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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
Loosen sprocket cover knob one turn.
2
Hold the bar nose up, and turn the chain tensioner knob (G) clockwise towards (+) until chain contacts underside of the bar.
3
Tighten sprocket cover knob with the bar nose held up and under tension.
4
Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Loosen the chain tension knob 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.