Poulan 966432901 - Manual (Page 15)

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WARNING: Maintain the proper
hook angle according to the manufac-
turer’s specifications for the chain you
are using. Improper hook angle will in-
crease 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 your authorized service dealer to
replace and sharpen individual cutters
on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.
2. Loosen and remove bar knob com-
pletely by lifting lever and turning
counterclockwise.
LOOSEN
3. Loosen chain tension by turning ad-
justing wheel (upward direction).
Remove bar clamp.
Bar
Clamp
Drive Sprocket
Bar
Knob
4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts toward
the drive sprocket until guide bar
stops against the sprocket.
5. Remove the old chain.
6. Carefully remove the new chain
from the package. Hold chain with
the drive links as shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
7. Place the chain around the sprocket
and fit the drive links into the guide bar
groove and then into the teeth of the
sprocket in the tip of the guide bar.