Chain Tension; Operation - Poulan Pro PP300E Instruction Manual

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.
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
CHAIN SAW.
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Bar Oil Cap
Trigger Lockout
Button
Power
Cord
TRIGGER SWITCH
The is used to turn on
TRIGGER SWITCH
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
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
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
S Release the chain brake. Pull firmly until
the handguard is pulled fully back to-
wards the front handle, then release the
lever.
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
bar clamp nuts with the assembly tool.
S Recheck chain tension. Tension is cor-
rect when chain does not sag below the
bar but still can be moved around the
bar.

OPERATION

Handguard
Chain Adjustment Screw
Trigger Switch Bar Clamp
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 a
tank.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
used to adjust the chain tension.
8
Bar
Chain
is used to fill the bar oil
is