KN 151BA003 KN 142BA063 KN N Fit chain around the sprocket (11) and over the guide bar - the cutting edges on top of the bar must point to the bar nose. 7 N Turn the tensioning screw (7) clockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar - and the drive link tangs are engaged in the bar groove. 142BA062 KN N Refit the chain sprocket cover - the pivot pin on the hand guard must engage the sleeve - and then screw the nut onto the stud fingertight. N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain" 1 Retensioning during cutting work: N Switch off the engine. N Loosen the nut. 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 nut 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". MS 192 C 25

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MS 192 C
English
25
N
Fit chain around the sprocket (11)
and over the guide bar – the cutting
edges on top of the bar must point to
the bar nose.
N
Turn the tensioning screw (7)
clockwise until there is very little
chain sag on the underside of the
bar – and the drive link tangs are
engaged in the bar groove.
N
Refit the chain sprocket cover –
the pivot pin on the hand guard must
engage the sleeve – and then screw
the nut onto the stud fingertight.
N
Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
Retensioning during cutting work:
N
Switch off the engine.
N
Loosen the nut.
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 nut 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".
11
142BA061 KN
7
142BA062 KN
151BA003 KN
Tensioning the Chain
1
142BA063 KN