Poulan PRO 530087823 - 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 Pull-In pulls the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result in loss of control and serious injury. 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 ...

Page 5 - CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

5 S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the 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 requireme...

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 MODEL 952044815 952051310 19 _ CKA without chain brake 295 20” NOTE: This saw complies with Federal OSHA regulations for commercial logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could...

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

7 Mount the bar Proper chain direction Tip of Bar Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight c...

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

8 S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap. Oil Cap Fuel mix cap IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol--blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel s...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

9 tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious inju...

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

10 Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de- termine the direction of tree lean. S Weight and branc...

Page 11 - Overcutting; LIMBING AND PRUNING

11 S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs, and roots are tangled such as in a blown 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 ou...

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...