Remington LNT-2: 076728K User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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Note:

For pre-assembled models, the saw

chain tension is properly set at factory. A

new chain will stretch. Check new chain

after first few minutes of operation. Allow

chain to cool down. Follow steps below to

readjust saw chain tension.

1. Before adjusting chain, make sure

guide bar nuts are only ﬁnger tight (see

Figure 3, page 6). Also make sure adjust-

ing block is in oval adjusting hole on

guide bar (see Figures 3 and 4, page 6).

2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until

all slack is out of chain (see Figure 5).

Note:

There should be no gap between

side links of chain and bottom of guide

bar (see Figure 6).

3. Wearing protective gloves, move chain

around guide bar. Chain should move

freely. If chain does not move freely,

loosen chain by turning adjusting screw

counterclockwise.

SAW CHAIN

TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Unplug chain saw

from power source before adjust-

ing saw chain tension.

WARNING: Cutting edges on

chain are sharp. Use protective

gloves when handling chain.

WARNING: Maintain proper

chain tension always. A loose

chain will increase the risk of

kickback. A loose chain may jump

out of guide bar groove. This may

injure operator and damage

chain. A loose chain will cause

chain, guide bar, and sprocket to

wear rapidly.

Figure 5 - Turning Adjusting Screw

Guide Bar

Correct

Tension

Guide Bar

Gap

Incorrect

Tension

Guide Bar Nuts

Figure 6 - Saw Chain Adjustment

1. Remove oil cap.

2. Fill oil tank with SAE #30 motor oil.

Note:

For temperatures below 30°F, use

SAE #10 oil. For temperatures above

75°F, use SAE #40 oil.

3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap

ﬁrmly for good seal. This will avoid oil

seepage from tank.

4. Wipe off excess oil.

Note:

It is normal for oil to seep when saw

is not in use. Empty oil tank after each use to

prevent seepage.

FILLING OIL TANK

4. After chain tension is correct, tighten

guide bar nuts ﬁrmly. If not, guide bar

will move and loosen chain tension.

This will increase the risk of kickback.

This can also damage saw.

Note:

A new

chain will stretch. Check new chain

after ﬁrst few minutes of operation.

Allow chain to cool down. Readjust

chain tension.

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