Homelite UT10588 User Manual

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so that it is aligned with the position of the bar 
chain tensioning pin hole.

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Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts. 

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Finger-tighten the bar mounting nuts. The bar 
must be free to move for tension adjustment.

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Remove all slack from the chain by turning the 
chain tensioning screw clockwise until the chain 
seats snugly against the bar with the drive links 
in the bar groove.

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Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag.

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The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no 
sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is 
snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. 
Ensure that the chain brake is not set.
NOTE:  If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen 

the bar nuts slightly and turn the tension adjuster 
1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide 
bar up and retighten the bar nuts securely. Ensure 
that the chain will rotate without binding.

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