What do you do if your chain comes off your chainsaw?

Can you put the chain on a chainsaw the wrong way?

The direction of the chainsaw blade is always the same regardless of the type or model of chainsaw. So the sharp edges of the blade should always face the clockwise direction. If you check from the top, you will notice that the sharp edges are facing the direction opposite the chainsaw body or motor.

What causes a chainsaw chain to come off the bar?

Chainsaw chains come off the bar due to worn-out bars, worn-out sprockets, and wrongly set tension. You should also note that with continued use, chains lose their tension and hence are more likely to come off the bar when you least expect it.

Can a chainsaw chain be installed backwards?

How do you put a chain back on a Stihl chainsaw?

How much slack should a chainsaw have?

A properly-tensioned chainsaw chain should still be just a little loose on the chainsaw guide bar, but the chain needs to be tight enough that you can’t pull the drive links out of the bar nose.