MS 261, MS 261 C
English
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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 the 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 tighten 
the nuts only moderately by hand 
(they are finally tightened after the 
saw chain is tensioned).
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the 
Saw Chain"
Remove the chain sprocket cover.
N Pull out the hinged clip (1) so that it 
snaps into position.
N Turn the wingnut (2) 
counterclockwise until it hangs 
loose
N  in the sprocket cover (3).
N Removing the sprocket cover
Fitting the tensioning gear
N Remove the tensioning gear (1) and 
turn it over.
N Unscrew the nut (2).
N 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.
Mounting the Bar and 
Chain (quick chain 
tensioner)