Poulan 530088740 manual Adjusting the tension, Know Your SAW

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Tip of Bar

 

 

 

 

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Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,

 

 

 

 

 

roll chain around guide bar to ensure all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

links are in bar groove.

Proper chain direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place chain onto the sprocket

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.

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.

SAn adjusting screw (located on the guide bar) is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see illustration). Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly con- tacts bottom of guide bar rail.

Guide bar

Adjusting

Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

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.

S Tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool. Torque to 10--15 ft/lbs.

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 bar clamp nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw. Re- tighten bar clamp 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.

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Chain

Front Hand Guard

 

 

Front Handle

Adjustment Tool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Bar Tool)

 

 

 

 

 

Starter Rope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

Chain

Muffler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter

Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

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