Poulan PRO 2000-08 - Manuals

Page 2 - PLAN AHEAD

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with a...

Page 3 - Poulan or Poulan Pro; HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION; Guard

3 ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people...

Page 4 - REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

4 Avoid Pinch --Kickback: S Be extremely aware of situations or ob- structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain. S Do not cut more than one log at a time. S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with- drawn from an undercut when bucking. Avoid Pull --In: S Always ...

Page 5 - CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

5 has been demonstrated to significantly re- duce the number and seriousness of kick- backs when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1. Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low--...

Page 6 - CKA without chain brake; SAFETY; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 952044369 16” 952051211 MODEL 952044689 18” 952051338 6 _ CKA without chain brake 230260 8 _ NOTE: This saw complies with Federal OSHA regulations for commercial logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gas...

Page 7 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; FUELING ENGINE; BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

7 bar. Remember this pin moves the bar for- ward and backward as the screw is turned. S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts. Mount the Bar Proper chain direction Tip of Bar Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TE...

Page 8 - STARTING; To stop the engine; Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope; ON; OFF FULL; CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; Idle Lever

8 Oil Cap Fuel mix cap IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol--blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture shich leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine p...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

9 CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac- tion which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing contact of the ...

Page 10 - Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES; Hinge holds tree on stump and helps; CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

10 S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. S Clear the work area. You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing. S Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direc- tion. Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a p...

Page 11 - Overcutting; LIMBING AND PRUNING

11 down area. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and cleared logs first. TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING WARNING: If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and/or damage to the saw. Sto...

Page 12 - all the way; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; AIR FILTER

12 WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw. IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot- ing and balance. S W...

Page 14 - Outdoor Products

14 NEED ASSISTANCE? NEED ASSISTANCE? Call 1 --- 800 --- 554 --- 6723. NEED SERVICE PART? Contact your retailer. LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, Divi- sion WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan or Poulan Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free fro...

Page 15 - Eater; PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS

15 COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and gar- den equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the ini- tial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of any wa...