Stihl MS 241 C-M Instruction Manual - Page 29

Disengage the chain brake. 3 11 24 English Tensioning the Chain 001BA187 KN 142BA063 KN 001BA186 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 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 the 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 nut only 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 241 C-M 27