To keep your chainsaw cutting with the most efficiency, you want to check the chain’s tension regularly. Within a few hours of use, the chain will heat and expand and eventually need readjusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re new to chainsaws or you’ve never done this before, adjusting the tension for the first time can be confusing. Don’t worry; it’s not too fairly easy, and that’s precisely what this page is for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all chainsaws are the same, but most of them are similar when it comes to this task; the biggest difference usually comes in the location of the chain tension screw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve provided a step-by-step guide below and found a very helpful video to give you the most information possible. Before we get into it, I’ll quickly review the “snap test.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The snap test is simple yet effective means of testing the chain’s tension. This will help you determine whether or not you need to adjust the tension.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n