Poulan 530163654 instruction manual Checking the tension, Adjusting the tension

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

Place chain onto the 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 in to bar groove.

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

10.Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install the chain brake.

11.Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten finger tight. 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.

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.

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

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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.

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

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

Guide bar

Adjusting

Screw

SUsing the screwdriver end of the bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all

links are in bar groove.

SLift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Re- lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist.

STighten chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool.

Chain Brake

Nuts

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

S If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and loos- en chain by turning the adjusting screw. Retighten chain brake nuts.

SIf chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose.

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 CautionYour left arm straight with the elbow locked Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance Kickback Maintain ControlBack toward the operator Chain Brake and CKA AngleComputed kickback angle CKA Table Front Hand Guard, designed to reduceTip Bar Attaching the BAR & Chain If notCutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Chain Tension Including units with chain already installed Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Throttle Lockout ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your SAW Throttle TriggerRight foot through rear handle Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Important Points to RememberInertia 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 LimbingInspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen Cleaning the air filterCarburetor Adjustment BAR MaintenanceSpark Plug Need Service PART?Chain Sharpening Ignition TimingTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Ligations The U. S. Environmental Your Warranty Rights and OB

530163654 specifications

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