MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
Fill in dates as you complete
regular service
Before
Use
After
Use
Every
15 min.
Service
Dates
Check for damaged/worn parts
n
Check for loose fasteners/parts
Check chain tension
n
n
n
Check chain sharpness
Check guide bar
n
n
Check bar and chain oil level
Inspect and clean unit & labels
Clean guide bar groove
n
n
n
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unitdoes notcover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence.To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain your unit. Improper mainte-
nance may cause damage to the unit
and possible injury to the operator orby-
standers.
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
WARNING:
Wear
protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially
trueduringthe firstfew timesyou useyour
saw. Always check chain tension each
time you use your saw.
1. Unplug unit from the power source.
2.
Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks do
not exist. The chain should rotate
freely.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amountof
oil to appear under the saw after motor
stops.Do notconfuse this with a leaking
oil tank.
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger
switch functions properly by squeezing
and holding the trigger switch. Make
sure motor starts and stops.
3. Lift lever on bar knob and turn coun-
terclockwise 1 turn to loosen bar
clamp.
S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use ofchainsaw
if oil tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
S Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if
chain saw extension cord shows signs
of damage or wear.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
LOOSEN
AND PARTS
4.
Turn adjusting wheel (downward di-
rection) to tension chain until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar
rail. Lift tip of guide bar while adjust-
ing tension.
S Bar knob
S Chain
S Housing screws
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan ES400 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Download File |
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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 |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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