Stihl MS 271 Notice D'emploi page 18

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► Position the tensioning gear (1) against the
guide bar (3) so that the stud (4) projects
through the upper hole and the short guide
peg (5) locates in the lower hole.
► Screw the nut (2) on to the stud as far as stop
by hand.
7.3 Disengage the chain brake.
► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle
until there is an audible click – the chain brake
is disengaged.
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7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
7.4 Fitting the saw chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the
sharp cutters.
► Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. Pay atten‐
tion to the position of the tensioning gear and
the cutting edges.
► Turn the tensioning gear (1) clockwise as far
as stop.
► Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear
is facing you.
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► Fit the chain over the sprocket (2).
► 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.
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