Poulan PRO 530088814 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special saf...

Page 3 - KICKBACK; Kickback; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

3 S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks ...

Page 5 - SAFETY; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

5 chain brake should be made by an autho- rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light- ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide bar up and ba...

Page 6 - CHAIN TENSION

6 S Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum (see illustration). Fit the chain between the teeth in the sprocket. S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar. S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the groove of the bar. S Hold guid...

Page 7 - OPERATION

7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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 ...

Page 8 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; STARTING; To stop the engine; CHOKE

8 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 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Poulan/Weed Eat- er R brand oil. If you do n...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS

9 S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE: S Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Push the choke knob in completely (to the OFF position). S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times...

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

10 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. Exert only light downward pressure. If you force the c...

Page 11 - Using a log for support

11 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if 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 fell...

Page 12 - Using a support stand; LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

12 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 ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning. Allowing such contact ...