► Fit the guide bar and chain on the saw and
check the following points:
–
Collar stud (5) is located in slot in tail of
guide bar (6).
–
Peg of tensioner slide (4) engages hole (8)
in guide bar (6).
The guide bar (6) may be either way round. The
logo on the guide bar (6) may also be upside
down.
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► Fit the chain on the chain sprocket (7) so that
the chain’s drive links mesh with the sprock‐
et’s teeth.
► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the
arrows on the tie straps on the top of the bar
point in the direction of rotation.
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► Turn the tensioning screw (3) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the bar. Make
sure the drive link tangs engage the bar
groove.
The guide bar (6) and chain are seated
against the saw.
► Fit the sprocket cover (2) so that it is flush with
the saw.
► Fit and tighten down the nut (1).
6.1.2
Removing the bar and chain
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Rotate the nut counterclockwise until the chain
sprocket cover can be removed.
► Remove the sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw counterclockwise as
far as stop.
The chain is now slack.
► Remove the bar and chain.
6.2
Tensioning the Saw Chain
The saw chain expands or contracts during cut‐
ting work. Chain tension changes as a result.
Check chain tension regularly during operation
and readjust if necessary.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
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► Loosen the nut (1).
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the bar nose up and turn the tensioning
screw (2) clockwise until the following points
apply:
–
Chain sag ‘a’ in the center of the bar is 1 - 2
mm.
–
The chain can still be pulled easily along the
bar with two fingers.
► Keep holding the bar nose up and tighten
down the nut (1) firmly.
► If chain sag ‘a’ in the center of the bar is not 1
- 2 mm: Readjust chain tension.
6.3
Filling Up with Saw Chain Oil
The saw chain oil lubricates and cools the rotat‐
ing chain.
STIHL recommends you use a STIHL saw chain
oil or an equivalent chain oil approved for chain‐
saws.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Place your chainsaw on a level surface so that
the oil tank cap faces up.
► Use a damp cloth to clean the oil tank cap and
the area around it.
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► Swing the grip on the oil tank cap to the verti‐
cal position.
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