Stihl HT 250 User Manual

HT 250
English
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N Fit the guide bar over the screw (3)
and engage peg of tensioner slide in
the hole (4) – place the chain over
the sprocket (5) at the same time.
N Turn the tensioning screw (1)
counterclockwise 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 nut fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain".
Re-tensioning during cutting work:
N Shut off the engine.
N Loosen the nut.
N Hold the bar nose up.
N Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1)
counterclockwise until the chain fits
snugly against the underside of the
bar.
N While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nut firmly.
N Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be re-tensioned
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, re-tension the chain.
A new chain has to be re-tensioned
more often than one that has been in
use for some time.
N Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
1
4
3
246BA023 A1
5
Tensioning the Chain
1
246BA024 KN
Checking Chain Tension
246BA025 KN

Stihl HT 250 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	HT 250
Category	Pole Saw
Language	English