Adjusting The Chain Tension - Ryobi RY3714 Operator's Manual

ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION

See Figures 43 - 45.
WARNING:
Never touch or adjust the chain while the engine
is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always
wear protective gloves when performing main-
tenance on the chain.
 Stop the engine before setting the chain tension.
 Make sure the bar mounting nuts are loosened
to finger tight.
 Turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to
tension the chain.
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when
there is no slack on the underside of the guide
bar, the chain is snug, and it can be turned by
hand without binding.
 Retension the chain whenever the flats on the
tie straps hang out of the bar groove.
NOTE: During normal saw operation, the tem-
perature of the chain increases. The tie straps
of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang
approximately .050 in. out of the bar groove.
The tip of the combination wrench can be used
as a guide to help determine the correct warm
chain tension.
NOTE: New chains tend to stretch; check
the chain tension frequently and tension as
required.
CAUTION:
A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight
upon cooling. Check the "cold tension" before
next use.
MAINTENANCE
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FLATS ON TIE STRAPS
. 050 in. (1.25 mm)
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.050 (1.25 mm)
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