Stihl MS 211 Product Instruction Manual - Page 28

Mounting the Bar and Chain, side chain tensioner

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English Chain scabbard Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover Disengage the chain brake. 001BA186 KN 001BA244 KN 533BA001 KN Your saw comes standard with a chain scabbard that matches the cutting attachment. If you use guide bars of different lengths on the saw, the length of the chain scabbard must be matched to the guide bar to reduce the risk of injury. It should cover the full length of the guide bar. The length of the matching guide bars is marked on the side of the chain scabbard. N Unscrew the nut and remove the chain sprocket cover. 1 2 N Pull the hand guard towards the front handle until there is an audible click - the chain brake is disengaged. Fitting the chain 143BA003 KN 001BA185 KN N Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. N Fit the chain - start at the bar nose. 26 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C

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MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
English
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Chain scabbard
Your saw comes standard with a chain
scabbard that matches the cutting
attachment.
If you use guide bars of different lengths
on the saw, the length of the chain
scabbard must be matched to the guide
bar to reduce the risk of injury. It should
cover the full length of the guide bar.
The length of the matching guide bars is
marked on the side of the chain
scabbard.
Removing the chain sprocket cover
N
Unscrew the nut and remove the
chain sprocket cover.
N
Turn the screw (1)
counterclockwise until the tensioner
slide (2) butts against the left end of
the housing slot.
Disengage the chain brake.
N
Pull the hand guard towards the
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fitting the chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands
from the sharp cutters.
N
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
001BA244 KN
Mounting the Bar and Chain
(side chain tensioner)
533BA001 KN
1
2
001BA185 KN
001BA186 KN
143BA003 KN