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Tensioning the Saw Chain

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Tensioning the Saw Chain English / USA 100BA010 KN 100BA005 KN 21 13 14 : Place sprocket cover in position. Engage guide lugs in holes in motor housing and check that the teeth of the adjusting wheel and tensioning gear are meshing. : If necessary, turn the adjusting wheel (13) slightly until the sprocket cover can be pushed flush against the motor housing. : Swing out the handle (14) so that it snaps into position. : Engage wingnut and tighten it down moderately. : Fold down the handle. 100BA011 KN Models with side or front tensioner Retensioning during cutting work: : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Loosen the nut. : Hold the bar nose up. : Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw (1 or 2) clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar. : While still holding bar nose up, tighten down the nut firmly. Go to "Checking Chain Tension". 1 2 Models with quick chain tensioner : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Swing up the handle of the wingnut (2). Loosen the wingnut. : Turn adjusting wheel (1) clockwise as far as stop. : Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly by hand. : Fold down the handle of the wingnut. Go to "Checking Chain Tension". 100BA013 KN MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 27

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MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C
English / USA
:
Place sprocket cover in position.
Engage guide lugs in holes in motor
housing and check that the teeth of
the adjusting wheel and tensioning
gear are meshing.
:
If necessary, turn the adjusting
wheel (
13
) slightly until the sprocket
cover can be pushed flush against
the motor housing.
:
Swing out the handle (
14
) so that it
snaps into position.
:
Engage wingnut and tighten it down
moderately.
:
Fold down the handle.
Models with side or front
tensioner
Retensioning during cutting work:
:
Disconnect plug from power supply.
:
Loosen the nut.
:
Hold the bar nose up.
:
Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw
(
1
or
2
) clockwise
until chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
:
While still holding bar nose up,
tighten down the nut
firmly
.
Go to “Checking Chain Tension”.
Models with quick chain
tensioner
:
Disconnect plug from power supply.
:
Swing up the handle of the
wingnut (
2
). Loosen the wingnut.
:
Turn adjusting wheel (
1
) clockwise
as far as stop.
:
Tighten down the wingnut (
2
)
firmly
by hand.
:
Fold down the handle of the
wingnut.
Go to “Checking Chain Tension”.
100BA010 KN
13
14
100BA011 KN
Tensioning the Saw Chain
1
2
100BA005 KN
1
2
100BA013 KN