Can someone tell me briefly how to tighten the chain? I've read instructions and followed them multiple times, to no avail. Thanks.
1393817
It works best with two people. It comes with the hex tool needed (at least mine did). Simply loosen the two bolts, have the other person pull the chain assembly outward with both hands while you hold the pole assembly, so the chain tightens around the platen. While it is as tight as you can keep it, hold the pole assembly with one hand while the other person keeps grip on the platen and then tighten the bolts with your other hand. Spray a little WD40 and you're good to go. This is also possible by yourself if you're ambidextrous at all. You could steady the pole assembly between your legs, loosen the bolts, pull the chain assembly tight with one hand while tightening the bolts with the other. Simply said, the object is to extend the chain platen (assembly) as far up as you can to tighten the chain around it, by whatever means you can accomplish that and then tighten the bolts that retain it while extended.
1393818
There is a screw on the red housing pointing toward the far end of the chain. You need to tighten it by turning it clockwise. But before doing that, loosen the chain by loosening the two allen screws a bit, then retightening them when you're done. If it won't tighten, something isn't right about the way the bar is mounted. (Been there with other chain saws, done that. Getting that right is a little harder to explain than this is.) Anyhow, be careful not to tighten the chain so much that it doesn't run easily. Did that once, and battery life dropped way off until I re-did it and got a more reasonable tension! There is a screw on the red housing pointing toward the far end of the chain. You need to tighten it by turning it clockwise. But before doing that, loosen the chain by loosening the two allen screws a bit, then retightening them when you're done. If it won't tighten, something isn't right about the way the bar is mounted. (Been there with other chain saws, done that. Getting that right is a little harder to explain than this is.) Anyhow, be careful not to tighten the chain so much that it doesn't run easily. Did that once, and battery life dropped way off until I re-did it and got a more... » Read More There is a screw on the red housing pointing toward the far end of the chain. You need to tighten it by turning it clockwise. But before doing that, loosen the chain by loosening the two allen screws a bit, then retightening them when you're done. If it won't tighten, something isn't right about the way the bar is mounted. (Been there with other chain saws, done that. Getting that right is a little harder to explain than this is.) Anyhow, be careful not to tighten the chain so much that it doesn't run easily. Did that once, and battery life dropped way off until I re-did it and got a more reasonable tension! « Show Less
1393819
Loosen bolts on side & adjust w/ screwdriver in front of chain. Hope this helps.
1303389
I had the exact same problem and didn't even realize there was a way to tighten it on the back. I used a penny from change in the car and it fixed my problem perfectly.
1952246
I bwlieve it is due to not having tightened it enough, tho I also believe there is a flaw in design which could help with this. It is VERY frustrating and after the 10th slip and catch, I am ready to send it back.....but when it is going well....what a beauty and so much safer than an elec chain saw or gas one.....
1458675
You need to adjust the Low Stop(its in the chain track) with a phillips screwdriver. Move it up a little away from the door. I also had some issues with this adjustment.
1053963
Lube the threads and work it a little. Mine was the same and it tightened right up. Works fine now.
1400520
Put it in its highest gear front and back. Flip the bike upside down and unhook the cable. Adjust H (high limit) screw until the the chain comes off the derailer in perfect alignment with the sprocket. Turn crank slowly and look closely through the chain link as if meets the chain. Pull the cable snug by hand without moving the derailer and tighten. Test ride it through the gears. If it doesn't want to go to 7 put it back in high and see if cable is tight. If so screw the barrel adjuster on derailer in. If it isn't tight adjust the high limit screw again. If doesn't want to shift to first simply screw the barrel adjuster out ward. Once you get them all working keep it all clean and lubed as well as tweak and adjust as needed.
2242323
I have the same problem with the chain coming off. When I used it I spent far more time putting the chain back on than I was able to use the machine. Should have taken it back. Not usefull at all.
1952247
Need to check tension,see Instructions. Chain needs to be on sprocket all the way also.
1175624
Mine is very difficult to tighten, but I used slip joint pliers and was able to tighten it about 2/3 of the way in which seems to be more than sufficient.
277045
You may have to replace the skewer, I bought one for $10 at local bike shop as the one that came on the bike was too large to fit into quick release. When replacing lock the rear brakes on the bike and remove/insert the skewer, then the chain will not move.
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First, loosen the two bolts holding the chain bar in place. Then locate the screw at the base of the chain bar. Turn thisscrew until the chain is tight, but still rides easily along the bar. I've found that this saw operates best with a fairly tightchain compared to other models. I tighten my chain until I can only pull the chain away from the bar about a quarter ofan inch from the midpoint of the chain bar. Be sure to securely tighten the two bolts holding the bar when you have thechain tightened.
811571
Turn it over twisted it, pushed it up and twisted it again to lock it. Hope this helps.
1452786
Do not assume that the chain was put on correctly at the factory, mine wasn't and it took me a while to figure out that it was put on backwards - so much for quality control. I would take the chain and bar off and reassemble it. Check to make sure the bar extender pin is in the hole in the bar. Good luck
1387164
try "jiggling" the bottom metal piece while you're tightening it. also, hand-tightening is not enough...you should be using a wrench or ratchet
1655343
the fork attachment tightens just like most quick release wheels tighten. That is done by turning the bolt so it is close to snug then flipping the tightening lever to tighten the bolt on your fork. I hope that makes sense. Thanks
927813
The chain is not aligned. You need to buy a chain alignment tool. Also make sure the chain isn't too tight - should be at least an inch of play on the chain
1566898
Easy. Take the side cover off. After making sure that there are no burrs on the chain ( if there are, they must be filed off, or the chain will not fit back in the bar track.), just fit the chain on the bar, starting at the nose. I found this to be easier if you have the bar facing straight up. Wear gloves! Fit the chain into the grove all the way down to the sprocket, then over the sprocket. If the chain is too tight, you may adjust the tension by turning the adjustment screw located in the middle of the inside of the bar. Turn it clock-wise or reverse as needed. Remember: After you have the chain on and the cover replaced, adjust the tension screw until only one tooth can be pulled clear of the chain and the chain can be pulled easily by hand around the bar.