Poulan 545186803 instruction manual Checking the tension, Adjusting the tension, Loosen

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1.Loosen and remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclock- wise.

LOOSEN

2.Remove clutch cover. Remove the plas- tic shipping spacer (if present).

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

4.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

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

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

7.Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

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

9.Install clutch cover. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the guide bar.

CAUTION: It is very important when instal- ling the clutch cover that the adjusting pin aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar. Fail- ure to install the clutch cover correctly may re- sult in permanent damage to your chain saw.

Back view of clutch cover

Adjusting pin

10.Install bar knob and finger tighten only. Do not tighten any further at this point. Once the chain is tensioned, you will need to tighten the bar knob.

CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed)

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar knob is loosened 1 ½ -- 2 turns. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar knob is tight can cause damage.

Checking the tension:

Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the bar.

 

 

Guide bar

Adjusting

Bar knob

Screwdriver

wheel

 

 

 

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 before you start the chain saw.

1.Lift lever on bar knob and turn counter- clockwise 1 ½ -- 2 turns to loosen clutch cover.

LOOSEN

2.Turn adjusting wheel (downward direc- tion) to tension chain until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Lift tip of guide bar while adjusting tension.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Plan Ahead Starting ReminderKickback 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 FeaturesAttaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyComputed kickback angle CKA Table Attaching the Bumper Spike If not already attachedChecking the tension Adjusting the tensionLoosen Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope OperationKnow Your SAW TightenFueling & Lubrication BAR and Chain Lubrication StartingImportant Points to Remember Important Points Cutting MethodsStarting a Warm Engine Chain BrakeSary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine Tree Felling TechniquesFelling Large Trees 6 inches 15 cm in diameter or larger Notch CUT and Felling the TreeBucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingPruning ServiceLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingAIR Filter Cleaning the air filterCleaning the Spark Arresting Screen Carburetor AdjustmentsChain Sharpening BAR MaintenanceTools required To Sharpen ChainStorage Trouble Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Table EngineLoad Adjustment Engine OtherPoulan PRO Limited WarrantyLigations The U.S. Environmental Intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours
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