Remington Power Tools M30016AS, M15014AS, M15012US, M35016AW, M30016US Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Unplug chain saw from power source before adjusting saw chain tension.

WARNING: Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

WARNING: Maintain proper chain tension 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 ten- sioning saw chain will damage saw and void the warranty. For additional information call 1-800- 626-2237.

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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If chain becomes loose around guide

bar, allow chain to cool then...

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Loosen nut...

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Turn chain tensioning screw

clockwise to tension saw chain...

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		5/32"

Pull chain to check tension. Guide links should not come out of guide bar groove...

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Tighten nut with wrench. A slight sag of 1/8" between chain and bottom of guide bar is acceptable.

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