Poulan ES300 - Manual (Page 13)

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S Check bar and chain oil before use
and every 15 minutes while operating
the saw. See
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
OIL under the OPERATION section.
S Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each
use.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit and labels using a damp cloth with
a mild detergent.
S Wipe off the unit and labels with a
clean dry cloth.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special tools.
You can purchase sharpening tools at an
authorized service dealer or go to a pro-
fessional chain sharpener.
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-
ing. Always unplug saw from power
source before installing a bar and/or
chain.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing the first 30 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tension fre-
quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION
section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
in the list of available replacement parts.
The chain must comply with kickback re-
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested
with this saw. See your authorized ser-
vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-
vidual cutters on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
D Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
Bar Nuts
Adjusting Screw Bar
Clamp
S Remove bar mounting nuts, bar clamp
plate, and old chain.
S Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin al-
most as far as it will go to the rear. Do
not remove the adjusting screw from
the unit.
S Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
S Place chain around the sprocket and
fit the drive links into the guide bar
groove and then around guide bar
nose.
S Hold the guide bar against the saw
frame and install the bar clamp.
Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjust-
ing pin hole in the bar.