Adjusting Saw Chain Tension - Craftsman 71.74295 Operator's Manual

Figure 4
Rotate t hesocket head screw onthe
front o fthesawhead clockwise totake
uptheslack inthechain. (see figure 2
from previous step)
Replace thesprocket cover, barclamp
and socket head screws i nthatorder.
Adjust thetension o nthechain before
use.
ADJUSTING
SAW CHAIN TENSION
With the battery removed from the
power handle, pull the center of the
chain away from the bar at the center
of the bar with your fingers (always
wear gloves). The tension is correct
when you can pull the chain 1/8"
from the bar and it snaps back when
released. (see figure 5) The chain
should not sag away from the bar.
front of the saw head to loosen or
tighten the chain as needed. When the
chain is the correct tension, tighten the
two socket head screws that hold the
bar clamp in place.
Do not over-tighten the chain as this
will lead to premature wear of the
chain and bar. Over-tightening can
also reduce battery life and cause the
circuit breaker to trip.
Check the tension on the chain often
when it is new. New chain stretches in
the initial few hours of use.
OILING THE CHAIN
Oil the chain before each use with
unused SAE30 weight motor oil or saw
chain oil. Lubricate the chain along its
entire length.
CONNECTING POLE SAW
ATTACHMENTTO THE POWER
HANDLE
Be sure to follow the following safety
precautions when attaching and
detaching tools from the power handle.
Remove the battery from the handle
before attaching or detaching tools.
Never touch the control switches on
the power handle when attaching and
detaching tools
To attach the pole to the power
handle:
1. Twist the lock ring on the power
handle to the unlocked position. (see
figure 6)
Figure 5
To adjust the chain tension, loosen the
socket head screw that hold the bar
clamp.
Turn the socket head screw on the