Instruction Manual

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2011BA054 KN
► Turn the screw (2) 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
3006BA002 KN
► Refit the sprocket cover –
the pivot pin on the hand guard must engage
the guard on the engine housing – and then
screw the nut onto the stud fingertight
► go to chapter "Tensioning the Chain"
7 Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
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2011BA056 KN
Retensioning during cutting work:
► Shut off the engine.
► Loosen the nut.
► Hold the bar nose up.
► Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning
screw (1) clockwise until the chain fits snugly
against the underside of the bar.
► While still holding the bar nose up, tighten
down the nut firmly.
► Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more often
than one that has been in use for some time.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions".
8 Checking Chain Tension
2011BA057 KN
► Shut off the engine.
► Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
► The chain must fit snugly against the under‐
side of the bar and it must still be possible to
pull the chain along the bar by hand when the
chain brake is released.
► If necessary, retension the chain.
A new chain has to be retensioned more often
than one that has been in use for some time.
► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter
on "Operating Instructions".
9 Fuel
Your engine requires a mixture of gasoline and
engine oil.
WARNING
For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with
gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor.
9.1 STIHL MotoMix
STIHL recommends the use of STIHL MotoMix.
This ready-to-use fuel mix contains no benzol or
lead, has a high octane rating and ensures that
you always use the right mix ratio.
STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke
engine oil for an extra long engine life.
MotoMix is not available in all markets.
English 7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
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