Saw Chain Tension Adjustment - Remington RM1632A Owner's Manual

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
handling chain.
WARNING: Maintain proper chain
tension always. A loose chain will in-
crease the risk of kickback. A loose chain
may jump out of guide bar groove. This
may injure operator and damage chain.
A loose chain will cause chain, guide bar,
and sprocket to wear rapidly.
IMPORTANT!
Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning
saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty.
New saw chains will stretch. Check chain tension
frequently when fi rst used and tighten when chain
becomes loose around guide bar.
If chain becomes loose around guide
bar, allow chain to cool then...
Loosen both nuts...
Turn chain tensioning screw clockwise
to tension saw chain or...
Turn chain tensioning knob clockwise
to tension saw chain...
Guide Bar
Pull chain to check tension. Guide
links should not come out of guide
bar groove...
Make sure chain moves freely around
guide bar then tighten both nuts.
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Model RM1632A
Model RM1635W
Approx.
5/32"