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The Makita EA3601F is one that has a tool-less chain tensioning gizmo. Other manufacturers use it, too. Designed for the consumer market. With an otherwise good saw, is there anyone that has no problem with these methods of tensioning instead of the traditional two bolts/nuts and adjusting screw? I have never used one. Are they cumbersome to use? If so, that seems odd, since they are supposed to make it easier for Joe Homeowner to keep proper chain tension. Or do they fail or just what? Or are they fine?