Poulan Pro PP3516AVX Instruction Manual page 28

Checking the tension:
Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight, if the chain is too loose, it will sag below
the bar.
3. Using a screwdriver, move chain around
guide bar to ensure all Iinks are in bar
groove.
4. While Iifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight-
en only!
Adjusting Bar Screwdriver
WheeI Knob
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension Jsvery important. Chains stretch
dudng use. This _s especially true during the
first few times you use your saw. Always check
chain tension each time you use and refuel
your saw.
1. Lift lever on bar knob and turn counter-
clockwise 1 turn to Ioosen bar clamp.
_OOSEN
2. Turn adjusting wheel (downward direc-
tion) to tension chain unti_ chain solidly
contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Lift tip
of guide bar whi_e adjusting tension
Tighten Loosen
chain chain
Adjusting Wheel
TIGHTEN
5. Push lever on bar knob down to return
lever to ctosed/Iocked position.
_,WARNING:
Failure to push lever on
bar knob down to closed/locked position
couId result in serious personal injury or
damage to your chain saw
6 Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar.
7 tf chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclock-
wise); then, loosen chain by turning the
adjusting wheel 1/4 turn (upward direc-
tion). Retighten bar knob
8 if chain is too loose, it wiII sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.
WARNING:
tf the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
_1_WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so