Chain Adjustment - Poulan Pro 545186756 Instruction Manual

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
in the list of available replacement parts.
The chain must comply with kickback re-
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
with this saw. See your authorized ser-
vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-
vidual 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.
Adjusting Screw
Bar
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.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters
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.
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.
Adjusting pin hole
Adjusting
Bar Clamp
screw
Nuts
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
TENANCE
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS
Tip of
WARNING:
Bar
cessory or attachment might present a
risk of injury to the operator.
REPLACEMENT PART
Hex Nuts
Oil Cap
Bar Adjusting Screw
Bar Adjusting Pin
Depth Gauge
File (5/32" dia.) Twin Pak
Xtra GUARDr Chain - -18"
Lo- -Kickr Guide Bar - - 18"
Bar & Chain Lubricant - -1 qt.
Bar & Chain Lubricant - -1 gal.
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Inside view of
Bar Clamp
Adjusting pin
in the
MAIN-
section.
Use of any other ac-
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