Homelite UT43122 User Manual - Page 23
Warning, Adjusting The Chain Tension
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MAINTENANCE n Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface. n Remove the old chain from the bar. n Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. n Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown. NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain. n Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. n Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar. WARNING: When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain tension pin hole. Failure to properly place the chain tensioning pin in the chain tensioning pin hole could cause the chain to come loose, resulting in serious personal injury. FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 n Replace the chain cover. n Replace the chain cover lock knob; rotate knob clockwise to tighten. The bar should still be free to move for tension adjustment. n Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning knob clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove. n Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag. n Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning knob 1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist. n Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock knob. ≈ .050 in. Fig. 35 chain tensioning knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock knob. Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 34 - 35. WARNING: The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. NOTE: If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock knob slightly and turn the Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. Page 23 - English