Chain Adjustment And Sharpening - Poulan Pro 545186807 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Conditions which indicate the need for chain
sharpening:
S Reduction in size of wood chips. The size
of the wood chip will decrease as the chain
gets duller until it becomes more like a
powder than a chip. Note that dead or
rotted wood will not produce a good chip.
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.
Tools required:
S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and
file holder
S Flat file
S Depth gauge tool
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN
TENSION section.
3. Sharpen cutters.
S To sharpen the cutters, position the
file holder level (90˚) so that it rests
on the top edges of the cutter and
depth gauge.
NOTE:
The chain has both left and
right hand cutters.
File Holder
File
Cutter
Depth Gauge
S Align the 30˚ file holder marks paral-
lel with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
30˚
Cutter
File Holder Line
S Sharpen cutters on one side of the
chain first. File from the inside of each
cutter to the outside. Then, turn the
chain saw around and repeat the pro-
cess for the other side of the chain.
S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
S Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
S File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).
All Cutters Remove Damage
Same Length
Top Plate
S File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
30˚
Hook Angle
Too Much Hook Angle
WARNING:
hook angle according to the manufacturer's
specifications for the chain you are using. Im-
proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
90˚
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
Cutter
S If the depth gauge is higher than the
depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of
the depth gauge tool.
S Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE:
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1- -800- -554- -6723.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED- -T
adjusting procedure.
S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED- -T ad-
Side Plate
justing procedure.
17
85˚ 60
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Rounded
Corner
Right
Squared Off
Corner
Wrong
Maintain the proper
File
Depth Gauge
The very top of the depth
The chain will be moving