Chain Tension; Checking The Tension; Adjusting The Tension - Poulan Pro Farmhand 2050 User Manual

bar. Remember this pin moves the bar for-
ward and backward as the screw is turned.
S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
Mount the Bar
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Place chain onto the sprocket

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with
chain already installed)
NOTE:
When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the chain brake nuts are tight can
cause damage.

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the combination
assembly tool to move the chain around the
bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
If too loose, the chain will sag below the bar.
Chain Adjustment
Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important.
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
S
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
S
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Brake Nuts
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts with the assembly tool.
S Recheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
Nuts
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
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Chain
Guide Bar