CHAIN TENSION (including units
with chain already installed)
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the bar nuts are finger tight
only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the bar nuts are tight will cause
damage.
Checking the tension:
Usethe screwdriver endof thecombina-
tion 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 below the bar.
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
S Release the chain brake. Pull firmly until
the handguard is pulled fully back to-
wards the front handle, then release the
lever.
Adjusting the tension:
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw
Chain tension is very important. Chain
1/4 turn counterclockwise.
stretches during use. This is especially S Ifchainistooloose,turnadjustingscrew
true during the first few times you use
your saw. Always check chain tension S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
each time you use your saw. bar clamp nuts with the assembly tool.
1/4 turn clockwise.
You can adjust chain tension by loosen- S Recheck chain tension. Tension is cor-
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning ad-
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up
on the bar.
rect when chain does not sag below the
bar but still can be moved around the
bar.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Handguard
Bar Oil Cap
Trigger Lockout
Button
Chain Adjustment Screw
Power
Cord
Bar
Trigger Switch Bar Clamp
Chain
TRIGGER SWITCH
can be pushed in by the thumb, permit-
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on ting the index finger to squeeze the trig-
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres-
operate the unit after lock--out button sure on the lock--out button once the
has been pushed forward. Release the trigger has been engaged.
trigger to turn the unit off.
BAR OIL CAP
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON
The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a
tank.
control feature designed to prevent the CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
motor from being accidently started.
The
SCREW
is
CHAIN
ADJUSTMENT
When the rear handle is gripped in anor- used to adjust the chain tension.
mal cutting position, the lock--out button
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP300E |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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