How To Change A Mini Chainsaw Chain

Changing A Mini Chainsaw Chain: Step-By-Step

Step 1: Remove The Battery

The first step is to take out the battery. There's no need to lose a digit here. If you don't know how to change the battery, read our full guide on how to change a mini chainsaw battery. 

Step 2: Remove The Faceplate

Using your hand, unscrew the little knob on the front of the faceplate. You don't need any tools to do this.

Once the knob is off, pull off the faceplate. It should be pretty easy. 

Step 3: Take Off The Bar & Chain

Remove the bar and chain from the chainsaw. If the chain is too tight, you may need to loosen it.

You'll have to lift up the baffle to take off the bar and chain.

Pull the chain away from the sprocket - using gravity to your advantage is the easiest way. 

Step 4: Remove The Old Chain From The Bar

Okay, now pull the chain off of the bar.

This is pretty easy and in most cases, and since there is no tension on the chain, it is practically falling off the bar. 

Step 5: Put New Chain On The Bar

Opposite to Step 4, except now you are putting the chain back on the bar. You have to wrap the inside of the chain around and in the groove of the bar.

This can get relatively tricky but if you hold the bar straight up, and use gravity it will fall in place.

When you do this, make sure you line the chain teeth up with the little diagram included on the mini chainsaw.

See below to understand what I'm talking about:

Step 6: Put The Bar & Chain Back On The Mini Chainsaw

Pull the loose end of the chain around the sprocket, and then line up the bar with the chain tensioning pin. You'll need to lift the baffle back up to do this.

Wait... what's that? You don't know what a baffle is? It's this thing:

This is the hardest part of the whole process because the chain can fall off and be annoying. Take your time, no rush. 

Step 7: Put The Faceplate Back On

Opposite to Step 2, put the face plate back onto the mini chainsaw. you should be able to line it up perfectly without issue. If you can't line it up, then something is off and you need to check your chain.

Step 8: Tighten The Chain

If you need to, now is the time to tighten the chain on your mini chainsaw. All you need to do is turn the tensioning screw clockwise towards the bar with your screwdriver.

The user manual says 'Fairly tight,' so don't over-tighten the chain, and make sure it's not all loosey-goosey either. Fairly tight!

Step 9: Oil The Chain

If you are using a new chain, then you'll want to prime the chain with a bit of oil. If you don't know how to do that, check out our guide on how to oil your mini chainsaw.

RELATED: How To Oil Your Mini Chainsaw

Alternatively, if you have an automatic oiler, you may need to prime the mini chainsaw before you put the chain back on. Be sure to check with your user manual. The Taranzy Mini Chainsaw is manually primed. 

All Done Changing Your Mini Chainsaw Chain

Congratulations. You have successfully changed your mini chainsaw chain. Be sure to do a test run on the mini chainsaw to make sure everything is copasetic.

If there are any issues, you maybe need to take off the faceplate and start tinkering around again. But other than that, you are good to go. Taranzy is one of the best mini chainsaws for beginners so changing the chain should be straightforward.

FAQs

Before you go...

Tightening the chain on your mini chainsaw is only one aspect of the maintenance that you need to know. Be sure to read our guide how to oil your mini chainsaw so you can make it last for years to come. Keep in mind, this guide is focused on the Taranzy Mini Chainsaw, if you have another chainsaw, like the Saker Mini Chainsaw, the steps will be slightly different.