Poulan PRO 530088740 - 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 - HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION; Kickback

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 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...

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 16” MODEL 530044835 952051481 6 _ CKA without chain brake 220260 18” 530044834 952051480 8 _ NOTE: This saw complies with Federal OSHA regulations for commercial logging. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gas...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION; OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SAW

7 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 can cause damag...

Page 8 - FUELING & LUBRICATION

8 Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Trigger Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Chain Brake Chain Direction of Travel Adjusting Screw Chain Catcher ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine spe...

Page 9 - STARTING; To stop the engine; ON; CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

9 engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section for addi- tional information. STARTING WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within ...

Page 10 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

10 duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick- back saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recom- mended. Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment. If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band...

Page 12 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting

12 use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log. When overcutting...

Page 13 - SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

13 saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released. S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. LIMBING S Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only then can limbing be done safely and prop- erly. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the fell...

Page 17 - PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS

17 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 warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Poulan/W eed Eater servic- ing center. If you have any questions regard- ...