Poulan 545186755 instruction manual Service and Adjustments

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File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Worn Groove

Correct Groove

Replace the guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is neces- sary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw.

LUBRICATION

Bar Oil

Fill Cap

S Check bar and chain oil before use and every 15 minutes while operating the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

SAfter each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with

a mild detergent.

S Wipe off the unit and labels with a clean dry cloth.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening requires special tools. You can purchase sharpening tools at an authorized service dealer or go to a professional chain sharpener.

WARNING: Avoid accidental start- ing. Always unplug saw from power source before installing a bar and/or chain.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

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

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur- ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You should recheck your chain tension fre- quently and adjust the chain tension as

required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION

section.

Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available replacement parts. The chain must comply with kickback re- quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with this saw.

See an authorized service dealer to re- place and sharpen individual cutters on your chain.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1.Disconnect the chain saw from the power source.

2.Turn the unit upside down on a flat surface. Straighten out chain, then lay it on a flat surface.

Adjusting

Screw

Bar Nuts

3. Remove bar mounting nuts, bar clamp plate, and old chain.

4.Turn the adjusting screw counter- clockwise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. Do not remove the adjusting screw from the unit.

5.Hold chain with cutters facing as shown.

Tip of

Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

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