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5. Adjust the position of the chain tensioner to fit into the chain pin slot.
6. Mount the chain brake cover on the unit. Tighten the side nuts with your fingers, do not tighten them. The
sword must be able to move up and down with the fingers.
7. While holding the tip of the sword, adjust the chain tension by turning the tensioning screw on the tensioner
until the holding straps touch the bottom of the sword rail. Some chain tensioning screws are located on
the front of the unit.
8. You can now tighten the side nuts firmly with the tip of the sword in place.
9. With one gloved hand, check that the chain turns smoothly and is tight. Hold the chain along the top center
of the chain saw blade as shown in the picture below and lift it up to check the tension. When released, the
chain must quickly snap back into place.
10. If the chain is too loose or too tight, loosen the nuts before adjusting the chain tensioner. Failure to loosen
the nuts will damage the tensioner and void the warranty.
ATTENTION:
A new chain will stretch when first used. Check the chain tension regularly with a
gloved hand. A loose chain can derail and wear away, as well as wear away the sword. If the chain
has to be tightened, always make sure the nuts are loosened before adjusting the chain tensioner.
ADJUST THE CHAIN USING THE CHAIN TENSIONER
ATTENTION
• Always wear safety gloves when touching the sharp side of the chain.
• Always disconnect the “spark plug wire” before touching the sharp end of the chain.
• You should check the tension of a new chain within 5 minutes of using it. For an old chain, check
the tension every 15 minutes of use.
• Always loosen the side nuts before adjusting the chain tensioner.
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(1) Direction of movement
(2) Loosen
(3) Tighten
(4) Tension nut
