Poulan Pro 952801955 Instruction Manual page 14

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 switch to the
ON/STOP
position.
2. Check chain for proper tension. Ad-
just chain tension if necessary. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
3. Sharpen cutters.
S To sharpen the cutters, position
the file holder level (90˚) so that it
rests on the top edges of the cut-
ter 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
parallel 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 re-
peat the process 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 dam-
age to cutting edges (side plate
and top plate of cutter).
Remove Damage
All Cutters
Same Length
Top Plate
S File chain to meet the specifica-
tions as shown.
80˚
30˚
Hook Angle
STOP
Too Much Hook Angle
section.
WARNING:
hook angle according to the manufac-
turer's specifications for the chain you
are using. Improper hook angle will in-
crease the chance of kickback which
can result in serious injury.
90˚
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Cutter
S Place gauge tool on 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: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are un-
sure about performing this procedure,
contact your authorized service dealer or
call our customer assistance help line at
1- -800--554--6723.
WARNING:
ing. Always unplug saw from power
source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Side Plate
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
60˚
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See
section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged.
14
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Rounded
Corner
Right
Squared Off
Corner
Wrong
Maintain the proper
File
Depth Gauge
Avoid accidental start-
Wear protective
CHECK CHAIN TENSION