Poulan 952802143, 545186808 Chain Tension, Checking the tension, Adjusting the tension

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Adjusting

Screw

Tensioning Rack

4.Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Bar bolts

Guide bar

5.Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.

Tip of

Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Depth Gauge

Drive Links

6.Place chain over and behind clutch re- tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.

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

8.Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

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

10.Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install the clutch cover.

11.Replace the bar nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar nuts.

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with chain already installed)

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage.

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust- ment tool (bar tool) to move chain around guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below the bar.

Guide

Bar

Chain Adjustment

Bar Nuts Adjusting Tool

Screw (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chains stretch during use. This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw. Always check chain tension each time be- fore you start the chain saw.

An adjusting screw (located on the guide bar) is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see illustration).

1.Loosen bar nuts until they are finger tight against the clutch cover.

2.Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

Adjusting

Screw

3.Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.

4.Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad- justing screw until sag does not exist.

5.While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with the bar tool.

Bar Nuts

6.Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar.

7.If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw. Retighten bar nuts.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Plan Ahead Starting ReminderTions found in this manual Kickback Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionAvoid Pull-In Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pinch-KickbackChain Brake and CKA Angle Kickback Safety FeaturesChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Attaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyAnsi B175.1-2000 American National Chain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Operation Fuel Requirements Before Starting Engine Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Kickback occurs Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engineTree Felling Techniques Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beInertia activating function control Operating TipsTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Notch CUT and Felling the TreeCutting a Fallen Tree Important PointsLimbing Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support Limbing and Pruning Important PointsService Check Fuel Mixture Level Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenReplace Fuel Filter Chain AdjustmentReplace Spark Plug To Sharpen ChainSeasonal Storage Carburetor AdjustmentStorage Cooling SystemEmpty fuel tank and refill with Load Adjustment EngineEngine OtherPoulan Canada, contactLigations The U.S. Environmental

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