Checking/Adjusting The Tension - Poulan Pro PP4218AVX Instruction Manual

4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts untlI guide
bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Guide bar
Bar bolts
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5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CAUTION: it is very important when instal-
ling the clutch cover that the adjusting p_n
aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar Fail-
ure to instalI the clutch cover correctly may re-
sult in permanent damage to your chain saw.
B__ck
view of
clutch
cover
Adjusting
tt. install bar knob and finger tighten only.
Once the chain is tensioned, you will
need to tighten bar knob
CHAIN TENSION (Including units
with chain already installed)
,_ WARNING: Wearprotective gloves
when handIing chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar knob is finger tight only
Attempting to tension the chain when the bar
knob is tight can cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Ifthe chain is too loose, it wilI sag below
the bar.
Tip of
Bar
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% 3UTTERS MUST FACE IN
DHRECTtON OF ROTATION
Cutters Depth Gauge
Dr_ve Links
6. Place chain over and behind clutch re-
tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.
7. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
8. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
9. Pultguide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
tinks are in the bar groove
10. Install clutch cover. Be sure adjusting
pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the
guide bar.
Adjusting Bar Screwdriver
Wheel Knob
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chains stretch
during use This is especially true during the
first few times you use your saw. Always check
chain tension each time before you start the
chain saw
1. Lift lever on bar knob and turn counter-
clockwise I turn to loosen bar clamp
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2 Turn adjusting wheel (downward direc-
tion) to tension chain until chain solidly
contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Lift tip
of guide bar while adjusting tension.