NOTE:
When adjusting chain tension,
Adjusting
Screw
make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.
Attemptingto tensionthe chainwhen thebar
nuts are tight can cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool) to move chain around
guidebar.Ifthechaindoes notrotate,itistoo
tight. Ifthechainis tooloose,itwillsagbelow
the bar.
Tensioning Rack
4.
Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide
bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Guide
Bar
Chain Adjustment
Bar Nuts
(Bar Tool)
Tool
Adjusting
Screw
Bar bolts
Adjusting the tension:
Guide bar
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time be-
fore you start the chain saw.
5.
Carefully remove the chainfrom thepack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
An adjusting screw (located on the guide
bar) is usedto adjustthe tensionof thechain
(see illustration).
Tip of
Bar
1.
Loosenbar nutsuntiltheyarefingertight
against the clutch cover.
2.
Turn adjusting screw clockwise untilchain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Adjusting
Screw
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links
3.
4.
Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-
justing screw until sag does not exist.
While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securely with the bar tool.
6.
7.
Place chain over and behind clutch re-
tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.
Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
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.
Hold guide bar against the saw frame
and install the clutch cover.
Replace the bar nuts and tighten finger
tight. Once the chain is tensioned you
will need to tighten bar nuts.
5.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Bar Nuts
CHAIN TENSION
6.
7.
Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw.
Retighten bar nuts.
(Including units with chain already installed)
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
whenhandlingchain. Thechainis sharpand
can cut you even when it is not moving.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan P3816 |
| 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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