Assembly Requirements - Poulan Pro PLN1510 Instruction Manual

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Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object should be avoided, Tip contact
may cause the guide bar to move
suddenly upward and backward, which
may cause serious injury.
Always use both hands
when operating the
chain saw,
There may be other repl-
acement components for
achieving Kickbok
protection,
Hearing protection should
be worn.
R Never stand on a tad-
ey der or other type of
unstable support while
using the pole saw,
Keep other persons
away from cutting end
of pole saw and ata
safe distance from work
area.
Do not use pole saw near cable, electric
power or telephone fines. Maintain a min-
imum clearance of 10 feet from all power
lines,
Always use both hands to operate pole
saw. Keep a firm, steady pressure on the
pole saw while cutting but do not try to
force the saw through the wood.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3-1. INTRODUCTION
This unit is designed for occasional ho-
meowner use and should not be used
for commercial purposes or subjected
10 heavy continuous use.
3-2, UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping
damage.if you find any damage or if
any parts are missing, promptly
inform dealer where you bought the
pole saw.
3-3, ASSEMBLY
REQUIREMENTS
Your new pole saw will require adjustm-
ent of chain and filing the oil tank with
lubricating oil before the unit is ready for
operation.Do not start the saw motor
unti the unit is properly prepared,
Read all instructions carefully. Do not
install any other size bar and chain than
what is recommended for your model.
3-4. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN
REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Whenever handling the saw chain, wear
work gloves for protection against sharp
cutting edges,
1. Remove bar nuts, push bar bolts in
and slide sprocket support down.
(See Fig.3-4A)
2. Remove old guide bar and chain.
3. Using a straight screwdriver, turn the
chain adjustment screw
counterclockwise as far as it will go,
or until tang is to the end of its travel,
4. Loop saw chain over drive sprocket
with the cutting edges of the chain
pointing in the direction of rotation.
5. Place the slotted end of guide bar
over the bar bolt so the tang fits into
the lower hole in the guide guide
bar,
6. Make sure the chain follows the siot
in the guide bar. Slide the sprocket
support up and push the bar bolts
through the sprocket support.
7. Install the bar retaining nuts hand
tight, (Proceed to saw chain tension
Adjustment).