Poulan PRO 545047541 - 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 gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- ging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barri- ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear- ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder le...

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 BAR & CHAIN

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

7 5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. 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 ont...

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

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 - CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; Disengaged; CUTTING METHODS

10 OFF HALF CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER Choke/ fast idle lever (SIDE VIEW) FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTIN...

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

11 S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- gine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unneces- sary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. It is recommended that the engine not be operated for lon- ger than 30 seconds at ...

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...

Page 16 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Poulan

16 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. 3. F...

Page 17 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

17 U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and ELEC- TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the emissions control sys- tem warranty on your year 2005 and later s...