Poulan 545186803 - Manual (Page 8)

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Tighten
chain
Adjusting Wheel
Loosen
chain
3. Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar to ensure all links are in bar
groove.
4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight-
en only!
TIGHTEN
5. Push lever on bar knob down to return le-
ver to closed/locked position.
WARNING:
Failure to push lever on
bar knob down to closed/locked position
could result in serious personal injury or
damage to your chain saw.
6. Use a screwdriver to move chain around
guide bar.
7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclock-
wise); then, loosen chain by turning the
adjusting wheel 1 /
4
turn (upward direc-
tion). Retighten bar knob.
8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose.
NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly when
the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag
below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting
in an upright position), but the chain still moves
freely around the guide bar.
WARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the
guide bar and result in serious injury to the op-
erator and/or damage the chain making it un-
usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, in-
spect each drive link for damage. Damaged
chain must be repaired or replaced.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Front Handle
Front Hand Guard
Chain
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Starter Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Muffler
Bar Sprocket
Hole