STIHL MS 880 R MAGNUM Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 26)

MS 880

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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 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 nuts only fingertight.

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".

N Shut off the engine.

N Wear work gloves to protect your

hands.

N The chain must fit snugly against

the underside of the bar and it must

still be possible to pull the chain

along the bar by hand.

N If necessary, retension the chain.

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

1

1

2

4

001BA187 KN

Tensioning the Chain

1

133BA024 KN

Check Chain Tension

143BA007 KN

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