15
SERVICE
WARNING: Dis connect the spark
plugbef ore performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Werecommend all serv ice and adjustments
notlis tedin this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theins truction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Check:
Fuelmix ture level Beforeeach use....
Bar lubrication Before each use.......
Chain tension B efore each use.......
Chain sharpness Before each use.....
For damaged parts Before each use...
For loose caps Beforeeach use......
For loose fasteners Beforeeach use...
For loose parts Before each use......
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use................
Complete saw After each use.......
Air filter Every 5 hours*.............
Chain brake Every 5 hours*.........
Spark arresting screen
andmuffler Every 25 hours*..........
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...
* Hou rs of Operation --
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tainunit as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustmentswill need to be made periodical-
ly to properly maintainy ourunit.
SOncea y ear, replace the spark plug, air filter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air filter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer f or re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: Itis nor malf or a small amount ofoil
to appear underthe s awafter engine stops .
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
SON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gines tops; then restart engine and continue.
SFuel Tank -- Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
SOilTank --D o not use saw if oil t ank shows
signs of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERSAND PARTS

SBar Nuts
SChain
SMuffler
SCylinder Shield
SAir Filter
SHandle Screws
SVibrationMounts
SStarter Housing
SFront Hand Guard

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust pow der and cuts
slowly. SeeCHAIN SHARPENING.

CHECK GUIDE BAR

Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
nance:
SSaw cuts to one side or at an angle.
SSaw has to be forced through the cut.
SInadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damagethe chain and make c uttingdifficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
inthe STOP position, then clean all sawdus t
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
Tomaintain guide bar:
SMoveON/STOPswitchtoSTOP.
SLoosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.
SClean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
RemoveSawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes
SBurring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
SWhenrail top is uneven, us e a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWornG roove
FileR ail Edges
and Sides
Square