Electric chain saw chain adjustment. How loose should it be?

I saw a similar model for sale, for about $40, that could be used for replacement parts, or might even replace it if it actually works ok.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wen-Working-14-Electric-Chain-Saw-Model-6014/263764420734?hash=item3d6995a87e:g:KUQAAOSwOAda4nEM



Wen Working 14 Electric Chain Saw Model 6014 eBay

its probably like the gas model. so you remove the 2 nuts holding on the side cover of the blade side, remove the cover and the blade and chain. To fit back, slacken the adjuster screw a little bit, or if fitting a new chain then a fair amount, as you have to be careful that the pin on the adjuster fits into the proper hole on the saw bar, as you fit back on the bar, of which you have already cleaned out the grooves. supporting the bar in the slackest position, fit on the chain, making sure that the cutting edge at the bottom is coming towards the motor. Then slide the bar and chain away from the motor to take up the slack, then fit back the metal guide in the original position, fit cover with the adjuster pin in its hole on the bar, and replace the 2 nuts almost tight but slack enough to use the adjuster to set the chain to cutting position..slightly sagging on the sprocket nose type, or snug on the solid nose type..then tighten the cover 2 nuts firmly but not excessively as that will damage the machine..NB the bar & chain depends on the adjuster, not on the nuts tightness to maintain tension

http://www.poulanpro.com/ddoc/POUO/POUO2010_USen/POUO2010_USen_1420_.pdf

There is a slide bolt on the side of all chain saws that allow tightning of the chain. You loosen this bolt and slide the chain bar forward until you can just slide a dime under the chain and the bar. It may take a couple of adjustments as the chain stretches a little after it gets warmed up by the friction of the bar.

Mitch if you attempted what is in the manual, and it is not working we would have to see and touch the saw to determine what has failed. If you loosened the bar bolts before trying the adjuster and it did not work, I suggest a trip to a local saw shop.

Chain adjustment pages 1, 8 and 9.
This is from a Remington OM
http://shoppingcart.msservicecompany.com/msservice_net/product_files/107624%2001/107624-01-EL-8-OM.pdf
If you have more questions or need additional help please reply below and I will get back to you. Thank you for using FixYa and Good Luck. HTH
Lou

You don't need the adjusting screw, if it is missing, you can still run the saw. Get the chain straightened out on the blade, with the cover on if you can, keep the cover bolt loose, put the blade in a vise, pull on the saw and tighten the cover bolt at the same time, make sure the chain moves, as long as it is not dangling down real loose, you should be all set. My adj screw bit the dust years ago, so did the safety bar. Still works great.

Input "M12510US" in the model number here (if not your saw the procedure should be similar):
Remington.com
http://www.desaparts.com/index.htm

• Type "YourModelNo" into the "Model #:" window, then click search.
• Click the YourModelNo - Remington Electric Chain Saw "View Model" link.
• Click “View Owners Manual” or "View Illustrated Parts Breakdown" link.

See pages 7 through 9, for use as a guide.
HTH
Lou
Are you aware RemingtonPower is no longer in production? Replacement parts are becoming difficult to find.

Remington.com
http://www.desaparts.com/index.htm

• Type "YourModelNo" into the "Model #:" window, then click search.
• Click the YourModelNo - Remington Electric Chain Saw "View Model" link.
• Click “View Owners Manual” or "View Illustrated Parts Breakdown" link.

Items 13 and 14 on your IPB
6" Guide Bar $12.98 and 6" Chain $11.97

Remington Power has stopped production and many replacement parts are NLA. I suggest you waste little time ordering these. HTH
Lou

You can 14SC available online at www.masterparts.net you also can contact them toll free at 800-446-1446. They ship parts out very fast.

If a new chain ::
make and model is important here, as are guide bar length
a particular chainsaw, may be available with 12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26 inch guide bar,
likewise different saws (even from different makers) use the same size of chain
a chain for this saw may be sold in a variety of lengths or
may be sold in the longest length only and require links removed to suit smaller bars.
back to the store, with the saw, for confirmation

If an old chain::
stretched way beyond safety, replace