Poulan PRO 2002-06 - Manuals

Page 2 - PLAN AHEAD

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip wit...

Page 3 - Poulan; HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION; Kickback; Kickback Path

3 S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- stande...

Page 4 - REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

4 Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK S Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents. S Never let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the tip of the guide bar...

Page 5 - CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

5 Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-- Kickback Chain has met kickback per- formance requirements when tested on a representative sample ...

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

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 19 _ 2550 18 ! 952044368 952051209 24 _ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not...

Page 7 - Mount the Bar; Place chain onto the sprocket; CHAIN TENSION (Including units

7 Mount the Bar 6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutc...

Page 8 - OPERATION

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION 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)...

Page 9 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; STARTING; To stop the engine; Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope

9 FUELING & LUBRICATION WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- ly when refueling. FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/...

Page 10 - OFF FULL; CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; Idle Lever; Disengaged; CUTTING METHODS

10 Primer Bulb ON/STOP Switch ON STOP ON/STOP SWITCH OFF FULL CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Choke/Fast Idle Lever (SIDE VIEW) STARTING A WARM ENGINE: 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent, then push the lever back in com- pletely (to the OFF po...

Page 11 - TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES; Hinge holds tree on stump and helps

11 S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en- gine can result. S Release the throttle trigger as soon...

Page 12 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting; Using a log for support

12 S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com- pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor. CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING...

Page 13 - Using a support stand; LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; AIR FILTER

13 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 ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re- sult in se...