Poulan PRO 545123644 - 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 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 16 ″ MODEL 530044835 952051481 6 _ CKA without chain brake 220 LE260 LE 18 ″ 530044834 952051480 8 _ 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 co...

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

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; HELPFUL TIP

9 FUELING & LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow- ly when refueling. HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of 2-- cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline ...

Page 10 - CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; Disengaged; CUTTING METHODS

10 2. Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step. NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling...

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

11 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 the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, ...

Page 12 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Overcutting; 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; SERVICE

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 16 - TROUBLE; LIMITED WARRANTY; Poulan PRO

16 HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil. CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburet...

Page 17 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

17 NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS- LY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA- TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAG...