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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• 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 ten-
sioning knob 1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this process
until sags 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 the 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.
Adjusting the chain tension
WARNING
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.
Flats on drive links
