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How tight should a chain saw chain be?
I just got my first chain saw and the book says to tighten it until it firmly contacts the guide bar. I have it so it is completely contacting the bar, but I can pull it away with my fingers (and if I let go it snaps back) Is this tight enough or should it be so tight that it can't be pulled from the guide bar? Any suggestions will be appreciated. 
I have used chain saws for years. I recommend tighten the chain till it will pull away from the bar just enough to separate from the bar and no more. The base of the chain should remain mostly within the bar groove. Then while wearing gloves for hand protection, and the saw is not running, you should be able to spin (move forward by hand) the chain on the bar with little resistance and without slipping the chain completely free of the bar. The chain should not droop from the bar if properly tight. I believe your description of how you are checking tightness is correct.
Also as the chain becomes worn it will develop slack which then reqires the chain to be retightened.
Remember mistakes while using chain saws can be unforgiving and serious (there is no second chance). Ensure your footing is stable and no other objects, branches, people, pets ETC. are close by while running chain saws.
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