Poulan 115153026 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to en sure all l in ks are in b ar groo ve.
4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad-
justing screw
1
/
4
turnclockwise. Repeat
until sag does not exist.
Adjusting Screw --
1
/
4
Turn
5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securely with the bar tool.
Bar Nuts
6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
7. If chain does no t rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting s crew
1
/
4
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
nuts.
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 te nsioned correctly
when t he weight of t he chain d oes not cause i t
to sag below the gui de bar (with the chain saw
sitting in an u pright position), but th e chain still
moves freely around the guide bar .
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, t he chain could jump o f f the
guide bar and r esult in serious injury to the op-
erator and/or damage the chain making it un-
usable. I f t he chain jumps of f the guide bar , in-
spect each drive link for damage. Damaged
chain must be repaired or replaced.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations w ith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future re ference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer Bulb
Starter Housing
Bar Oil F ill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Guide Bar
Bar Nuts
Cylinder C over
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting Screw
Chain
Catcher
Clutch Cover
ON/ST OP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIG GER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.