Checking the tension:
Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below the bar.
Guide
Bar
Adjusting Bar Screwdriver
Wheel Knob
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chains stretch during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw.
1.Lift lever on bar knob and turn counter- clockwise 1 turn to loosen bar clamp.
LOOSEN
2.Turn adjusting wheel (downward direc- tion) to tension chain until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Lift tip of guide bar while adjusting tension.
Tighten Loosen
chain chain
Adjusting Wheel
3.Using a screwdriver, move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.
4.While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight- en only!
Bar
Knob
TIGHTEN
5.Push lever on bar knob down to return lever to closed/locked position.
WARNING: Failure to push lever on bar knob down to closed/locked position could result in serious personal injury or damage to your chain saw.
6.Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar.
7.If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclock- wise); then, loosen chain by turning the adjusting wheel 1/4 turn (upward direc- tion). Retighten bar knob.
8.If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose.
WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur- ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
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