Poulan S1634, S1838 instruction manual Checking the tension, Chain Tension, Adjusting the tension

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Cutters

Depth Gauge

Checking the tension:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Links

Place chain onto the sprocket

7.Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.

8.Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.

9.Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

10.Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA- TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA- TION).

DISENGAGED

Front Hand Guard

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

11.Now, install chain brake making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the screw is turned.

12.Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten only. Once the chain is tensioned, you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with chain already installed) NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight can cause damage.

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chain stretches during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen- ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad- justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.

SIf chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

SIf chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting

Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

SLift up the tip of the bar and securely tight- en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

SRecheck chain tension.

Chain Brake

Nuts

WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Hearing Afety Hat Protection Eye Snug Fitting Plan AheadTions before attempting to use the unit Tions found in this manualKickback Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionAvoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance Kickback Maintain ControlChain P/N Chain Brake and CKA AngleBAR ModelAttaching the BAR & Chain If not Checking the tension Adjusting the tensionChain Tension Throttle LOCK-OUT ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your Chain SAW Throttle TriggerImportant Points to Remember ON/STOP SwitchFueling Engine BAR and Chain LubricationImportant Points Starting a Warm EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Inertia activating function controlPlan a clear retreat path Tree Felling Techniques Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Essary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engineBucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingPruning Cleaning the air filterLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingInspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenCarburetor Adjustment BAR MaintenanceStorage Chain SharpeningIgnition Timing Spark PlugTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Your Warranty Rights and OB Need Service PART?Need ASSISTANCE? NANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission Related Parts Any