Remington Power Tools Electric Chain Saw Saw Chain Tension, Adjustment, Loosen nut, tension, Step

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.

		Step		❶
		2
Step	Bushing
1
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				❷
Figure 8 - Chain Tensioning Screw and
Adjustment Block Location					O
				O		S
				L
SAW CHAIN TENSION							E
							N
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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