Poulan PLN1514 - Manual (Page 6)

WARNING! This chain saw
can be dangerous, careless or
improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the ins­
truction manual befour using
the chain saw.
Double insulated - When ser­
vicing use only identical repl­
acement parts. Replace
damaged cord immediately.
To reduce shock hazard, do
not expose unit to water or
operate on wet ground.
Contact of the guide bar tip
with any object should be
avoided. Tip contact may
cause the guide bar to move
suddenly upward and back­
ward, which may cause
serious injury.
Always use both hands when
operating the chain saw.
There may be other replace­
ment components for achie­
ving Kickback protection.
Hearing protection should be
worn.
3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3-1.INTRODUCTION
This unit is designed for occasional use
by the homeowner and should not be
used for commercial purposes nor
should the saw be subjected to heavy
continuous use.
Your new chain saw can be used for a
variety of projects such as cutting
firewood, making fence posts, felling
small trees, limbing, pruning at ground
level, and light carpentry. Cut only wood
or wood products with your saw.
3-2.UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2, Check all items for any shipping
damage.If you find any damage or if
any parts are missing, promptly
inform dealer where you bought the
pole saw.
3-3.ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
Your new chain saw will require
adjustment of the chain and filling the
oil tank with lubricating oil before the
unit is ready for operation.Do not start
the saw motor until the unit is properly
prepared.
Read all instructions carefully.Do not
install any other size bar and chain than
what is recommended by the
manufacturer for your model PLN1514.
3-4.GUIDE BAR f SAW CHAIN
REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
WARNING
Whenever handling the saw chain, wear
work gloves for protection against sharp
cutting edges.
1. Remove bar nuts, push bar bolts in and
slide sprocket support down. {See
Fig.3-4A)
2. Remove old guide bar and chain.
3. Using a straight screwdriver, turn the
chain adjustment screw counterclock­
wise as far as it will go, or until tang is
to the end of its travel.
4. Loop saw chain over drive sprocket with
the cutting edges of the chain pointing
in the direction of rotation.
5. Place the slotted end of guide bar over
the bar bolt so the tang fits into the
lower hole in the guide guide bar,
6. Make sure the chain follows the slot in
the guide bar. Slide the sprocket
support up and push the bar bolts
through the sprocket support.
7. Install the bar retaining nuts hand tight.
(Proceed to saw chain tension
Adjustment).
Guide Bar Bolts
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Adjusting Screw
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