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5. Fit the chain cover to the power unit and fasten the
nuts to chainsaw and fasten the nuts until finger tight.
6. While holding up the tip of the bar, adjust the chain
tension by turning the adjustment wheel until the chain
engages in the bar channel. When tensioned correctly it
should be possible to pull one full chain link free of the
bar channel with ease.
7. Tighten the wheel securely finger tight. Then check
the chain for smooth rotation and proper tension while
moving it by hand. If necessary, loosen the chain cover.
8. Tighten the tensioner wheel.
NOTE!
A new chain will expand its length during the
first period of use. Check and re-adjust the tension
frequently as a loose chain can easily derail or
cause rapid wear of itself and the chain bar.
CAUTION!
If the saw chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO
TAUT, the clutch, chain bar, chain and crank
shaft bearing will suffer premature wear, above
FIG shows the correct tension A (when cold) and
tension B (when warm). FIG C shows a chain that
is too loose.
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