| The most important part of your Poulan chainsaw | | | | A Poulan saw chain with the incorrect amount of |
| is the chain. Proper maintenance and replacement | | | | tension can be dangerous and will not cut very |
| of your Poulan saw chain will not only help keep | | | | efficiently. Your chain should be tight enough that |
| the saw running and in good shape, but will also | | | | it fits snugly against the bar but loose enough to |
| keep you safer while using the most dangerous | | | | be easily spun with your gloved hand. Tightening |
| power tool there is. You should always make sure | | | | the chain too much can also lead to premature |
| your chain is properly sharpened, clean, has the | | | | wear of the bar and chain, requiring replacement |
| right tension, and stays oiled during use. | | | | more often. |
| Sharpening a Poulan saw chain can be very easy | | | | A loose chain is even more dangerous as this can |
| if you know what you are doing. When sharpening | | | | cause the saw to bind in the wood or the chain |
| the chain be sure that you sharpen both sides of | | | | can fall off the bar. Chains stretch after use, |
| the cutting blade equally. Always check the chain | | | | especially if they are new. Check often to make |
| for broken or damaged links prior to use and | | | | sure your chain is still tightened properly. |
| during every cleaning as these little defects can | | | | Most chain saw chains today are self oiling. This |
| cause kickbacks, which can be dangerous to you | | | | means that there is a reservoir in the bar that |
| and those around you. | | | | lets out enough oil to keep the chain properly |
| Cleaning your Poulan saw chain can be an easy | | | | lubricated. This can be important for safety |
| task. After making sure to disconnect the saw | | | | reasons as well as maintenance reasons and the |
| from any power source and remove the | | | | quality of the cut. A well oiled chain builds less heat |
| possibility of it being turned on accidentally, loosen | | | | and friction between the bar and the chain, |
| the chain until it comes off the guide bar easily. | | | | allowing your saw blade to spin and the cutters to |
| After removing the chain from the saw | | | | cut even at the high speeds a chain saw runs. |
| completely, soak it in a household cleaner mixed | | | | Proper maintenance of your Poulan saw chain is |
| with water while you gently scrub each piece or | | | | the most important part of operating the saw. |
| section with a soft brush. | | | | Not only will these tips give your chain saw and |
| When you're done it should look brand new and | | | | chain a longer, more efficient life, but they will also |
| be free of dirt and grime. Dry completely with a | | | | help you to stay safe even when operating this |
| rag, making sure there is absolutely no water left | | | | dangerous piece of machinery. |
| to prevent rust, and lubricate. | | | | |