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MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION
W A R N I N G
Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The chain saw is very sharp. Always
wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain.
W A R N I N G
A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling. Check the “cold tension” before
next use.
NOTE:
During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain increases. The drive links of a
correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 1/16 in. (1.58 mm) out of the bar groove.
NOTE:
New chains tend to stretch; check the chain tension frequently and tension as required.
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Stop the motor and remove the battery
from the chain saw before setting the
chain tension.
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Slightly loosen the chain cover lock bolt.
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Turn the chain tensioning bolt clockwise
to tension the chain.
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Rotate the chain cover lock bolt
clockwise to secure. Retension the
chain whenever the flats on the drive
links hang out of the bar groove.
Chain Cover Lock Bolt
Chain Tension Knob
Flats on drive links
1/16 in. (1.58mm)
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