eriklane
ArboristSite Operative
Chain never stays tight on the saw-not a new chain, so it's not stretch...bar is good, screw tightener isn't damaged. What else could it be?:chainsawguy:
This will help eliminate any slack when you put it in the wood.
Chain never stays tight on the saw-not a new chain, so it's not stretch...bar is good, screw tightener isn't damaged. What else could it be?:chainsawguy:
Yup, very good thought. I think in theory the bar shouldn't be moving back any if the tensioner is working properly. Be where I'd be checkin' out first if stretch is not in question.I would double check the tensioner maybe it's stripped or acting like it is working when the bar and cover is not on,but add weight and it isn't?Just a thought.
I agree to carefully inspect the tensioner bolt. They sometimes break on the 394/5 especially if the bar nuts get loose. I had it happen to me once, and now the bolt is one of the parts that always is in my toolbox.
Lack of good lubrication can create some issues on chain tension as well. Let us know what you figure out.
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