Poulan PLN1514 - Manual (Page 12)

6-2. CHAIN MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Unless you have experience and
specialized training for dealing with
kickback (see Safety Precautions),
always use a low-kickback saw chain,
which significantly reduces the danger
of kickback. Low-kickback saw chain
does not completely eliminate
kickback. A low-kickback or “safety
chain”, should never be regarded as
total protection against injury,
A low kick saw chain should always be
used in combination with other kickback
protection devices such as a hand
guard and reduced kickback guide bar
supplied with the your unit.
Always use a replacement saw chain
designed as “low-kickback"or a saw
chain which meets the low-kickback
performance.
A standard saw chain (a chain which
does not have the kickback reducing
guard links) should only be used by an
experienced professional chain saw
operator.
WHAT IS A LOW-KICKBACK
SAW CHAIN?
A low-kickback saw chain is a chain
which has met the kick-back
performance requirements of ANSI
B175.1,Do not use other replacement
chain unless it has met these
requirements for your specific model.
By keeping the saw chain in good
working condition and correctly serviced
as recommended, you will be able to
maintain the safety system of your
chain saw.
WARNING
Never remove, modify or make
inoperative any safety device furnished
with your unit.The hand guard, reduced
kickback guide bar and low kick back
saw chain are major safety features
provided for your protection.
WARNING
Always wear heavy duty protection work
gloves and disconnect the extension
cord when working on the saw chain.
CHAtN TENSION: Check the chain
tension frequently and adjust as often
as necessary to keep the chain snug on
the bar, but loose enough to be pulled
around by hand.(See Section 3-5, Saw
Chain Tension Adjustment).
BREAKING IN A NEW
SAW
CHAIN
A new chain and bar will need readjust­
ment after as few as five (5) cuts.This is
normal during the break-in period, and
the interval between future adjustments
will begin to lengthen quickly.
Over a period of time, however, the
moving parts of the saw chain will
become worn, resulting in what is called
CHAIN STRETCH.This is normal.When
it is no longer possible to obtain correct
chain tension adjustment, a link will
have to be removed to shorten the
chain. See your Poulan Authorized
Service Center to have this repair
performed.
WARNING / CAUTION
Never have more than 3 links removed
from a loop of chain this could cause
damage to the sprocket.
7 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
7-1. PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED
CHAIN SAW
In this double insulated
chain saw, two (2) systems of insulatio-
n, instead of grounding, are provided.
No grounding means is provided on a
double insulated chain saw, nor should
a means for grounding be added to the
chain saw.No serviceable parts are
inside. A double insulated chain saw is
marked with the words, "DOUBLE
INSULATION" or “DOUBLE
INSULATED". The symbol [g] (square
within a square) may also be marked on
the chain saw.
1. Place switch in OFF position and
unplug the power supply before the
chain sawis serviced, cleaned, or
maintenance is performed.
2. Keep the air intake clean and air
vents free of debris to avoid
overheating the motor.
3. Clean with a damp sponge and mild
soap.Do not squirt with a water hose
or douse with water or other liquids,
4. inspect the saw chain for proper
tension before each use and
frequency during cutting.Sharpen as
required,
5. Clean the guide bar and bar pad to
ensure free path for oii.
6. Turn the bar over after each use to
achieve even wear.
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