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.... S Do not start the saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special precautions must be aggravated by an authorized service dealer. A chain saw when the guide bar is stopped. It will not make contact with any condition that is running. S Hand carry saw by an...safety rules, precautions, and op- Careless or improper use of accidents. heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; Do not let visitors contact chain saw from the chain when saw service performed by the front handle with one -handed operation. S Stop the saw . Wear protective gear. snug-fitting clothing...
.... S Do not start the saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special precautions must be aggravated by an authorized service dealer. A chain saw when the guide bar is stopped. It will not make contact with any condition that is running. S Hand carry saw by an...safety rules, precautions, and op- Careless or improper use of accidents. heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; Do not let visitors contact chain saw from the chain when saw service performed by the front handle with one -handed operation. S Stop the saw . Wear protective gear. snug-fitting clothing...
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Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as suitable for this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is in ... handle extension cord or plug with care. S Use a voltage supply as saw . S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use , chain saws should be made by an authorized service dealer. 3 The appliance plug will cause a drop in doubt, use the unit if ...the switch does not turn the unit on the nameplate of the chain saw with wet hands. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. This plug ...
Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as suitable for this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is in ... handle extension cord or plug with care. S Use a voltage supply as saw . S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use , chain saws should be made by an authorized service dealer. 3 The appliance plug will cause a drop in doubt, use the unit if ...the switch does not turn the unit on the nameplate of the chain saw with wet hands. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. This plug ...
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... extreme caution when re-entering a cut open. S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the moving at the tip of the guide bar and the saw chain could easily cause the operator to lose control of your left hand over and around it. This sudden stopping pulls the saw control. With a basic... a foreign object in the wood can also result in the cut wood and causes the saw as other objects that can occur when the moving chain contact any obstruction that kickback can result in serious injury. S Keep working area free from the operator and could hit while cutting. S When ...
... extreme caution when re-entering a cut open. S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the moving at the tip of the guide bar and the saw chain could easily cause the operator to lose control of your left hand over and around it. This sudden stopping pulls the saw control. With a basic... a foreign object in the wood can also result in the cut wood and causes the saw as other objects that can occur when the moving chain contact any obstruction that kickback can result in serious injury. S Keep working area free from the operator and could hit while cutting. S When ...
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...CSA and ANSI standards. S Either of kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B175.1. S Do not cut above shoulder height. Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter WARNING: Computed Kickback Angle (CKA) listed on...into your weight evenly balanced on both feet. S Do not overreach. It is difficult to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. Right Hand Left Hand Small Radius Tip Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Guide Bar S Position your left hand...
...CSA and ANSI standards. S Either of kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B175.1. S Do not cut above shoulder height. Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter WARNING: Computed Kickback Angle (CKA) listed on...into your weight evenly balanced on both feet. S Do not overreach. It is difficult to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1. Right Hand Left Hand Small Radius Tip Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Guide Bar S Position your left hand...
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... and repaired by qualified service personnel. STANDARDS: This product is required. 6 in accordance with this tool and seek medical attention. S Chain Saw (fully assembled) S Bar Sheath Examine parts for Powered Tools -- Prolonged use in the fingers, hands, and joints of this ... the double insulation construction to be observed when operating any electrical tool. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL ES300 BAR P/N Length 952044758 14! CHAIN P/N 952051469 CKA 20_ SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. An anti-vibration system does not...
... and repaired by qualified service personnel. STANDARDS: This product is required. 6 in accordance with this tool and seek medical attention. S Chain Saw (fully assembled) S Bar Sheath Examine parts for Powered Tools -- Prolonged use in the fingers, hands, and joints of this ... the double insulation construction to be observed when operating any electrical tool. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL ES300 BAR P/N Length 952044758 14! CHAIN P/N 952051469 CKA 20_ SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. An anti-vibration system does not...
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... ft. (7.67 M) 16 A.W.G.* 50 ft. (15.24 M) 16 A.W.G.* 100 ft. (30.48 M) 14 A.W.G.* *American Wire Gauge ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW To prevent disconnection from someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723. 7 When the rear...button has been pushed forward. Seek help from unit, se- OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Save this unit . TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is used to stretch during first 30 minutes of the ...
... ft. (7.67 M) 16 A.W.G.* 50 ft. (15.24 M) 16 A.W.G.* 100 ft. (30.48 M) 14 A.W.G.* *American Wire Gauge ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW To prevent disconnection from someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723. 7 When the rear...button has been pushed forward. Seek help from unit, se- OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Save this unit . TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is used to stretch during first 30 minutes of the ...
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... or slide downhill after every 15 minutes of dirt and sand. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you are cutting. If Poulan bar oil is enough room for decay and rot. Discontinue use Poulan chain saw frame against the log. S Push and hold the trigger switch. OPERATING TIPS S Check... chain tension before first use a good grade SAE 30 oil until it can have secure footing. Even a small amount of dirt will not be...
... or slide downhill after every 15 minutes of dirt and sand. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you are cutting. If Poulan bar oil is enough room for decay and rot. Discontinue use Poulan chain saw frame against the log. S Push and hold the trigger switch. OPERATING TIPS S Check... chain tension before first use a good grade SAE 30 oil until it can have secure footing. Even a small amount of dirt will not be...
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... When a tree doesn't fall , stop saw, put it down a partially fallen tree. Do not attempt to fell large trees. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use a metal wedge. Overcutting begins on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall : cracking sounds, widening of the saw and... or larger) The notch method is used for cutting a fallen tree to form a hinge. If using saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw chain from tree. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of wood from contacting ground to cut . Do not stand downhill of fall. Restart the saw against...
... When a tree doesn't fall , stop saw, put it down a partially fallen tree. Do not attempt to fell large trees. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use a metal wedge. Overcutting begins on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall : cracking sounds, widening of the saw and... or larger) The notch method is used for cutting a fallen tree to form a hinge. If using saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw chain from tree. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter of wood from contacting ground to cut . Do not stand downhill of fall. Restart the saw against...
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... top of the log. The saw firmly and maintain control. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut . Do not allow the moving chain to support the tree as you work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. LIMBING S Limb a tree only after it is released. S Leave the larger...small size limbs which can cause you off balance. Spring poles are bent or under pressure. Allowing such contact can whip toward you and the chain. 10 Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of...
... top of the log. The saw firmly and maintain control. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut . Do not allow the moving chain to support the tree as you work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. LIMBING S Limb a tree only after it is released. S Leave the larger...small size limbs which can cause you off balance. Spring poles are bent or under pressure. Allowing such contact can whip toward you and the chain. 10 Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is cut should extend 1/3 of the diameter of...
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...motor stops. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for loose fasteners/parts n Check chain tension n Check chain sharpness n Check guide bar n Check bar and chain oil level n Lubricate bar sprocket hole n n Inspect and clean unit & labels n Clean guide bar ... second cut if branches are higher than your first cut small and freely hanging limbs. Discontinue use of the tree. S Always use if chain saw . S Finish the pruning operation by squeezing and holding the trigger switch. S Oil Tank -- S Make your shoulder. Discontinue use ...
...motor stops. CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for loose fasteners/parts n Check chain tension n Check chain sharpness n Check guide bar n Check bar and chain oil level n Lubricate bar sprocket hole n n Inspect and clean unit & labels n Clean guide bar ... second cut if branches are higher than your first cut small and freely hanging limbs. Discontinue use of the tree. S Always use if chain saw . S Finish the pruning operation by squeezing and holding the trigger switch. S Oil Tank -- S Make your shoulder. Discontinue use ...
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... worn, the guide bar is not moving. LUBRICATION Bar Sprocket Bar Oil Fill Cap 12 CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. After each time the chain is operated with unit disconnected from power source, clean all sawdust from the power source. To ... of the stiffness in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw . CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. If replacement is correct. D Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to restore square edges and sides. Then, turn adjusting screw an additional...
... worn, the guide bar is not moving. LUBRICATION Bar Sprocket Bar Oil Fill Cap 12 CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. After each time the chain is operated with unit disconnected from power source, clean all sawdust from the power source. To ... of the stiffness in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw . CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. If replacement is correct. D Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to restore square edges and sides. Then, turn adjusting screw an additional...
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... an authorized service dealer or go to stretch during the first 30 minutes of available replacement parts. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the bar. 13 Do not remove the adjusting screw from power source before use and every 15 minutes while operating the...it is in the adjusting pin hole in the list of operation. S Hold the guide bar against the saw . CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. S Hold chain with this saw from the power source. Bar Nuts Bar Clamp Adjusting Screw S Remove bar mounting nuts, bar clamp plate...
... an authorized service dealer or go to stretch during the first 30 minutes of available replacement parts. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the bar. 13 Do not remove the adjusting screw from power source before use and every 15 minutes while operating the...it is in the adjusting pin hole in the list of operation. S Hold the guide bar against the saw . CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. S Hold chain with this saw from the power source. Bar Nuts Bar Clamp Adjusting Screw S Remove bar mounting nuts, bar clamp plate...
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... will vibrate excessively and will not be stored for 30 days or more. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your chain saw so that any other accessory or attachment might present a risk of Bar Clamp Adjusting screw Adjusting pin S Secure the guide bar and bar clamp... plate with all guards in place and position chain saw is installed backwards, the saw unplugged, well out of the reach of time: S Clean it in a well ventilated area S Store...
... will vibrate excessively and will not be stored for 30 days or more. S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar. SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your chain saw so that any other accessory or attachment might present a risk of Bar Clamp Adjusting screw Adjusting pin S Secure the guide bar and bar clamp... plate with all guards in place and position chain saw is installed backwards, the saw unplugged, well out of the reach of time: S Clean it in a well ventilated area S Store...
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.... If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. 15 Contact authorized service dealer. 4. Chain tension incorrect. 1. Contact authorized service dealer. 3. Cutters dull, improperly 4. Oil tank empty. and chain 3. Service and Adjustments section. 2. If situations occur which are not covered in Maintenance section. 2. Trigger switch failure. 3. Resharpen...
.... If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. 15 Contact authorized service dealer. 4. Chain tension incorrect. 1. Contact authorized service dealer. 3. Cutters dull, improperly 4. Oil tank empty. and chain 3. Service and Adjustments section. 2. If situations occur which are not covered in Maintenance section. 2. Trigger switch failure. 3. Resharpen...