Poulan PRO 545117548 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ad- justments, and whe...

Page 3 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY

3 S Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming replacement compo- nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and pos- sible injury to the operator or bystand- ers. Use only Poulan PRO accessor...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS; OPERATING TIPS; FELLING LARGE TREES

9 CUTTING METHODS OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTE- NANCE section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry, non-wood building mate- rials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- eign o...

Page 11 - Using a log for support; Using a support stand

11 S Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration above for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your firs...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE

12 MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn partsCheck for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tensionCheck chain sharpness Check guide bar Inspect and clean unit & labels Before Use After Use Every 15 min. Service Dates n n n n n n...

Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

13 Adjusting Screw 5. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the guide bar. Remove some of the stiffness in the chain by pulling down and letting go of the chain sever- al times. 6. Continue turning the adjusting screw until the tension is correct (see step 4). 7. Tighten bar clamp nuts with a ...

Page 14 - only; CHAIN ADJUSTMENT; REPLACEMENT PART

14 It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur- ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You should recheck your chain tension fre- quently and adjust the chain tension as required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section. Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged. Use only the Low Kickback replac...

Page 15 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

15 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting. S Store chain saw and extension cord in a well ventilated area S Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause in...

Page 16 - WARRANTY STATEMENT

16 WARRANTY STATEMENT Poulan PRO warrants to the original pur- chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this war- ranty any defective Poulan PRO brand electric product within one (1) year...