Just bought a 562XP

[John Mc]

Loving the new 562XP so far. I've been out doing some crop & mast tree release, and it's been a pleasure to work with.

Only one gripe, and it's relatively minor: I really don't like the way the chain tension adjust works. I tighten it up, but before I can get the bar nuts tight, it's loose again. I have not looked at the mechanism, but it almost feels like it's just a straight rack & pinion that just relaxes as soon as you aren't holding tension on the screwdriver. I need a thord hand to hold things in place while I tighten things up. My older Husky and Jonsered saws felt more like a worm drive: you'd tighten it up, and it would stay tight while you snugged down the bar nuts.

I'd check the manual to see if there is some new procedure, but I have to find what I did with it first.

[firefighter ontheside]

I have no experience with that saw, but you tried tightening the chain by resting the bar nose on something like a log and then lift the other end by the handle so that weight rests on the nose.  Now tighten the chain to your liking and then tighten the nuts while still resting weight on the nose.  This is the way I always tighten chains and then the nuts.  You just need to get the nuts a little tight and then you can set the saw down to get a better hold to tighten the rest of the way.

[John Mc]

I have no experience with that saw, but you tried tightening the chain by resting the bar nose on something like a log and then lift the other end by the handle so that weight rests on the nose.  Now tighten the chain to your liking and then tighten the nuts while still resting weight on the nose.  This is the way I always tighten chains and then the nuts.  You just need to get the nuts a little tight and then you can set the saw down to get a better hold to tighten the rest of the way.

I either hold the bar tip up with my hand and snug the bar nuts op with the other, or find a chunk of wood to rest the bar nose on. Results are the same: Let go of the screwdriver, and the chain loosens a bit.

[Spike60]

Happens when they are new, especially so if they are dry. As you may be noticing, the adjustment screw comes to a dead stop instead of ratcheting as it should. One thing to try is to back it out a couple turns and then tighten it up again. Also a good idea to add some grease to the gears, both under the cover and to the adjustment screw itself.

Honestly not really sure what's going on there, but I do add the grease to every side cover when setting them up in the store. Once they are good, they stay that way.

[Old Greenhorn]

Never had a lick of trouble with mine that wasn't operator induced. ;D Took mine back to the dealer this week just for a wellness check. Only 7 hours run time and all looks well. 8)