WARNING: A saw chain with an incorrect tension can come loose from the guide bar and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the saw chain regularly.
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Loosen the bar nut that holds the drive sprocket cover and chain brake. Use the combination wrench.
- Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning screw. Use the combination wrench.
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Tighten the saw chain until it is tight against the guide bar.
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Tighten the bar nut with the combination wrench and lift the front of the guide bar at the same time.
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Make sure that you can pull the saw chain around freely by hand and that it does not hang from the guide bar.
Note: Refer to Product overview for the position of the chain tensioning screw on your product.