Poulan PRO 545123578 - 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 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N MODEL 952044815 20 ″ 952051310 31 _ CKA without chain brake 295 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations fo...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION

7 Mount the bar 5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw in the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutte...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SAW

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 - To stop the engine; HELPFUL TIP

9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules sec- tion of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the in- formation or cal...

Page 10 - CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; STARTING A WARM ENGINE; Disengaged; Braking function control

10 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro- ceed to the next step. NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start bef...

Page 11 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES

11 CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect...

Page 12 - CUTTING A FALLEN TREE; Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting; BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

12 Opening of felling cut Closing of notch Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall 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...

Page 13 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way

13 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a log for support 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 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...

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. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintena...

Page 16 - STORAGE; IMPORTANT; TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

16 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches,...