Poulan 2000-01, 530087722 operating instructions Attaching the BAR & Chain If not

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the Spark Arrestor.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau- tions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your retailer or call 1-800-554-6723.

The assembly tool provided with your saw is the only tool needed for assembly. Protec- tive gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

WARNING: Recheck each assembly step if the saw is received assembled. Al- ways wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

SLoosen and remove the clamp nuts and the bar clamp from the saw.

Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).S

Location of shipping spacer

	Clamp
Bar Clamp	Nuts
	Assembly Tool

SAn adjusting pin and screw are used to adjust the tension of the chain. It is very important when assembling the bar that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns with a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjust- ment pin before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.

Inside view of

Bar Clamp

Adjustment screw

S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock- wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. This should al- low the pin to be near the correct position. Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar.

S Mount the bar as illustrated.

S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible.

S Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration

it is easy to place the chain on the saw the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction.

S Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum. Fit the chain be- tween the teeth in the sprocket.

S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar.

S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the groove of the bar.

SHold guide bar against the saw frame and install bar clamp. Make sure the adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in the bar. Re- member this pin moves the bar forward

and backward as the screw is turned.

S Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.

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