Poulan 115259626 User Manual
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S
File chain to meet the specifica-
tions as shown.
30
˚
80
˚
60
˚
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared Off
Corner
Too Much Hook Angle
WARNING:
Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufactur-
er’s specifications for the chain you are
using. Improper hook angle will increase
the chance of kickback which can result in
serious injury.
4. Check and lower depth gauges.
Depth Gauge Tool
Depth Gauge
File
S
Place gauge tool on cutter.
S
If the depth gauge is higher than
the depth gauge tool, file it level to
the top of the depth gauge tool.
S
Maintain rounded front corner of
depth gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very top of the depth
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are un-
sure about performing this procedure,
contact your authorized service dealer or
call our customer assistance help line at
1--800--554--6723.
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 15 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 an authorized service dealer to re-
place and sharpen individual cutters on
your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Turn the unit upside down on a flat
surface. Straighten out chain, then
lay it on a flat surface.
Bar Nuts
Adjusting
Screw
3
.
Remove bar mounting nuts, bar
clamp plate, and old chain.
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise to move the adjusting pin
almost as far as it will go to the rear.
Do not remove the adjusting screw
from the unit.
5. Hold chain with cutters facing as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links