Poulan Pro PP258TP Instruction Manual page 13

Chain Adjustment Tool
,IIWAIdNINB: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
Bar
2. Loosen bar clamp nut untitJt is finger tight
against the bar clamp.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts
• ON/OFF switch - Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks
• OiJ tank - Discontinue use of unit if oil tank
shows signs of damage or leaks
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
_lJ WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving. Make
chain adjustments with Iower end supported.
Chain tension _s very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true duP
ing the first few times you use your pruner. Al-
ways check chain tension each time you use
and refuel your unit.
1. Use the screwdriver end of the chain ad-
justment too} (bar tool) to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks do not
exist. The chain should rotate freely.
Adjusting Screw Bar clamp nut
3. Turn adjusting screw clockwise untiI
chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail. Then, turn adjusting screw an addi-
tional 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn
4. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
5. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Re_ease tip of guide bar, then turn adjust-
tng screw 1/4 turn clockwise Repeat until
sag does not exist.
6. While lifting tip of guide bar. tighten bar
clamp nut securely with the bar tool.
7. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to
move chain around guide bar.
8. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nut and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4-
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
clamp nut.
9. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar and needs to be tightened fol-
lowing above procedure.
_WARNING:
DO NOT operate the
pruner if the chain is loose. If the pruner _soper-
ated w_h a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull chain
makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowIy.
See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
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