A loose chain can make a manual polesaw very frustrating. This will make it difficult to cut and can even cause problems during operation. In this blog post, were going to show you how to tighten your Greenworks pole saws chain yourself. Continue reading to learn how you can do it yourself.
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The saw should be brought to a halt. Before you do any work, unplug it. After the chain has been stopped, let the blade cool off before you start working on it.
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Pull the pole saw apart until they click into place. Set each part aside after disconnecting them so that they arent damaged or misused during this process.
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Grab your Allen wrench (the one you should have received in the box with all your essential replacement parts), and insert it into each side of the nut. Keep turning clockwise using the wrench until the nut is snug again.
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Remove the Allen wrench, attach your pole saw to its pole, then plug it back in to test the tightness of the chain. If the blade is pressed against a branch or other object you are trying to cut, it should stop immediately.
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If there are loose teeth after adjusting the nut, take out your flat head screwdriver and press each tooth tightly against one another until they are all touching one another again. You may have to do this several times. Just continue tightening each tooth gently but firmly until it is in the correct position with its neighboring teeth.
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Unplug your saw, disconnect it from the pole and let it cool off completely before storing it.
FAQ,s
What Is Greenworks Pole Saw?
Greenworks produces single-handed polesaws that are ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue while cutting for long periods. The electric models are long-lasting and emit no emissions. They also have battery-powered options so that users can switch between tools often without waiting for the rechargeable batteries to charge up.
How To Identify The Chain On Your Pole Saw?
First, identify which type of chain your pole saw uses. If your pole saw is a Greenworks model, you can narrow your search by looking in your instruction manual to find the model number. Your manual should detail everything you need to know about identifying which specific pole saw you own.
How Do You Identify If Your Chain Has Become Loose?
Once you’ve identified the type, hold the pole saw in your hands. Then look at the teeth along the edge of the blade while it dangles below you. Your chain may be loose if they aren’t touching each other or very loose. You can also try cutting into a thick piece of wood, and if the blade doesnt stop moving when you press it down on its surface then its time to tighten your chain.
How To Adjust The Nut In Order To Tighten The Chain?
You will need to adjust the nut if you have identified a loose link. These are the instructions.
2. Remove the Allen wrench you have for spare parts, and place it in both ends of your nut.
3. Gently turn your Allen wrench counterclockwise to tighten the nut. You should feel a slight tension in the wrench after it has been inserted into its correct place. The nut should then begin to tighten itself as a result of your adjustments. If this doesnt happen or if there isnt any tension on the wrench, then your nut is probably not engaging the Allen wrench properly.
4: If this is the case, remove the Allen wrench while continuing to turn it slightly in order to lower the nuts position on its axel so that it has a bit more room to fit additional tools underneath it for further adjustments.
5: Once youve successfully inserted the Allen wrench and tightened your nut, test your pole saw to see if its working properly. You can continue this procedure until you are satisfied with the results.
How Do You Tighten The Chain?
If your saw cuts too slow or not at all when you tighten the nut, it is time to inspect your chain for loose teeth. To do this, turn off your pole saw and disconnect it from its pole before letting it cool down completely. Once that is done, remove one of the Allen wrenches included with your tools manual and use it to remove the nut that holds the chain loop in place.
Loosen Or Tighten Your Pole Saw?
After youve removed this nut, slide the chain off of its axle so that it dangles freely underneath your pole saw before carefully looking at each individual tooth on its edge. You can adjust the fit of any teeth by carefully using your Allen wrench. When doing this, you should feel the slight tension on the tool when its inserted correctly into place and when adjusting its position around the teeth. If you dont, then insert the Allen wrench deeper into this axle to see if that allows it to fit properly.
How To Put The Chain Back On?
Once youve successfully tightened your chain, its time to replace the nut that holds it in place. To do this, slide the old one off of its axle before placing the new one over it and tightening them together with the Allen wrench provided with your pole saws manual.
How To Adjust The Tension On Your Chain?
As a final step, you may need to adjust your pole saws tension so that it moves quickly and easily whenever you encounter cutting problems later on down the road. To do this, simply loosen the nut that holds your chain loop in its position before sliding your chain off of its axle and inserting it back in place. After inserting the Allen wrench correctly, place it in each end of the pole saws nut.
Conclusion
Now you know all there is to know about how to tighten a Greenworks pole saw chain. You should also be able to check your tools blade and continue using it once the adjustments are made if ever it becomes necessary again in the future! Look no further if you are looking for replacement blades. They have a great selection of chains, saws, and parts for all different brands.
