Inside view of
Chain Brake
CHAIN TENSION
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make
sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. At-
tempting to tension the chain when the bar
nuts are tight can cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
far as it will go to the rear. This should al-
low the pin to be near the correct posi-
tion. Further adjustment may be neces-
sary as you mount the bar.
Use the screwdriver end of the combination
screwdriver/wrench 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 be-
low the bar.
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Mount the bar as illustrated.
Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw
as far as possible.
Adjusting the tension:
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Prepare the chain by checking the prop-
er direction. Without following the illus-
tration it is easy to place the chain on the
saw the wrong direction. Use the il-
lustration of the chain to determine the
proper direction.
Chain tension is very important.
Chain
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.
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Place the chain onto the sprocket lo-
cated behind the clutch drum. Fit the
chain between the teeth in the sprocket.
Start at the top of the barand fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the adjust-
ing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the
bar.
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Pull the bar forward until the chain is
snug in the groove of the bar.
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If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Hold guide bar against the saw frame
and install the bar clamp. Make sure the
adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in
the bar. Remember this pin moves the
bar forward and backward as the screw
is turned.
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Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
bar clamp nuts with the combination
screwdriver/wrench.
Recheck chain tension.
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Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.
Chain moves freely
Mount the Bar
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.
Nuts
Adjustment
Place chain onto the sprocket
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan Pro. Poulan Pro US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers, Snow Throwers): 1-800-849-1297, Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers, Blowers, Edgers): 1-800-554-6723, Chainsaw |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)
Lawn and Garden readers have rated Poulan Pro 295 Chainsaw Owners Manual 4.3 out of 5.0 based on 4 product reviews. friends gave me the saw didn't have the book lol
Sometimes we just forget the most easy task! I'm just glad the Poulan site offers the owners manual for those like me, thanks!
Still working great after all these years