S File chain to meet the specifica-
Itisnormalforanewchaintostretchdur-
ing the first 15 minutes of operation.You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
tions as shown.
80˚
60˚
30˚
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
in the listofavailable replacementparts.
Thechainmustcomplywithkickbackre-
quirementsofANSIB175.1 whentested
with this saw.
Hook Angle
0.025
(0.65
inch
mm)
Rounded
Corner
See an authorized service dealer to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters on
your chain.
Right
Too Much Hook Angle
Squared Off
Corner
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1.
2.
Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
Turn the unit upside down on a flat
surface. Straighten out chain, then
lay it on a flat surface.
Wrong
WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufactur-
er’s specifications for the chain you are
using. Improper hook angle will increase
thechance ofkickback whichcan resultin
serious injury.
Adjusting
Screw
4.
Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
File
Bar Nuts
3
.
Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain.
Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
almost as far as it will go to the rear.
Do not remove the adjusting screw
from the unit.
Depth Gauge
4.
S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool.
S Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flatwith thefront
half rounded off with a flat file.
5.
Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
Tip of
Bar
Ifyou require furtherassistance or are un-
sure about performing this procedure,
contact your authorized service dealer or
call our customer assistance help line at
1--800--554--6723.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-
ing. Always unplug saw from power
source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
Cutters
Depth Gauge
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
Wear
protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan 1420, Poulan 1630 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
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