Cutters
Depth Gauge
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
menttool(bar tool) tomovethe chainaround
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight.Iftooloose, thechainwillsagbelowthe
bar.
Drive Links
Chain Adjustment
Tool (Bar Tool)
Chain Brake Nuts
Adjusting the tension:
Place chain onto the sprocket
Place chain over and behind clutch, fit-
ting the drive links in the clutch drum
sprocket.
Chain tension is very important.
Chain
7.
8.
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.
Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
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.
9.
10.
Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
Pullguidebar forward untilchain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
S Ifchainistootight,turnadjustingscrew1/4
turn counterclockwise.
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
NOTE:
CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
1/4
turn clockwise.
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-
TIONONTHESAW. TODISENGAGE
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS
FARASPOSSIBLE (SEEILLUSTRA-
TION).
Adjusting
Screw
DISENGAGED
Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
Front Hand Guard
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
S Recheck chain tension.
ENGAGED
Chain Brake
Nuts
Chain Brake
11.
12.
Now,installchainbrakemakingsurethe
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
holeintheguidebar. Remember thispin
moves thebar forwardand backwardas
the screw is turned.
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
Install chain brake nuts and finger tight-
en only. Once the chain is tensioned,
youwillneedtotightenchainbrakenuts.
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.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan BH2160, Poulan LE-Series |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
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