How Tight Should a Chainsaw Chain Be? Check 3 Signs
A cold chainsaw chain should sit against the underside of the guide bar without visible sag, move smoothly around the bar when the saw is disabled and the brake is released, and return to the groove after a gentle lift. Those are general checks—not a universal measurement—so use the tensioning sequence and acceptance limits in the manual for your exact saw and cutting attachment.
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