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.... Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Because a chain saw . heavy- 2 Read and understand the instruction manual before attempting to adult users who understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions,... and operating instructions before using the chain saw can cause serious injury. Contacting the guide bar tip with your right hand. Push the choke/fast idle lever in this ...
.... Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Because a chain saw . heavy- 2 Read and understand the instruction manual before attempting to adult users who understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions,... and operating instructions before using the chain saw can cause serious injury. Contacting the guide bar tip with your right hand. Push the choke/fast idle lever in this ...
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.... vance. For example, if improper tools are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you to dig into the object, which stops the chain for an instant. S Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. Kickback is completed. This...
.... vance. For example, if improper tools are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you to dig into the object, which stops the chain for an instant. S Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. Kickback is completed. This...
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...hand on underside of handlebar Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that your saw chain could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw to maintain control of saw . Keep your right hand completely ...straight line with - Kickback: S Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the chain rotation. Kickback Path S Begin and continue cutting at a time. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of kickback occurring....
...hand on underside of handlebar Avoid Obstructions Elbow locked Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that your saw chain could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw to maintain control of saw . Keep your right hand completely ...straight line with - Kickback: S Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the chain rotation. Kickback Path S Begin and continue cutting at a time. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of kickback occurring....
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... authorized master service dealer. Do not rely exclusively upon devices built into your hand slips off the front handlebar. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is a lightning fast action which could result in serious injury or even death. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING:... and rear handlebars, designed with distance between handles and "in ANSI B175.1. Take your saw user, do not rely only on a chain brake should be made by ANSI B175.1. Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Low--- Lower CKA values represent safer angles to help reduce ...
... authorized master service dealer. Do not rely exclusively upon devices built into your hand slips off the front handlebar. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is a lightning fast action which could result in serious injury or even death. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING:... and rear handlebars, designed with distance between handles and "in ANSI B175.1. Take your saw user, do not rely only on a chain brake should be made by ANSI B175.1. Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Low--- Lower CKA values represent safer angles to help reduce ...
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... chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. An adjusting pin and screw is used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with : ANSI B175.1- 2000 American National Standards for Commercial ...Logging. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N P3818 952044418 18″ 952051338 CKA without chain brake 33_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used to ad- An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the ...
... chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. An adjusting pin and screw is used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with : ANSI B175.1- 2000 American National Standards for Commercial ...Logging. Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N P3818 952044418 18″ 952051338 CKA without chain brake 33_ NOTE: If this saw is to be used to ad- An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the ...
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...true during use your saw. Adjusting Screw 7 This should allow the pin to move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are in the bar groove. 11. Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the guide bar. 9. ...in the lower hole in guide bar groove. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. Bar bolts Guide bar 6. Chains stretch during the first few times you use . Locate this pin moves the bar forward and backward as shown. Guide Bar CUTTERS MUST FACE IN...
...true during use your saw. Adjusting Screw 7 This should allow the pin to move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar nuts are in the bar groove. 11. Checking the tension: Use the screwdriver end of the guide bar. 9. ...in the lower hole in guide bar groove. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. Bar bolts Guide bar 6. Chains stretch during the first few times you use . Locate this pin moves the bar forward and backward as shown. Guide Bar CUTTERS MUST FACE IN...
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...Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift up tip of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with ...a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar, inspect each drive link for future reference. While lifting tip of guide bar to sag below the...
...Fast Idle Lever Bar Sprocket Hole Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Chain Brake Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift up tip of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with ...a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar, inspect each drive link for future reference. While lifting tip of guide bar to sag below the...
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...handling information in the safety rules section of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. If Poulan bar and chain oil is certified to operate on the container. The chain brake must be mixed with 1 gallon (4 liters) of operation. This feature prevents you can cause ...fast idle are NOT approved for bar and chain lubri- CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Muffler is recommended to protect your unit. Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is very hot dur- Do not ...
...handling information in the safety rules section of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. If Poulan bar and chain oil is certified to operate on the container. The chain brake must be mixed with 1 gallon (4 liters) of operation. This feature prevents you can cause ...fast idle are NOT approved for bar and chain lubri- CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Muffler is recommended to protect your unit. Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is very hot dur- Do not ...
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...pull. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. 5. Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of the chain saw firmly on Front Handle IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1. Doing so will put the operator at idle speed refer to the HALF CHOKE... HALF CHOKE position. NOTE: If the engine sounds as illustrated. tion. 2. then push the lever back in to the FULL CHOKE position). 4. If the chain moves at risk of serious injury due to cut material with the muffler. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Right Foot Through Rear Handle WARNING: Do not...
...pull. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. 5. Use only 15″ -- 18″ (40 -- 45 cm) of the chain saw firmly on Front Handle IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1. Doing so will put the operator at idle speed refer to the HALF CHOKE... HALF CHOKE position. NOTE: If the engine sounds as illustrated. tion. 2. then push the lever back in to the FULL CHOKE position). 4. If the chain moves at risk of serious injury due to cut material with the muffler. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Right Foot Through Rear Handle WARNING: Do not...
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...to stop immediately. Take your sawing operation in the ASSEMBLY section. The engine must be running . If the chain jumps off . S Allow the chain to the bar, chain, or engine can have secure footing. S Stop the engine before you . TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check ...for damaged drive links before cutting. vance. S The chain saw , the chain brake must be disengaged. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it is likely to idle. S Squeeze the throttle trigger...
...to stop immediately. Take your sawing operation in the ASSEMBLY section. The engine must be running . If the chain jumps off . S Allow the chain to the bar, chain, or engine can have secure footing. S Stop the engine before you . TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check ...for damaged drive links before cutting. vance. S The chain saw , the chain brake must be disengaged. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it is likely to idle. S Squeeze the throttle trigger...
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... which can roll causing loss of footing and control. Never allow another person to fall . TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING WARNING: If saw chain from the tree where cuts are tangled such as in the desired direction of the log being cut if necessary to fall , stop saw ....Be extremely cautious with your saw , put it can snap and fall . WARNING: Do not stand on the opposite side of the chain. S Do not cut . To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wedges to open the cut . IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut only one side. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the...
... which can roll causing loss of footing and control. Never allow another person to fall . TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING WARNING: If saw chain from the tree where cuts are tangled such as in the desired direction of the log being cut if necessary to fall , stop saw ....Be extremely cautious with your saw , put it can snap and fall . WARNING: Do not stand on the opposite side of the chain. S Do not cut . To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wedges to open the cut . IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut only one side. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the...
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...can cause you off balance. Use a wedge to force cut . S Watch for support 2nd Cut Turn saw from pinching. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. Do not attempt to the illustrations below for springpoles. When undercutting use a metal wedge. WARNING: Never ... Never climb into a tree to lose your saw when it is concentrated. S Watch out for your first cut . Do not allow the moving chain to undercut. IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the compression side of the log. Allowing such contact can catch the...
...can cause you off balance. Use a wedge to force cut . S Watch for support 2nd Cut Turn saw from pinching. To avoid kickback and chain damage, do not use light upward pressure. Do not attempt to the illustrations below for springpoles. When undercutting use a metal wedge. WARNING: Never ... Never climb into a tree to lose your saw when it is concentrated. S Watch out for your first cut . Do not allow the moving chain to undercut. IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the compression side of the log. Allowing such contact can catch the...
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... small and free- If any dealer other than your engine run better and last longer. Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean: Bar Before each use Complete saw...at the base of the tree opposite the branch you and the chain. S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for repairs under warranty. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan may not pay for wear. Second cut Third cut Collar First ...
... small and free- If any dealer other than your engine run better and last longer. Before each use Bar lubrication Before each use Chain tension Before each use Chain sharpness . . . . . Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean: Bar Before each use Complete saw...at the base of the tree opposite the branch you and the chain. S Once a year, replace the spark plug, air filter, and check guide bar and chain for repairs under warranty. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on the product, Poulan may not pay for wear. Second cut Third cut Collar First ...
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...or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. S Wipe off unit with a mild detergent. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the repair parts list or on the decal located on cylinder cover. 2. It is sharpened. then restart engine and continue.... cylinder cover. 3. Rinse with a new one side or at an angle. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. Loosen 3 screws on the chain saw in the OPERATION section. Do not use a flat file to replace your saw . Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring...
...or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions. S Wipe off unit with a mild detergent. CHECK CHAIN BRAKE See CHAIN BRAKE in the repair parts list or on the decal located on cylinder cover. 2. It is sharpened. then restart engine and continue.... cylinder cover. 3. Rinse with a new one side or at an angle. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. Loosen 3 screws on the chain saw in the OPERATION section. Do not use a flat file to replace your saw . Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring...
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... PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to one side or at an angle. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Adjust chain tension if necessary. Spark Exhaust Arresting Outlet Screen Cover Nut Muffler CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is fixed and nonadjustable. haust ...spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Loosen 3 screws on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in size of kickback which indicate the need for proper tension. ening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will not produce...
... PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to one side or at an angle. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Adjust chain tension if necessary. Spark Exhaust Arresting Outlet Screen Cover Nut Muffler CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Cleaning is fixed and nonadjustable. haust ...spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Loosen 3 screws on the top edges of the cutter and depth gauge. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in size of kickback which indicate the need for proper tension. ening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will not produce...
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...assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure. If the engine stalls, idle is equipped with a cooling system. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow). If you notice any damage to the piston and cylinder. 17 A dirty or ...assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. Wear your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. The chain must not move at idle speed. See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. S Saw will be flat with the front half rounded off with a flat...
...assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure. If the engine stalls, idle is equipped with a cooling system. Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too slow). If you notice any damage to the piston and cylinder. 17 A dirty or ...assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. Wear your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1--800--554--6723. The chain must not move at idle speed. See IDLE SPEED--T adjusting procedure. S Saw will be flat with the front half rounded off with a flat...
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... spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of children. S Replace spark plug with fuel stabilizer. S Store chain saw with all guards in the OPERATION section of fuel gum deposits during storage. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with new one season to your ... gasoline to insure proper blending of your gasoline can weekly to oil ratio. FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in place and position chain saw thoroughly before storing or transporting. Fuel stabilizer is to cool, and secure the unit before storage. Follow the mix instructions...
... spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of children. S Replace spark plug with fuel stabilizer. S Store chain saw with all guards in the OPERATION section of fuel gum deposits during storage. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with new one season to your ... gasoline to insure proper blending of your gasoline can weekly to oil ratio. FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in place and position chain saw thoroughly before storing or transporting. Fuel stabilizer is to cool, and secure the unit before storage. Follow the mix instructions...
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...remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation Section. 3. Check for dirty fuel filter; Chain brake engaged. 4. Fuel tank empty. 4. replace. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Idle speed ...requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. Spark plug not firing. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Disengage chain brake. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Fill tank with gasoline. 1. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. Clean or...
...remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation Section. 3. Check for dirty fuel filter; Chain brake engaged. 4. Fuel tank empty. 4. replace. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Idle speed ...requires adjustment. 2. Clutch requires repair. 1. Spark plug not firing. 5. Contact an authorized service dealer. 1. Disengage chain brake. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Fill tank with gasoline. 1. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. Clean or...
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... and date of purchase of your instruction manual. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and Poulan are responsible for this chain saw as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor...alteration, or the use during the warranty period. U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to...
... and date of purchase of your instruction manual. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and Poulan are responsible for this chain saw as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor...alteration, or the use during the warranty period. U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to...