Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available re- placement parts. The chain must com- ply with kickback requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with this saw. See your authorized service dealer to re- place and sharpen individual cutters on your chain.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

1.Disconnect the chain saw from the power source.

2.Remove bar clamp nuts.

3.Remove bar clamp and old chain.

Bar Clamp

Nuts

7.Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the bar.

Inside view of Bar Clamp

Adjusting pin hole

Bar

Adjusting Screw

Clamp

 

4.Turn the adjusting screw counter- clockwise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. Do not remove the adjusting screw from the bar clamp.

5.Carefully remove the new chain from the package. Hold chain with cutters facing as shown.

Tip of

Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Depth Gauge

Drive Links

6.Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove and then into the teeth of the sprocket in the tip of the guide bar.

Adjusting screw

Adjusting pin

8.Secure the guide bar and bar clamp with the bar clamp nuts; tighten

finger tight only.

CAUTION: If saw chain is installed back- wards, the saw will vibrate excessively and will not cut wood.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN- TENANCE section.

CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS

WARNING: Use of any other ac- cessory or attachment might present a risk of injury to the operator.

REPLACEMENT PART

PART NO.

 

 

Hex Nuts

530015917

Oil Cap

530053072

Bar Adjusting Screw

530016265

Bar Adjusting Pin

530053068

File (5/32dia.) Twin Pak

952055085

Xtra GUARDr Chain --18

952051338

Lo--KickrGuide Bar -- 18

952044418

Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt.

952030203

Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal.

952030204

 

 

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Poulan 952801955 instruction manual To Replace Chain, Chain Adjustment, Customer Serviceable Parts