If you’re new to chainsaw maintenance (Read TOP 16 inch Chainsaw), tightening a chainsaw chain can be a daunting task. Still, chains often become loose after cutting. As such, it’s important that you can achieve an ideal tension time and time again. Here we will tell you how tight should a chainsaw chain be!

According to the experts, you should never be able to pull your drive links out of the bar. If this were the case, the chain could fly off the bar during cuts. Disconnect the spark plug. Then, use your fingers to pry at the chain. The chain should lift ever so slightly. However, it should not disengaging from the drive links. Be sure to adjust any loose or overly tight chains.

How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain

If your chain is sagging, you must increase the tension. Remove the spark plug and identify the tension adjustment point.

You should also be checking a chainsaw’s tension before and after every cutting session.

To adjust the tension, find the tension screw or dial located somewhere near the casing. The screw should work in the traditional sense, meaning right tighty, lefty loosey. Many new chainsaws feature tool-less dials.

Do not underestimate the importance your saw’s tension. Frequent adjustments provide you with a safer cutting environment. What’s more, they increase the lifespan of your tools.