Proper Chain Tension on Chainsaws

Proper chain tension is something to keep in mind before you go tearing through logs and trees. Not only is it safer, but it can improve your saws performance and extend the life of your chain, bar and the saw itself. Make sure you wear gloves for this.

1. Loosen the bar mounting nuts to a little less the finger tight.

2. Locate the chain tensioner. Hold the end of the bar up slightly and adjust slowly

3.Check for proper tension....When you pull up firmly on the chain in the middle top portion of your bar your chain should not rise out of the track at the highest point, but it should be close. The chain should also be able to be pulled freely along the track.

4. Tighten up the nuts and recheck the tension.

 

Few more tips - This procedure is for a cold chain, when a chain heats up it stretches a little bit. If you’re using a new chain, check tension frequently until you break it in (they stretch quite a bit). Make sure your chain is sharp.  We offer same day chain sharpening at a very fair price, Feel free to drop by Full Throttle Repair