Ryobi RCS5050 - Chain Tensioning

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OPERATION
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CHAIN TENSIONING
1. Stop the engine. Wear protective gloves.
Disengage the chain brake.
2. Make sure the bar mounting nuts are
loosened to finger-tight.
NOTE: The combination wrench is
stored in the product's on-board tool
storage located on the chain cover.
3. To increase the chain tension, turn the
chain tensioning screw clockwise and
check the chain tension frequently. To
reduce the chain tension, turn the chain
tensioning screw counterclockwise and
check the chain tension frequently.
Tighten the bar mounting nuts by turning
them clockwise to 11 ~ 13 Nm (Turn the
nut 180° or 3 flats past finger tight). Do
not overtighten.
NOTE: The chain tension is correct
when the gap between the cutter in the
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the chain in the middle of the lower side
of the bar downwards (away from the
bar) and measure the distance between
the bar and the chain cutters.
WARNING: The temperature of the chain
increases during normal operation causing
the chain to stretch. Check the chain tension
frequently and adjust as required. A chain
tensioned while warm may be too tight upon
cooling. Make sure that the chain tension
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instructions.