Chain Tension; Checking/Adjusting The Tension - Poulan Pro P3314 Instruction Manual

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n u t s a r e t i g h t c a n c a u s e d a m a g e .
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s t r e t c h d u r i n g u s e . T h i s r s e s p e c i a l l y t r u e
d u n n g t h e f i r s t f e w t i m e s y o u u s e y o u r s a w .
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fore you start the chain saw.
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a g a i n s t t h e c l u t c h c o v e r .
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
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