Poulan PLN1510 - Manual (Page 15)

WARNING
Always wear heavy duty protection wo-
rk gloves and disconnect the extension
cord when working on the saw chain.
CHAIN 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 puiied around by hand,
(See Section 3-5, Saw Chain Tension
Adjustment).
BREAKING IN A NEW SAW CHAIN
A new chain and bar will need readjus-
tment after as few as five{5) cuts. This
is normal during the break-in period,
and the interval between future adjust­
ments 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 normat.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 three{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 insulation, instead of
grounding, are provided.No grounding
means isprovided on a double insulated
chain saw, nor shouid ameans for
grounding be added to the chain saw.
No serviceable parts are inside. A dou­
ble insulated chain saw ismarked with
the words, "DOUBLE INSULATION” or
“DOUBLE INSULATED”.Thesymbol[o|
(square within asquare) 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 ten­
sion before each use and frequently
during cutting. Sharpen asrequired.
5. Clean the guide bar and bar pad to
ensure free path for oil,
6. Turn the bar over after each use to
achieve even wear.
7. No motor iubrication is necessary.
The motor is equipped with lifetime
lubricated bearings,
8. If the saw does not operate, turn
switch to OFF position and disconn­
ect the extension cord, first from the
power supply, then from the saw.
Check the power supply for blown
fuses or tripped circuit breakers.lf it
still does not operate, contact the
Poulan Product Service Department,
through the toll-free number listed on
the back cover of this manual, for
service information. Do not attempt
to repair it yourself. No serviceable
parts are inside.
7-2. CHAIN REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
Drive
Links
Bar Chain
P/N Length P/N Length Gauge Pitch
39 DL 966-051101 10” 966-051401 10” 0.05” 3/8”
There may be other quality equivalent replacement components for achieving
kickback protection.
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