Instruction manual

MS 362, MS 362 C
English
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N Fit the chain over the sprocket (2).
N Fit guide bar in position – the collar
screw (3) engages the hole in the
tensioning gear. The heads of the
two short collar screws locate in the
guide bar slot.
N Make sure the drive link tangs
engage the bar groove (see arrow)
and then rotate the tensioning gear
counterclockwise as far as stop.
N Fit the chain sprocket cover so that
the wingnut locates on the collar
screw (3).
When fitting the chain sprocket cover,
check that the teeth of the tensioning
gear and adjusting wheel mesh properly.
N If necessary, turn the adjusting
wheel (4) slightly until the sprocket
cover can be pushed flush against
the engine housing.
N Pull out the hinged clip (5) so that it
snaps into position.
N Engage wingnut and tighten it down
moderately.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
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".
3
2
172BA012 KN
172BA013 KN
3
172BA014 KN
5
4
172BA015 KN
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
1
133BA024 KN