Poulan Pro 3300 Counter-Vibe Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL

Do Not hrow Away.

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WARNING:

Carefully read and follow
Safety Rules, Precautions
and Operating Instruc-

tions. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury.

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POULANIWEED EATER

DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES, INC.
Shreveport, Louisiana 71139-9329

-TABLE OF CONTENTS

Specifications .. 2

SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION. .... ...... _..... .3, 4 & 5

Know Your Chain Saw. .................. . ...... 6

Preparing Your Saw For Use.................... 7

A. Getting Ready ........ ".......... ........ . .. 7

B. Attaching The Optional Spur ................ 7

C, Attaching The Bar and Chain ............... 7

D, Chain Tension ........................... 8

E. Fueling Your Engine ....................... 9

E Bar and Chain Lubricant ..................... 10

Using Your Saw ............................ 11

A. Control Devices ......................... 11

B. Starting Instructions ..................... 11

Types of Cutting , ........................... 12

A. Basic Cutting Technique ................... 12

B. Tree Felling Techniques 12

C. Bucking . ............. :., .............. 14

D, Debranching and Pruning ................. 15

Maintenance .............. ... .............. 16

A. Guide Bar and Chain .................... 16

B. Spark Arrestor and Spark Plug : .............. 17

C. Starter Rope ............................. 18

D, Carburetor Adjustments ................... 19

E. Clutch and Drum ! Sprocket ................. 20

F. Air Filter ............................... 20

G, Storage ............................... 20

H. Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 22

I. Maintenance Chart ...................... 22

Poulan ® Accessories ......................... 23

Parts & Service ....................... BackCover

REDUCED-KICKI_CK

GUIDE BAR

HANDGUARD

HANDLEBAR

STARTER HANDLE

START-STOP SWITCH

CONTROL

HANDLE

THROTTLE LOCK.OUT

LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN \

LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN

GUIDE BAR

FUEL

CHOKE

2

' THROTTLE

TRIGGER

LOCK

REAR CHAIN GUARD

FRONT CHAIN CATCHER

(ON CRANKCASE

UNDER

BAR CLAMP)

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

CU.IN.DISPLACEMENT

REDUCED-KICKBACK

GUIDE BAR

LOW-KICKBACKCHAIN

SPARKPLUG
sPARKPLUGGAG

IGNITION,

MODULE AIRGAP

FUELMIX
MUFFLER

OILERSYSTEM

FUELTANKCAPACI_

O]LTANKCAP_ITY

16"SprocketNose

ControlTip®

PartNo.952-044324

325 Pitch,.050GaugeChrome
Cutters-P33S* 66DdveLinks-

PartNo. 952-051301

33OO

3.3in.a(54cu, cm.)

18"Replaceable

SprocketNose-ControlTip®

PartNo. 952-044325

.325P_ch,.0511GaugeChrome

Cutters-P33S- 72DriveUnks-

PartNo.952-051313

ChampionCJ-4

,025"

. 20" Replaceable

SprocketNose-ControlTip®

PartNo. 952-044326

,325Pitch,.050GaugeChrome
Cutters. P33S-78DriveLinks-

PartNo,952-051310

SolidState

.008"to,014"

'GasolinelOilMixture(See"FuelingYourEngine")

SparkArrestingiUSDAApproved

AdjustableAutomatic

20oz.

lOoz.

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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION

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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead toserious
injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices pro-
vided with yoursaw. As a chain saw user, you must take

special safety precautions to help keep your cutting jobs

free from accident or injury.

,A KICKBACK WARNING

Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts
anobject atthe upper portion of the tipoftheguide bar

or when the wood closes inand pinches the sawchain
inthe cut. Contactat the upper portion ofthe tipof the

guidebsrcan causethe chain to dig intothe object and

stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning

fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and
back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched

along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be
driven rapidly back toward the Operator. Either of

these reactions can cause loss of saw control which
can result in serious injury.

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Figure I

AVOID
OBSTRUCTIONS

CLEAR

WORKING AREA

Figure 2

NEVER STAND
REVERSE TO THE
HAND LEFT OF

POSITIONS THE SAW

ELBOW

LEFT HAND

Figure 3

MB ON

UNDER SIDE

_ OF HANDLEBAR

REDUCINGKICKBACK

1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a

basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
the element of surprise which contributes to
accidents.

2. Never let the moving chain contact any object atthe
tip of the guide bar. Figure1.

3. Keep the working area free from obstructions

such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,
stumps, etc. Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any

obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you

are cutting through a particular Iogor branch.

4. Keep your saw chain Sharp and properly ten-

sioned. Followmanufacturer's chainsharpening and
maintenance instructions.Check tension_at regular
intervalswiththeenginestopped,neverwiththe engine
running. Make sure the barclamp nuts are securely
tightened after tensioningthe chain. A loose or dull

chaincan increase the chance ofkickback.

5. Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If the

chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater
chance for kickback to occur.

6. Cutonlyone Iogatatime.

7. Use extreme caution when re-entering a cut.

8. Do not attempt plunge cuts.

9. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could
close a cut and pinch or fall into the chain.

Use only the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and
Low-Kickback Chain specifiedfor yoursaw.

10.

MAINTAINING CONTROL

1. Keep a good firm gripon the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don't let go.

Figure 3. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and

help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the
fingers of your left hand encircling and your left

thumb under the front handlebar, Keep your right

hand completely around the rear handle whether

you are right handed or I.efthanded. Keep your left

arm straight with the e_bow locked,

2. Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it
isin a straight line with your right hand onthe rear

handle when making bucking cuts. Figure 3. Never
reverse right and left hand positionsfor any type of

cutting.

3. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.

4. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw, to keep
your body from being in a direct line with the
cutting chain. Figure 3.

5. Do not overreach. Yo0 could be drawn or thrown
off balance and lose control of the saw.

6. Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to
maintain controlof the saw above shoulder height.

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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (continued)

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AWARNING

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents, Careless or improper use can
cause serious injury.

SNUG

FITTING

DUTY GLOVES

4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,

etc., or at night.

5. Planyou sawing operation carefully inadvance. Donot
start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure

footing,and ifyouare fellingtrees,aplanned retreatpath.

SAFETYCHAPS

Figure4

KNOW YOUR SAW

1. ReadyourOperstor's Manual carefully Untilyoucom-
pletelyunderstandand followallsafetyrulesandoperating

instructionsbeforeattemptingto operatethe saw.

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2. Restrict the use of your saw to adultuserswho under-

stand and follow the safety rules, precautions, and
operatinginstructionsinthismanual.

PLAN AHEAD

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Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafetyfootwear withnon-slipsoles;snug-fitting

clothing;heavy-dutynon-slipgloves; eyeprotectionsuch
as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an ap-

provedsafetyhardhat,and sound barriers-- ear plugsor
mufflers to protectyour hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regularlyas chain saw noisecan

damage hearing.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area-- a minimum of 30 feet (10meters). Do not

allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw
when startingoroperating the chain saw.

Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have taken alcohol,

drugs or medication. Youmust be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chain saw work is

strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor

before operating a chain saw.

AVOID REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch'Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain is

suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object in the wood. This resultsin a

reversalofthe chainforce usedtocutwoodandcausesthesaw

to move inthe opposite direction of chain rotation.Pinch-
Kickback drives the saw straightback towardthe operator.
Puli-in pu//s thesaw away fromtheoperator. Either reaction

can result in lossofcontrol and possible serious injury.

To avoid Pinch-Kickback:

1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions
that can cause material to pinch the top of or other-

wise stop the chain.

2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.

3. Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an

under-cut when bucking.

To avoid Pull-in:

1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle
and the saw frame or spur against the wood.

2, Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never ofmetal)

toholdthe cutopen.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas
where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There should
be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks.

2. Mix and pourfuel in an outdoor area, on bareground;
store fuel ina cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use

an approved, marked container for fuel.

3. Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw.

4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and

fueling site before starting the engine.

5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating

the saw.

6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non-
combustible area, not ondry leaves, straw, paper, etc.

Slowlyremove the fuel tank cap and refuelthe unit.

7. Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-
not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

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1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im- 9.
properly adjusted, or not completely and securely

assembled.

2. Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.

3. Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.

4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the saw chain when the engine is

running.

5. Cut wood only, Do notcutmetal, plastics,masonry, non-

woodbuildingmaterials, etc.Do notuseyour sawtopryor
shove away limbs,roots or other objects.

6. Make sure the chain will not make contact with any

object while starting the engine. Nevertry to start the

saw when the guide bar is in acut orkerr,

7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush

and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw

chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off

balance.

8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is

under tension soyou will not be struck by the limb or
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.

9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.

This can cause you to lose control when the cut is

completed.

Stop the engine before setting the saw down. 4.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

1. Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the items listed

in the maintenance section of this manual. For

example, if improper tools are used to remove or hold

the flywheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the

flywheel to burst.

2. Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners
securely tightened.

3. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.

4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. Forcorrection,referto"Car-

buretorAdjustments"

5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. In-

spect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary.

6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any

maintenance except for carburetor adjustments,

7. Never modify your saw in any way. Use only attach-

ments supplied or specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.

8. Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise

removed.

Keep the vibration isolators in good condition.

Periodicallyinspect isolatorsfortears,dpsor separation of

the rubber portion from the metal mountings. Have a
qualified service dealer replace the isolators if worn or

damaged, ifvibration increases orif mounts develop anout
ofround orswollen shape from exposure togasoline and/or

oil. It isrecommended that all isolators be replaced when
a failure toone occurs,

CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY

1. Hand carry the saw with the enginestopped,the muf-

fler away from your body, and the guide bar and chain
tothe rear coveredpreferablywith a scabbard.:

2. Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in any

enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely, cover

the bar and chain and properly secure to avoid
turnover, fuel spillage or damage,

3, Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use

up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the eng-
ine and letting the engine run until it stops.

Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and
away from'where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an

open flame fromhotwaterheaters,electric motorsorswit-
ches, furnaces,etc.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Exposure to vibrationsthrough prolonged use of

chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease

(Raynaud's phenomenon). This phenomenon
reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate

temperature, produces numbness and burning

sensations and can cause nerve and circulation
damage and tisaue necrosis.

An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
engine vibration is recommended for those using
chain saws on a regular or sustained basis and is
provided on this saw. However, an antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
Whitefinger disease. Continual and regular users
must monitor closely their use of chain saws and
physical condition.

Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section

I910.266(5); 2.5.1 of American National Standard

Safety Requirements for Pulpwood Logging, ANSI

03.1-1978; and relevant state safety codes when
using a chain saw for loggingpurposes.

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KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

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A. INTRODUCTION

Yoursaw has been designed with safetyinmind and
includesthe following features as standardequipment:

--Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Control Tip ®)

--Low-Kickback Chain (ElongatedGuard Link)

-- Spark Arrestor

--Temperature Limiting Muffler

-- Handguards

--Counter-Vibe ® Anti-Vibration System

_, WARNING

The following features are included on your saw to help
reduce the hazard of kickback, however, such features
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You

must follow all safety precautions, instructions and
maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and

other forces which can result inserious injury.

B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

--Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar,designedwithasmall
radiustip whichreducesthesizeofthekickback danger

zone on the bar tip. Figure 5. A Reduced Kickback

Guide Bar isone which has been demonstratedto
significantlyreduce the number and seriousnessof

kickbacks whentested inaccordancewiththe safety
requirements for gasolinepoweredchainsawsas set

by the Amedcan National Standards Institute, Inc.,

Standard B175,1- 1985.

-- Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured

depthgauge andguardlinkwhichdeflectthekickback
force and allowwood togradually ride intothecutter.

Figure5. LowKickbackSaw Chain isa chain which
hasmet the kickback performance requirements of

ANSI B175.1whentestedon a representativesample
of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement
specified in ANSI B175.1-1985.(American National

Standardfor PowerTools-Gasoline PoweredChain

Saws - SafetyRequirements).

-- Handguard, designed toreducethechanceofyour left

handcontactingthechainifyour handslipsoffthefront
handlebar.

--Position of front and rear handlebars, designed
withdistancebetweenhandlesand "in line"witheach

other.Th_ spread and "in line" positionofthe hands

providedbythisdesignworktogethertogive balance
and resistancein controlling the pivotofthesawback

towardthe operatorif kickbackoccurs.

4_WARNING

Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety
devices or their specified replacements are properly
installed and maintained according to the instruc-

tions in this manual. Do not use any other guide bar

and chain comblnation that is not equivalent to the
original equipment or not certified to comply with

ANSI B175.1-1985. Failureto follow these instructions
can result inserious injury.

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RADIUS TIP

CONTOURED

REOUCED KICKBACK SYMMETRICAL

GUIDE ELAR LOW*KICK_K CHAIN CU_[TER

J "_==_T_ CA"06STRU_

IATERtAL

SV_ CHAIN WITH HIGH

BAR KICKIM4_K POTENTIAL

Figure5

C, STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

Yoursaw is equipped with a temperature limiting muf-
fler and spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443.

All U,S. forest land and the statesof California, Maine,
Washingtonand Oregon require manyinternalcombus-

tionengines to beequipped witha spark arrestorscreen
bylaw.Other statesare enacting similarlaws.
If you operate a chain saw ina state or locale where

such regulations exist, youare legallyresponsible for
maintaining the operating condlUon of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of a law. See "Spark

Arrestor" Sectionfor maintenance.

D, CARTON CONTENTS

After you unpack the carton:

1. Check the contents against the list below.

2. Examine the items for damage. Do not use damaged
parts.

3. Notify your dealer immediately ff a part is missing or

damaged. It is normal to hear a fuel filter rattle in an
empty fuel tank.

NOTE: Itisnormal to hear thefuel filterrattleinan empty
fuel tank.

KEY NO. CARTON CONTENTS: QTY.

1 Power Head 1
2 Guide Bar 1

-- Loose Parts Bag (not shown) 1

-- Oil- 8 oz, can (not shown) 1

LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:

3 Chain 1
4 Screncri 1
5 Alien Wrench - 5/32" 1

-- Operator's Manual (not shown) 1

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PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE

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A. GETTING READY

1. READYOUROPERATOR'SMANUAL

Your Operator's Manual has been developed tohelp
you prepare your saw for use and to understand its
safe operation. It is important that you read your
manual completely to become familiar with the unit
before youbegin assembly or attempt operation. Your
Poulan® Dealer is available to show you how to
operate your saw. Be sure to ask for his assistance.

2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:

a. Protective gloves
b. Approved, marked, fuel container.

c. Regular gasoline, leaded or unleaded.

d. Two-cycle engine oil. See "Fueling Your

Engine"

e. Barand Chain Oil. See"Barand Chain Lubri-

cant."

f. Scrench -- provided withyoursaw.Usethe tong

end ofthe toolasaslottedscrewdriver,thesmatl
pipeend as asocketwrench,andthe largerpipe

end toremovethe spark plug.

g. Hex Wrench m providedwith yoursaw for the

fan housingscrews.

B. ATTACHING THE SPUR (OPTIONAL)

The spur is a special piece of equipment designed
to assist the cutting operation. When assembled to

the saw, the spurwilldigintothe tree orlogand:

-relieve contact pressure adding ease to the saw-
ing operation.

-allow the saw to be more easily rotated or pivoted
into the cut.

To

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2.

.

Install:

Remove bar clamp nuts and bar clamp.
Align the spur over the two holes on the bar clamp

side of the saw. Figure 6.

Insert the two screws and tighten evenly and sec-
urely.

Figure6

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C. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN

ICAUTION: lWear protective gloves when handling

or operating your saw. The chain issharp and can
cut you even when it is not moving!

_WARNING

Do not start engine without gu!de bar and chain
completely assembled. Otherwise, the clutcn can

come on and serious inlury can result.

• Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and a Low-Kickback Chain.

• Useonlythe Reduced-Kickback Guide Barand
Low-Kickback Chain specified for your chain

saw model, when replacing these parts. See

"Specifications"

.

Remove the bar clamp nuts and bar clampif you
havenotdone so. Figure 6.

NOTE: Besure toremovethe cardboard packing

over the bar studs and between the bar clamp
housing and the crankcase.

2. Turnthe adjustingscrewcounterclockwise

to move the adjusting pin almost asfar as it will
go tothe rear.Figure9.

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. Mount the guide bar. Mount the slotted end of the

guide bar overthe barstuds and the hole under the

slot on the adjusting pin. Figure 7.

4. Hold chain with cutters facing asshown in Figure8.

.

,

Place chain over and behind the clutch drum onto
the sprocket and fit the bottom of the drive links
between the teeth in the sprocket.

Start atthetop ofthe barandfitthe chain drive links
into the groove around the guide bar. Figure 8.

SLOT

BAR MOU_

STUDS

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WRITING

RIGHT SlOE UP

HOLE ON ADJUSTING PIN

Figure 7

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Turnthe adjusting screw clockwise _ until the
chain is snug inthe guide bar groove. Figure 9.

Install the bar clamp, replace the bar mounhng
nuts, then tighten the nuts finger tight only

9. Follow "Chain Tension" instructions below.

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D. CHAIN TENSION

• Correct chain tension is very important:

--a loose chain will wear the bar and itself.

--aloosechain canjumpoff the bar while

you are cutting.

-- a tight chain can damage the saw andlor
break.

• The chain stretches during use, especially

when new. Check tension:

-- each time the saw is used

-- more frequently when the chain isnew
as the chain warms up to normal operating

temperature

• Chain tension is correct when the chain:

-- can be lifted about 1/8" from the guide bar at

a point near the middle of the bar, and

-- will move freely around the bar.

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if'__ _ TO LOOSEN

/ _ TENSION

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Figure 9

• Chain tensioning procedure:

NOTE: The bar clamp nuts must be no more than

finger tight to tension the chain correctly.

1. Hold the tip ofthe guide barup and turn the adjusting
screw just until the chain does not sag beneath the
guide bar. Figure 11.

NOTE:Turn screw clockwise _ to tighten tension.

Turnscrew counterclockwise A---to loosen tension.

2 Check the tension by lifting the chain from the guide

bar atthe center of the bar. Figure 12.

3. Continue turning the adjusting screw until the tension
is correct.

4. Hold the tip of the guide bar up and securely tighten
the bar clamp nuts with the scrench.

5. Recheck tension. See Figure 10.

CHAIN CAN BE _1

LIFTED !18" AT _- t O_'_""¥'x'._-.O-_

CENTER OF BAR A(" | - // - --
WHEN TENSION /_ ! _-_../_ 1/8"

IS CORRECT. _ _

..... 1/8"_,L.'_

Figure 10