Poulan PLN1514 - Manual (Page 7)

3-5.S41V CHAIN TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
Proper tension of the saw chain is
extremely important and must be
checked before starting, as well as
during, any cutting operation.Taking the
time to make needed adjustments to
the saw chain wii! resuit in improved
cutting performance and prolonged
chain iife.
NOTE; A new chain and bar wilt need
readjustment after as few as 5 cuts.This
is normal during the break-in period,
and the interval between future
adjustments wilS lengthen quickly
(Figure 3-5A).
CAUTION
If a chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO
TIGHT, the bar chain and saw bearings
witi wear more rapidly. Study Figure
3-5A for information concerning correct
cold tension (A), correct warm tension
(B), and as a guide for when saw chain
needs adjustment (C).
TO ADJUST SAW CHAIN TENSION:
1, Loosen the bar retaining nuts (D) so
they are hand tight.fSee Fig,3-5B)
2. Holding the nose of the bar up, use
the screwdriver or scrench if
provided in your User’s Kit to turn
the guide bar adjustment screw (E)
(Fig.3'5C) clockwise to tighten the
chain.Turning the screw
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
LOOSENS THE CHAIN on the guide
bar.
3. After adjustment and while wearing
heavy duty work gfoves, move the
saw chain back and forth on the
guide bar to be sure the chain
moves freely and is in proper mesh
with sprocket.Do not move chain
with bare hands,
NOTErif the chain is difficult to rotate or
if it binds on the guide bar, too much
tension has been applied and must be
adjusted.To decrease tension, turn the
adjustment screw counterclockwise
stowly.While moving the chain back and
forth until it moves freely.
4,
Holding the nose in upper position,
securely tighten the bar retaining nuts
(70 inch lbs.)
3-5B
3-6.0ILING CHAIN
To oil chain, press oil cap.Oit will feed
onto guide bar and chain.Press oil cap
at least once before each cut.Always
check oil (eve! before using pole
saw.Do not attempt to operate the oiler
while cutting with the pole saw.
3-7.FILLING OIL TANK
Using a funnel, fill oil tank with Poulan
Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil.Wipe up
any spilis.Make sure no dirt gets into
the oil tank,
3-8.SELECTING THE PROPER
EXTENSIONCORD FOR
YOUR SAW MODEL
It/linimum Gauge Wire
Saw Ampere Volts Length Power Cord
Model Rating AC 25W7.5mSOW 15mtoottaom
PLM1514 8 120 te Gauge1G Girtugo 14 Gauge
1. When using the chain saw, an
extension cord of adequate size
must be used for safety and to
prevent loss of power and
overheating.
2. The extension cord must be
specifically intended for outdoor use
and marked SW-A, SOW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A
SJTOW-A, SJTW-A, OR SJTW.