Husqvarna 340i - Chain Adjustment; Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

instructions about how to receive the correct depth
gauge setting for your saw chain.
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WARNING: The risk of kickback increases if
the depth gauge setting is too large!
To adjust the depth gauge setting
Before you adjust the depth gauge setting or sharpen
the cutters, refer to To sharpen the cutters on page 28 ,
for instructions. We recommend you to adjust the depth
gauge setting after each third operation that you
sharpen the cutting teeth.
We recommend that you use our depth gauge tool to
receive the correct depth gauge setting and bevel for the
depth gauge.
1. Use a flat file and a depth gauge tool to adjust the
depth gauge setting. Only use Husqvarna depth
gauge tool to get the correct depth gauge setting and
bevel for the depth gauge.
2. Put the depth gauge tool on the saw chain.
Note:
See the package of the depth gauge tool for
more information about how to use the tool.
3. Use the flat file to remove the part of the depth
gauge that extends through the depth gauge tool.
To adjust the tension of the saw chain
WARNING:
A saw chain with an incorrect
tension can come loose from the guide bar
and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the
saw chain regularly.
1. Loosen the bar knob that holds the drive sprocket
cover.
2. Lift the front of the guide bar and turn the chain
tensioning wheel. Tighten the saw chain until it is
tight against the guide bar.
3. Tighten the bar knob and lift the front of the guide
bar at the same time.
4. Make sure that you can pull the saw chain around
freely by hand and that it does not hang from the
guide bar.
To adjust the tension of the saw chain
WARNING:
A saw chain with an incorrect
tension can come loose from the guide bar
and cause serious injury or death.
A saw chain becomes longer when you use it. Adjust the
saw chain regularly.
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