Full Product Manual
whereas a correctly tightened chain provides the best cutting
characteristics and prolonged working life! The chain life mainly
depends upon sufficient lubrication and correct tensioning!
NOTE: The chain tension cannot be adjusted with the retaining
nuts tightened - they must be loosened first.
1. Lift up the tip of the guide bar (8) and keep it there as you adjust the tension
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
2. Turn the tension screw (10) clockwise until the chain ‘tie straps’ are just
touching the bottom edge of the guide bar (8) (Figs. 9, 10).
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
3. Lift up the tip of the guide bar (8) and tighten the retaining nuts (9).
4. Pull the saw chain (7) along the top of the guide bar (8) by hand from one end
to the other, several times. The chain should feel tight but still move freely.
Tension test
1. Check the chain tension using one hand to lift the saw chain (7) against the
weight of the product. The correct chain tension is achieved when the saw
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