Adjusting The Chain Tension - Homelite UT43100 Operator's Manual

14/16 in. electric chain saw

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 Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and

straighten any kinks. The cutters should face

in the direction of chain rotation. If they face

backwards, turn the loop over.

 Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as

shown.

NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain.

 Position the chain so there is a loop at the back

of the bar.

 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place

the loop around the sprocket.

 Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface

so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the

bar.

NOTE: When placing the bar on the bar studs,

ensure that the adjusting pin is in the chain ten-

sion pin hole.

 Replace the chain cover.

 Replace the sleeve and chain cover lock knob;

rotate knob clockwise to tighten. The bar should

still be free to move for tension adjustment.

 Remove all slack from the chain by turning the

chain tensioning knob clockwise until the chain

seats snugly against the bar with the drive links

in the bar groove.

 Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for

sag.

 Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the

chain tensioning knob 1/2 turn clockwise.

Repeat this process until sag does not exist.

 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the

chain cover lock knob.

The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no

sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain

is snug, but it can be turned by hand without

binding.

NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen

the chain cover lock knob slightly and turn the

chain tensioning knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the

chain cover lock knob. Ensure that the chain will

rotate without binding.

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