S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
Tools required:
S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and
file holder
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
S Flat file
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
S Depth gauge tool
1--800--554--6723.
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
BAR MAINTENANCE
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
If your saw cuts to oneside, has to beforced
throughthecut,or beenrunwithanimproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sarytoserviceyourbar. A wornbar willdam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
2.
Check chain for proper tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN
TENSION section.
3.
Sharpen cutters.
S
To sharpen the cutters, position the
file holder level (90˚) so that it rests
on the top edges of the cutter and
depth gauge.
NOTE: The chain has both left and
right hand cutters.
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
File Holder
Cutter
File
S Cleantheoilholes andbargrooveaftereach
5
hours of operation.
90˚
Depth Gauge
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
S
Align the 30˚ file holder marks paral-
lelwiththebar andtothecenter ofthe
chain.
Oil Holes
Cutter
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
S Whenrailtopis uneven,useaflatfiletore-
3
0˚
Cutter
store square edges and sides.
File Holder Line
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
S
Sharpen cutters on one side of the
chain first. File from the inside of each
cutter to the outside. Then, turn the
chain saw around and repeat the pro-
cess for the other side of the chain.
Fileontheforward strokeonly. Use2
or 3 strokes per cutting edge.
Keep all cutters the same length
when filing.
Worn Groove
Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring ofthe rails occurs.
Ifreplacementis necessary,useonly theguide
bar specifiedfor your saw intherepair parts list
or on the decal located on the chain saw.
S
S
S
File enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).
CHAIN SHARPENING
WARNING:
Improper chain sharp-
Remove Damage
All Cutters
Same Length
ening techniques and/or depth gauge mainte-
nance will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
Top Plate
Side Plate
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Conditions which indicate the need for chain
sharpening:
S
File chain to meet the specifications
as shown.
S Reduction in size of wood chips. The size
ofthewoodchipwilldecreaseas thechain
gets duller until it becomes more like a
powder than a chip. Note that dead or
rotted wood will not produce a good chip.
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.
85˚
60
30˚
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro PP4620AVX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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