Checking the tension:
3.
4.
Using a screwdriver, move chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.
While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight-
en only!
Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guidebar.Ifthechaindoes notrotate,itistoo
tight. Ifthechainis tooloose,itwillsagbelow
the bar.
Guide
Bar
Bar
Knob
Adjusting
Wheel
Screwdriver
Bar
Knob
Adjusting the tension:
Chaintensionis very important. Chains stretch
during use. This is especially true during the
firstfewtimes youuseyoursaw.Alwayscheck
chain tension each time you use and refuel
your saw.
1.
Lift lever on bar knob and turn counter-
clockwise 1 turn to loosen bar clamp.
TIGHTEN
5.
Push lever on bar knob down to return
lever to closed/locked position.
WARNING: Failuretopushleveron
bar knob down to closed/locked position
could result in serious personal injury or
damage to your chain saw.
LOOSEN
6.
Useascrewdriver tomovechainaround
guide bar.
2.
Turn adjusting wheel (downward direc-
tion) to tension chain until chain solidly
contacts bottom of guide bar rail. Lift tip
of guide bar while adjusting tension.
7.
If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclock-
wise); then, loosen chain by turning the
adjusting wheel 1/ turn (upward direc-
4
tion). Retighten bar knob.
Tighten
chain
Loosen
chain
8.
If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ingandafter use. Donot touchthe muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
Adjusting Wheel
8
| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro PP3516ACX, Poulan Pro PP4218AVX |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
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