Poulan 530087390 Chainsaw User Manual


 
15
LUBRICATION
Bar
Sprocket
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
S
Check bar and chain oil before use and
every 15 minutes while operating the
saw. See
GUIDEBAR ANDCHA INOIL
un-
der the
OPERATION
section.
S
Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each
use.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S
After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or dam aged parts. Clean the unit
and labels using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
S
Wipe off the unit and labels w ith a c lean
dry cloth.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening requires special tools.
You can purchase sharpening tools at an
authorized service dealer or go to a pro-
fessional chain sharpener .
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 isnormal for anew chaintostretch dur-
ing the first 30 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.
Thechain mustcomplywith kickbackre -
quirements of ANSI B175.1 whentested
with this saw. See y our authorized ser-
vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi-
vidual cutters on your chain.
TO REPLACE CHAIN:
D
Disconnect the chain saw from the pow-
er source.
Bar Nut s
Adjusting Screw
Bar
Clamp
S
Remove barclamp nuts, bar clamp, and
old chain.
S
T urn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move theadjustingpin almost a s
far as it will go to the rear . Do not remove
the adjusting screw from the unit.
S
Hold chain with c utters facing as shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar
Cutters
Depth Gauge
Drive Links