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.
NOTE: It is recommended that the saw
be turned upside down for chain
tensioning.
3. Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.
4. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise
until the chain solidly contacts bottom
of guide bar rail. Then, turn adjusting
screw an additional 1/4 turn. This is
correct chain tension setting.
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
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
AND PARTS
S Bar Clamp Nuts
S Chain
S Bar Adjusting Screw
NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the ad-
justing screw clockwise; to loosen the
chain, turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise.
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Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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Tags | Poulan Pro PP400E |
Model Year | 2010 |
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Document Type | Owner's Manual |
Language | English |
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Publisher | poulanpro.com |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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