Poulan PRO 2001-02 - Manuals

5 bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar 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 Symmetr...

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 952044370 14” 952051211 MODEL 952044418 16” 952051338 14 _ CKA without chain brake 2250 2250/2450 16 _ 2550 18” 952044368 952051209 24 _ NOTE: This saw complies with Federal OSHA regulations for commercial logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposur...

7 S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the groove of the bar. S Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install the chain brake. Make sure the ad- justing pin is aligned with the hole in the bar. Remember this pin moves the bar for- ward and backward as the screw is turned. S Replace t...

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) ...

9 FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Poulan/W eed Eater R brand oil. If you do not ...

10 OFF FULL CHOKE Choke/ Fast Idle (SIDE VIEW) STARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent, then push the lever back in com- pletely (to the OFF position). S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. S Pull the starter rope qu...

11 ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- low the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep the engine at full speed the en- tire time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you...

12 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fe...

13 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can ...

14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole After each use . . . . . . . Check: Fuel mixture level Before each use . . . . Bar lubrication Before each use . . . . . . . Chain tension Before each use . . . . . . . Chain sharpness Before each use . . . . For damaged parts Before each use . . F...

16 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. S Ignition switch off. S Engine flooded. S Fuel tank empty. S Spark plug not firing. S Fuel not reaching carburetor. . S Move ignition switch to ON. S See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. S Fill ta...