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ASSEMBLY
Continued
8. If needed, readjust guide bar nut to finger tight only.
9. Tighten chain tensioning screw to attain proper ten-
sion (see Saw Chain Tension Adjustment).
SAW CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power
source before adjusting saw chain tension.
WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are
sharp. Use protective gloves when han-
dling chain.
WARNING: Always maintain proper
chain tension. A loose chain will increase
the risk of kickback. A loose chain may
jump out of guide bar groove. This may
injure the operator and damage chain. A
loose chain will cause chain, guide bar,
and sprocket to wear rapidly.
Chain tension is correct when the chain moves freely
around the guide bar with a gloved hand. Chain should
touch the underside of the guide bar rail.
A new chain will stretch. Check new chain frequently
during the first few minutes of operation. Allow chain
to cool down. Follow the steps below to readjust saw
chain tension:
1. Loosen guide bar nut.
2. Ensure the adjustment block is in the adjusting hole
on guide bar (see Figures 5 and 6).
3. Tighten chain tensioning screw clockwise until all
slack is removed from chain. Chain should rest
against the bottom of guide bar rail.
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