Instruction Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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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".
Retensioning during cutting work:
N Shut off the engine.
N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen
the wingnut.
N Turn the adjusting wheel (1)
clockwise as far as stop.
N Tighten down the wingnut (2) firmly
by hand.
N Fold down the hinged clip.
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 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".
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(front chain tensioner)
1
143BA045 KN
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(quick chain tensioner)
1
2
001BA112 KN
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner)
1
133BA024 KN