Continue reading to learn more about chainsaw chain tensioning and how tight a chainsaw chain should be.<\/p>\n
What is the ideal chainsaw chain tension?<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep your chainsaw chain “snap-tight,” as the pros would say. That is to say, while the chainsaw is not operating, the chain should be so tight that you can hardly move it by hand. However, it shouldn’t be so loose that you can pull it out of the guides on the bar’s edge.<\/p>\n When the chainsaw chain is loose, the chainsaw may vibrate excessively and it may even come off the handle as you use it.<\/p>\n On the other side, if the chain is excessively tight, the motor will be overworked and cutting will be challenging.<\/p>\n Chainsaw chains should be tensioned such that they are neither too loose nor too tight, but instead fall in the middle of the two ranges.<\/p>\n Trying to push the chainsaw chain with your finger is the best way to determine whether it is sufficiently tight. It’s too loose if you can make it move. It’s too tight if you can’t move it at all. (Complete this before turning on the chainsaw.)<\/p>\n Before each use, you should also make sure the chainsaw’s chain is properly tensioned. This is due to the chain eventually requiring tightening as it stretches over time.<\/p>\n Consult your owner’s handbook or take your chainsaw to a professional for assistance if you’re unsure how to acquire the correct chain tension.<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n![\"Chainsaw](\"https:\/\/allproductreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chainsaw-Chain-e1664947047452.jpg\")
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