CHAIN
BAR MOUNTING
TENSIONING
SCREW
APPROX. .050 in.
≈ 0.050 in.
MAINTENANCE
NUTS
Fig. 26
FLATS ON TIE STRAPS
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
25 - English
Turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise until
the flats on the tie straps of the chain contact
the bar, making sure the drive links are seated
inside the bar groove.
Retighten the bar mounting nuts securely.
Release the tip of the guide bar and verify the
chain is now correctly tensioned using the
guidelines above.
NOTE: If the chain is too tight and will not
rotate, loosen the chain cover screw slightly,
then turn the chain tensioning screw 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Lift up the tip of the guide bar,
retighten the chain cover screw securely, then
verify the chain will now rotate without binding.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check the
chain tension frequently and tension as required.
NOTICE:
A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight
upon cooling. Check the "cold tension" before
next use to avoid possible injury.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE
See Figures 29 - 31.
WARNING:
Remove the battery pack and make sure the
chain has stopped before you do any work on
the saw to avoid accidental starting and pos-
sible serious personal injury.
Use only low-kickback chain on this saw. This
fast-cutting chain will provide kickback reduction
when properly maintained.
For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be
maintained properly. The chain requires sharpen-
ing when the wood chips are small and powdery,
the chain must be forced through the wood dur-
ing cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During
maintenance of your chain, consider the following: