Craftsman CMECS600 Instruction Manual page 9

Fig. B
Fig. C
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Fig. D
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Adjusting Chain Tension (Fig. A, E, F)

CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective
gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp
and can cut you when it is not running.

WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent
accidental operation, ensure the tool is unplugged
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
1. With the saw on a flat, firm surface, check the saw
chain 5 tension. The tension is correct when the chain
snaps back after being pulled 1/8" (3 mm) away from
with light force from the index finger
the guide bar 4
and thumb as shown in Figure E.
2. To adjust saw chain tension, loosen bar adjust locking
knob 7 , rotate the chain tensioning wheel
the top of the saw to increase tension as shown in
Figure F. Tighten the bar adjust locking knob until snug
after making sure the saw chain
guide bar 4 . There should be no "sag" between the
guide bar and the chain on the underside as shown in
Figure E.
3. Once chain tension is correct, securely tighten bar adjust
locking knob.
4. Do not over-tension the chain as this will lead to
excessive wear and will reduce the life of the bar
and chain.
Fig. E
Fig. F
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Replacing the Saw Chain (Fig. A, G)


Fig. G
8 towards
5 is snug around the
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5. When the chain is new, check the tension frequently
(after unplugging tool) during the first 2 hours of use as
a new chain stretches slightly.
1/8" (3 mm)
CAUTION: Sharp chain. Always wear protective
gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp
and can cut you when it is not running.
WARNING: Sharp moving chain. To prevent
accidental operation, ensure the tool is unplugged
before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
1. Rotate the bar adjust locking knob
to lessen chain tension.
2. Remove sprocket cover 6
Guide Bar and Saw Chain section.
3. Lift the worn saw chain 5
guide bar 4 .
4. Place the new chain in the slot of the guide bar, making
sure the saw teeth are facing the correct direction by
matching the arrow on the chain with the graphic on
the sprocket cover shown in Figure G.
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5. Follow instructions for Installing the Guide Bar and
Saw Chain.
English
5
4
7 counterclockwise
as described in Installing the
out of the groove in the
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