Poulan PL914 Owner Manual - Page 9

VIBRATION EXPOSURE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of power tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the ¿QJHUVKDQGVDQGMRLQWVRISHRSOHSURQHWRFLUFXODWLRQ disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or WH[WXUHRUORVVRIIHHOLQJLQWKH¿QJHUVKDQGVRUMRLQWV discontinue the use of this power tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the condition of the power tool. ASSEMBLY a WARNING! Do not connect the power tool to the power supply before it is completely assembled. a WARNING! Always use gloves when handling the chain. ASSEMBLING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Unpack all parts carefully and place the power tool on a solid, level surface. Examine the power tool for damage. Use the supplied combination tool (22) to loosen and remove the lock nut (5), then remove the sprocket cover (6). The chain tensioning bolt (19) must be aligned with the corresponding hole in the guide bar (7, D). If necessary, use the combination tool to turn the chain tensioning screw (16) until the chain tensioning bolt is in the proper position. The running direction is marked with an arrow on the sprocket cover (G). To determine the direction of cut, it may be necessary to turn over the chain (4). Hold the guide bar (7) vertically with the tip pointing upwards and install the chain, beginning at the tip of the bar. Place the guide bar with the chain on the guide bolt (18) and chain tensioning bolt. Place the chain around the chain sprocket (17) and make sure it is correctly mounted (A). Place the sprocket cover on top and tighten gently with the lock nut using the combination tool. TENSIONING THE CHAIN a WARNING: Unplug the chain saw from the power source before adjusting the chain tension. Make sure the chain is inside the guide groove of the guide bar. Using the combination tool, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise. Pull upwards on the tip of the guide bar while the chain is being tensioned. Do not tension the chain too tightly. When cold, it should be possible to lift the chain in the middle of the guide bar approximately 5 mm (0.2 in). Tighten the lock nut securely. 5 mm (0.2 in) contraction which takes place as the chain cools can result in excessively high tension. ADDING GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL a &$87,217KHFKDLQVDZLVQRWVXSSOLHG¿OOHGZLWK RLO,WLVQHFHVVDU\WR¿OOZLWKRLOEHIRUHXVH1HYHU operate the chain saw without oil or at an empty oil tank level, as this will damage the product. a CAUTION: It is important to use only standard guide bar and chain oil to avoid damage to the chain saw. This type of oil can be found at the location you purchased the chain saw or your local hardware store. Never use recycled or old oil. The use of non-approved oil will invalidate the warranty. Filling the oil tank: 1. Set the chain saw on any level surface with the oil tank cap (14) facing upward. 2. Clean the area around the oil tank cap with a cloth and unscrew the cap by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pour oil into the oil tank opening (20) until the reservoir is full. Make sure dirt or debris does not enter the oil tank. 4. 5H¿WWKHRLOWDQNFDSDQGWLJKWHQLWE\WXUQLQJLW clockwise until it is hand tight. 5. Wipe away any spilled oil. To allow venting of the oil reservoir, small breather channels are provided between the oil tank cap and the strainer. To prevent leakage, make sure the chain saw is stored in a horizontal position with the oil tank cap facing upward when it is not in use. To prevent excessive wear, the chain and guide bar must be evenly lubricated during operation. Lubrication is automatic. Never work without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the entire cutting apparatus will quickly become severely damaged. It is therefore important to check both chain lubrication and the oil level gauge (15) every use. Never use the saw when the oil level is below the "Min." mark on the oil level gauge. When the oil level is below the "Min." mark, add oil until the oil level reaches the "Max." mark. A new chain requires a running-in period of approximately 5 minutes. Chain lubrication is very important at this stage. After running-in, check the chain tension and adjust if it is necessary. NOTE: A new chain will stretch. Check the chain WHQVLRQIUHTXHQWO\ZKHQ¿UVWXVHGDQGWLJKWHQZKHQ the chain becomes loose around the guide bar. When warm, the chain will expand and slacken and there is a danger of it jumping off the rail. Tension the chain when it is necessary. If the chain is tensioned when hot, it must be loosened again when the sawing work has been completed. Otherwise, the 9