Chain Tension - Poulan Pro 530086532 Instruction Manual

S Prepare the chain by checking the proper di-
rection. Without following the illustration it is
easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Depth Gauge
Cutters
Drive Links
S Place the chain over and behind the
clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.
Place chain onto the sprocket
S Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth
in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.
S Fit chain drive links in to bar groove.
S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the groove of the bar. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame and
install the chain brake.
S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

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.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar 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.
Tip of
Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important.
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.
An adjusting screw (located on the guide bar )
is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see
illustration).
S Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,
roll chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.
S Lift 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 securely with the
bar tool.
S Use 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.
S If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose.
WARNING:
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
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Chain Adjustment
Tool (Bar Tool)
Chain
Guide bar
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Brake
Nuts
If the saw is operated