Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual - Page 27
Mounting the Bar and Chain, front chain tensioner
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3 11 24 Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover Disengage the chain brake. English 001BA187 KN 001BA186 KN N Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) - the cutting edges on the top of the bar must point to the right. N Engage the peg of the tensioner slide in the locating hole (2) -- place the chain over sprocket (3) at the same time. N Turn the tensioning screw (4)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 sprocket cover and screw on the nuts only fingertight. N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain" N Unscrew the nut and remove the chain sprocket cover. 1 2 N Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. 207BA009 KN 143BA034 KN N Pull the hand guard towards the front handle until there is an audible click - the chain brake is disengaged. Fitting the chain WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. N Fit the chain - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 25
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