ASSEMBLY

Continued

9.Turning chain tensioning screw, adjust posi- tion of adjustment block until it is aligned and inserted into the round adjusting hole on guide bar (see Figures 7 and 8). Turning screw coun- terclockwise will move adjustment block to rear of guide bar. Turning screw clockwise will move adjustment block to front of guide bar.

10.If needed, readjust guide bar nut to finger tight only.

11.Adjust saw chain tension. Follow steps under Saw Chain Tension Adjustment, pages 8 and 9.

WARNING:Maintainproperchainten- sion always. A loose chain will increase the risk of kickback. A loose chain may jump out of guide bar groove. This may injure operator and damage chain. A loose chain will cause chain, guide bar, and sprocket to wear rapidly.

IMPORTANT!

Failure to follow these instructions when tensioning saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty. For additional information call 1-800-858-8501.

 

Adjusting Hole

Slot

Guide Bar Bolt

 

New saw chains will stretch. Check chain tension frequently when first used and tighten when chain becomes loose around guide bar.

 

 

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Sprocket Cover Tab

Guide Bar Nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7 - Installing Sprocket Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If chain becomes loose around guide

Chain Tensioning

 

 

 

bar, allow chain to cool then...

Screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment Block

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 8 - Chain Tensioning Screw and

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment Block Location

 

 

 

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SAW CHAIN TENSION

 

 

 

 

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ADJUSTMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from

 

 

 

 

 

power source before adjusting saw chain

 

 

 

 

 

tension.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain

 

Loosen nut...

 

 

 

are sharp. Use protective gloves when

 

 

 

 

handling chain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remington Power Tools Electric Chain Saw SAW Chain Tension Adjustment, Bar, allow chain to cool then, Loosen nut