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Chainsaws
Adjusting Chain Tension
Always loosen sprocket guard nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the sprocket guard and tensioner will be damaged.
1
Unlock the chain brake and loosen sprocket cover nuts.
2
Hold the bar nose up, and turn the tension adjuster (F) clockwise towards (+) until chain contacts underside of the bar.
3
Tighten sprocket cover nuts with the bar nose held up and under tension.
4
Pull the chain around the bar by hand. Loosen the tension adjuster if you feel tight spots while rotating chain on the bar by hand.
5
Assemble components in reverse order
Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.
Note: All chains require frequent adjustments.