How often do you tighten your chainsaw chain?

[Bill G]

Might as well make your day more exciting and interesting!

Ahhhh NO

 

[sb47]

Lots of variables in that ark of a question. Best answer is when ever it gets loose.

 

[jonsereds 621]

It aint rocket science. When it looks too loose a liitle loose dont bother me.

I'd go with this, it doesn't want to be tight, it needs to be just a little loose.

 

[Piotr Pakuła]

A lot depends on the quality of the cutting equipment, the type of tree and the amount of dirt

 

[fields_mj]

When a chain and/or rim are new, I check them after every tank. Once they are broken in, I only check them when I sharpen the chain, and that's really only indirectly because if they are too loose, the chain is more difficult to sharpen.

 

[dave ensign]

On the fourth Monday of the month but not in April.

 

[Piotr Pakuła]

yes only february 30 possibly April 1

 

[cdherman]

You guys are mean! I have no snarky things to add, but a minor aside to add. I like to tighten the chain pretty snug and then lift the bar halfway between its upper limit and lower position on the bolts as I am tightening the bar bolts. This adjusts the bar to a neutral position.

I was taught it reduces wear on chain, bar and sprocket.

My stuff ages well so I am happy. Wish I were better with carbs........