Poulan PP300E CHAIN TENSION including units with chain already installed, Checking the tension

CHAIN TENSION (including units with chain already installed)

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight will cause damage.

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the combina- tion screwdriver/wrench 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.

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 your saw.

You can adjust chain tension by loosen- ing the bar clamp nuts and turning ad- justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar.

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

SRelease the chain brake. Pull firmly until

the handguard is pulled fully back to- wards the front handle, then release the lever.

SIf chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.

SIf chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

SLift up the tip of the bar and tighten the

bar clamp nuts with the assembly tool.

SRecheck chain tension. Tension is cor- rect when chain does not sag below the bar but still can be moved around the bar.

KNOW YOUR SAW

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

	Bar Oil Cap				Handguard
Trigger Lockout				Chain Adjustment Screw
Button
Power
Cord		Trigger Switch	Bar Clamp		Bar	Chain

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit after lock--out button has been pushed forward. Release the trigger to turn the unit off.

TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON

The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a control feature designed to prevent the motor from being accidently started. When the rear handle is gripped in a nor- mal cutting position, the lock--out button

can be pushed in by the thumb, permit- ting the index finger to squeeze the trig- ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres- sure on the lock--out button once the trigger has been engaged.

BAR OIL CAP

The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil tank.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is used to adjust the chain tension.

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