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title: How do you adjust the chain tension on the LS8?
description: The LS8 model allows for easy adjustment of the chain tension using a bolt with a 9/16 head.
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# How do you adjust the chain tension on the LS8?

## The LS8 model allows for easy adjustment of the chain tension using a bolt with a 9/16 head.

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The LS8 model is a chainsaw that requires proper maintenance to ensure it runs smoothly. One of the key components to maintaining the saw is adjusting the tension on the chain. The tension can be adjusted by using a bolt with a 9/16 head.

Turning the bolt clockwise will tighten the chain, while turning it counterclockwise will loosen the chain. It's important to make sure that the tension is not too loose or too tight.

It's recommended to leave the chain a little loose and then tighten it up and recheck it. The bar cover bolts also affect the tension of the chain, so it's important to adjust them as well. This is the process of adjusting the chain on the LS eight model chainsaw.

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