Poulan PRO 115259926 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ad- justments, and whe...

Page 3 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY

3 S Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming replacement compo- nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and pos- sible injury to the operator or bystand- ers. Use only Poulan accessories ...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS; OPERATING TIPS; FELLING LARGE TREES

9 CUTTING METHODS OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTE- NANCE section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry, non-wood building mate- rials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- eign o...

Page 11 - Using a log for support; Using a support stand

11 S Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration above for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your firs...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE

12 MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn partsCheck for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tensionCheck chain sharpness Check guide bar Inspect and clean unit & labels Before Use After Use Every 15 min. Service Dates n n n n n n...

Page 14 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CHAIN SHARPENING; Right

14 S Check bar and chain oil before use and every 15 minutes while operating the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un- der the OPERATION section. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a m...

Page 15 - CHAIN REPLACEMENT

15 WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufac- turer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will in- crease the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury. 4. Check and lower depth gauges. Depth Gauge Tool Depth Gauge File S Place gauge too...

Page 16 - REPLACEMENT PART; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

16 8. Pull guide bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove. En- sure all drive links are in the bar groove. 9. Install bar clamp. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the guide bar. CAUTION: It is very important when ins- talling the bar clamp that the adjusting pi...

Page 18 - WARRANTY STATEMENT

18 WARRANTY STATEMENT Poulan , a division of Husqvarna Con- sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., war- rants to the original consumer purchas- er that each new Poulan brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty ...