Poulan PRO 545047502 - Manuals

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS; Starting Reminder; SAFETY RULES; 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 - Kickback

3 eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regular- ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Snug F...

Page 4 - REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

4 S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opp...

Page 6 - CKA without chain brake; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BUMPER

6 The following guide bar and chain combina- tions meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard. Computed kick...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION (Including units

7 Adjustment located on Chain Brake Inside view of Chain Brake 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter- clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. Further ad- justment may be necessary as you mount the bar. 5. Slide guide b...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SAW

8 Chain Brake Nuts WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury. OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize y...

Page 9 - To stop the engine

9 FUELING & LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- ly when refueling. 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 - CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; STARTING A WARM ENGINE; Disengaged; Braking function control; CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

10 4. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. 5. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts. 6. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. ON/STOP SWIT...

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

11 S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep th...

Page 12 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting; BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT; Using a log for support

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...

Page 13 - Using a support stand; LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way

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

Page 14 - SERVICE; Replace spark plug; AIR FILTER

14 SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECheck: Fuel mixture level Before each use . . . . Bar lub...