Poulan 2002-06 Adjusting the tension, Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

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Mount the Bar

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

Tip of

Bar

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.

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.

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

 

Cutters

Depth Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Links

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 loosening the chain brake nuts and turning the adjusting 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

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.

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 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 Plan Ahead Kickback Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Handle Fuel with CautionLocked Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance Kickback Maintain ControlChain Brake and CKA Angle Attaching the BAR & Chain If not Computed kickback angle CKA TableChain Brake Nuts Guide Bar Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn Adjusting the tensionRecheck chain tension Chain Brake Nuts Throttle Lockout ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your SAW Throttle TriggerBAR and Chain Lubrication Fueling EngineImportant Points to Remember Inertia activating function control Starting a Warm EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beFelling Large Trees Tree Felling TechniquesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Bucking Without a Support Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingAIR Filter PruningLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingChain Sharpening Carburetor AdjustmentsBAR Maintenance Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenTrouble Cause Remedy Need Service PART?Contact your authorized service dealer Need ASSISTANCE?Agency, Environment Canada and POU Consequential Damages Poulan

2002-06, 530088310 specifications

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