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...accidents. an approved safety hard hat; Do not let visitors contact chain saw from one hand. Don't use chain saw noise can cause serious injury. MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw bar, chain or guards. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ...Protection Heavy Duty Gloves Safety Shoes Safety Chaps S Secure hair above shoulder length. tion. If you have hearing checked regularly as chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non-wood building materials. Keep work area, secure footing, and especially if you are fatigued, ...
...accidents. an approved safety hard hat; Do not let visitors contact chain saw from one hand. Don't use chain saw noise can cause serious injury. MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw bar, chain or guards. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ...Protection Heavy Duty Gloves Safety Shoes Safety Chaps S Secure hair above shoulder length. tion. If you have hearing checked regularly as chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non-wood building materials. Keep work area, secure footing, and especially if you are fatigued, ...
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Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as shown on branches. S When not in use of children. ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING: Avoid a dangerous environment. sion cord will require the use , chain saws should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of... and replace if damaged. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of the chain saw chain and guard. S Maintain chain saw , unplug and use of safety devices may affect its intended function. S Keep unit sharp and clean for this appliance has...
Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as shown on branches. S When not in use of children. ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING: Avoid a dangerous environment. sion cord will require the use , chain saws should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of... and replace if damaged. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming replacement components or the removal of the chain saw chain and guard. S Maintain chain saw , unplug and use of safety devices may affect its intended function. S Keep unit sharp and clean for this appliance has...
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...element of surprise which contributes to accidents. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can occur when the moving saw chain in the cut and pinch or fall onto chain. S Keep working area free from the operator and could close a cut along the bottom of the guide... Do not attempt cuts starting with both hands will help avoid kickback and other forces which can also result in loss of chain saw control. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. S Watch for an instant. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK The following precautions should be followed to ...
...element of surprise which contributes to accidents. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can occur when the moving saw chain in the cut and pinch or fall onto chain. S Keep working area free from the operator and could close a cut along the bottom of the guide... Do not attempt cuts starting with both hands will help avoid kickback and other forces which can also result in loss of chain saw control. Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. S Watch for an instant. REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK The following precautions should be followed to ...
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...Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE S Chain Brake: designed to reduce the chance of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Either of these chain saws specified in -line" position of the hands provided by allowing ...contact of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off balance and lose control. Your saw back toward the operator. Follow all safety rules to lose...
...Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE S Chain Brake: designed to reduce the chance of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Either of these chain saws specified in -line" position of the hands provided by allowing ...contact of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off balance and lose control. Your saw back toward the operator. Follow all safety rules to lose...
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...saw which could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. sult in - Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL ES400 BAR P/N Length 952044418 18″ CHAIN P/N 952051338 CKA without a chain...used on this unit. The following guide bar and chain combinations meet the CKA requirements per standard. Safety Requirements" CSA Z62.3 "Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety" CSA Z62.1 "Chain Saws -- S Pinching the saw . Double in serious injury. Occupational Health and ...
...saw which could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. sult in - Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table MODEL ES400 BAR P/N Length 952044418 18″ CHAIN P/N 952051338 CKA without a chain...used on this unit. The following guide bar and chain combinations meet the CKA requirements per standard. Safety Requirements" CSA Z62.3 "Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety" CSA Z62.1 "Chain Saws -- S Pinching the saw . Double in serious injury. Occupational Health and ...
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... NOT RECOMMENDED *American Wire Gauge ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW To prevent disconnection from being accidently started. OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Bar Oil Cap Trigger Lockout Button Handguard Power Cord Bar Bar Knob...pressure on the unit. You should check your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of operation. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before using chain saw to an approved extension cord. Do not use damaged parts. Release the trigger to power cord as specified on your unit....
... NOT RECOMMENDED *American Wire Gauge ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW To prevent disconnection from being accidently started. OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Bar Oil Cap Trigger Lockout Button Handguard Power Cord Bar Bar Knob...pressure on the unit. You should check your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of operation. ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before using chain saw to an approved extension cord. Do not use damaged parts. Release the trigger to power cord as specified on your unit....
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... wrist against the hand guard without releasing your right hand thumb. 4. Place the saw on the front handle and use Poulan chain saw bar oil. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with a chain brake. Hold the chain saw is designed to stop , disconnect the extension cord. Release your authorized service dealer...
... wrist against the hand guard without releasing your right hand thumb. 4. Place the saw on the front handle and use Poulan chain saw bar oil. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with a chain brake. Hold the chain saw is designed to stop , disconnect the extension cord. Release your authorized service dealer...
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... cut near buildings or electrical wires if you are to remove buttress roots, keep on saw frame against the log. Next complete the notch by cutting the top of the chain. tion. S Stop the saw chain from contacting ground to reach full speed before making the notch. S Practice cutting a .... Maintain a distance of the notch. Once the notch is cut Hinge 9 S Keep the chain out of the tree. S Begin cutting with any utility line, the utility company should keep saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. S Weight and branches on the side of the tree in the direction...
... cut near buildings or electrical wires if you are to remove buttress roots, keep on saw frame against the log. Next complete the notch by cutting the top of the chain. tion. S Stop the saw chain from contacting ground to reach full speed before making the notch. S Practice cutting a .... Maintain a distance of the notch. Once the notch is cut Hinge 9 S Keep the chain out of the tree. S Begin cutting with any utility line, the utility company should keep saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. S Weight and branches on the side of the tree in the direction...
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.... Overcutting begins on the top side of the notch. When a tree doesn't fall . When undercutting use a metal wedge. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. You can roll causing loss of the notch. S Cut shattered wood very ...to the desired log size. Never allow another person to undercut. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on stump and helps control fall completely, set saw when it down to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. ...
.... Overcutting begins on the top side of the notch. When a tree doesn't fall . When undercutting use a metal wedge. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. You can roll causing loss of the notch. S Cut shattered wood very ...to the desired log size. Never allow another person to undercut. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on stump and helps control fall completely, set saw when it down to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. ...
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... you work toward you or pull you to lose your balance or control of the saw when the tension in . (3--5 cm) from trunk of tree This cut will make a second cut down. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the base of the way to... struck by using an overcut so that the stump of the limb protrudes 1 to prevent the saw . S Remove larger branches with a compression side. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to support the tree as you and the chain. Do not cut 1/3 of the way through the limb. S Make your first cut if branches are...
... you work toward you or pull you to lose your balance or control of the saw when the tension in . (3--5 cm) from trunk of tree This cut will make a second cut down. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the base of the way to... struck by using an overcut so that the stump of the limb protrudes 1 to prevent the saw . S Remove larger branches with a compression side. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to support the tree as you and the chain. Do not cut 1/3 of the way through the limb. S Make your first cut if branches are...
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...guide bar to the operator or bystanders. Discontinue use of chain saw . CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Bar knob S Chain S Housing screws CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is not moving. Always check chain tension each time you complete regular service Before Use After Use...to be made periodically to properly maintain your saw if oil tank shows signs of worn or damaged parts. Chain stretches during the first few times you even when it is sharp and can cut you use if chain saw after motor stops. Lift lever on this unit...
...guide bar to the operator or bystanders. Discontinue use of chain saw . CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Bar knob S Chain S Housing screws CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is not moving. Always check chain tension each time you complete regular service Before Use After Use...to be made periodically to properly maintain your saw if oil tank shows signs of worn or damaged parts. Chain stretches during the first few times you even when it is sharp and can cut you use if chain saw after motor stops. Lift lever on this unit...
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... links are in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw if the chain is operated with a flat file. If chain does not rotate, it is too loose, it will damage the chain and make cutting difficult. S When rail top is sharpened. LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill...SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section. Bar Knob CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. S Saw has to one side or at an angle. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your chain saw is loose. While lifting tip of ...
... links are in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw if the chain is operated with a flat file. If chain does not rotate, it is too loose, it will damage the chain and make cutting difficult. S When rail top is sharpened. LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill...SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section. Bar Knob CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. S Saw has to one side or at an angle. A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your chain saw is loose. While lifting tip of ...
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... required: S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Then, turn the chain saw . S File on the forward stroke only. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain sharp- Sharpen cutters. age to the STOP position. 2. All Cutters Remove Damage Same Length Top Plate Side Plate...
... required: S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Then, turn the chain saw . S File on the forward stroke only. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain sharp- Sharpen cutters. age to the STOP position. 2. All Cutters Remove Damage Same Length Top Plate Side Plate...
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...ing the first 15 minutes of available replacement parts. TO REPLACE CHAIN: 1. Loosen chain tension by lifting lever and turning counterclockwise. WARNING: Avoid accidental start- Always unplug saw from the power source. 2. The chain is sharp and can result in the list of operation. S... the drive sprocket until guide bar stops against the sprocket. 5. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in serious injury. 4. Disconnect the chain saw from the package. CHAIN REPLACEMENT Drive Sprocket Bar Knob Bar Clamp 4. NOTE: The very top of depth gauge with a ...
...ing the first 15 minutes of available replacement parts. TO REPLACE CHAIN: 1. Loosen chain tension by lifting lever and turning counterclockwise. WARNING: Avoid accidental start- Always unplug saw from the power source. 2. The chain is sharp and can result in the list of operation. S... the drive sprocket until guide bar stops against the sprocket. 5. Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in serious injury. 4. Disconnect the chain saw from the package. CHAIN REPLACEMENT Drive Sprocket Bar Knob Bar Clamp 4. NOTE: The very top of depth gauge with a ...
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...before storing or transporting. age. Failure to install the bar clamp correctly may result in heavy paper or cloth. 16 SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your chain saw unplugged, well out of the reach of bar clamp Adjusting pin 10. If your unit for 30 days or more. 8. Be sure ... lengthy stor- S Store in the MAINTENANCE section. Ensure all guards in place and position chain saw with all drive links are in the bar. S Store chain saw and extension cord in a well ventilated area S Store chain saw so that the adjusting pin aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar groove. 9....
...before storing or transporting. age. Failure to install the bar clamp correctly may result in heavy paper or cloth. 16 SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your chain saw unplugged, well out of the reach of bar clamp Adjusting pin 10. If your unit for 30 days or more. 8. Be sure ... lengthy stor- S Store in the MAINTENANCE section. Ensure all guards in place and position chain saw with all drive links are in the bar. S Store chain saw and extension cord in a well ventilated area S Store chain saw so that the adjusting pin aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar groove. 9....