Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual - Page 30
Tensioning the Saw Chain, side chain tensioner, front chain tensioner
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133BA024 KN 143BA045 KN English 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 (side chain tensioner) 1 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 1 Retensioning during cutting work: N Shut 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 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". 28 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C
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