3. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain
tensioning screw. Use a wrench.
4. Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the
guide bar but still can move easily.
5. Tighten the bar nuts using the wrench and lift the
front of the guide bar at the same time.
6. Make sure you can pull the saw chain around freely
by hand and that it does not hang from the guide
bar.
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Note: Refer to
position of the chain tensioning screw on your product.
To adjust the tension of the saw chain
(CS 2245S II, CS 2250S II)
WARNING: A saw chain with an incorrect
tension can come loose from the guide bar
and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the
saw chain regularly.
1. Release the knob.
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2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the clutch
cover.
3. Turn the chain tensioning wheel down (+) to increase
the tension of the saw chain. Turn the chain
tensioning wheel up (-) to decrease the tension of
the saw chain.
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the clutch cover.
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