Poulan PRO 545137231 - 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 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 CKA without chain brake PPB3416 33 _ PPB4218 18 ″ 952051211 952051338 952044369 952044689 33 _ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- able...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION

7 Adjustment located on clutch cover Inside view of clutch cover 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum ...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

8 3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad- justing screw 1 / 4 turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not exist. Adjusting Screw -- 1 / 4 Turn 5. While lifting tip of gui...

Page 9 - HELPFUL TIP; To stop the engine

9 THROTTLE LOCK--OUT The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold s...

Page 10 - IGNITION

10 Left Hand on Front Handle Starter Rope Handle Right Foot Through Rear Handle Use only 15 ″ -- 18 ″ (40 -- 45 cm) of rope per pull. Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the r...

Page 11 - Braking function control; It is recommended that; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Plan a clear retreat path

11 S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Engaged Disengaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several time...

Page 14 - all the way through; Pruning technique; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14 PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a professional to do the job. S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way through the bottom of the limb. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overc...

Page 15 - Cleaning the air filter:

15 S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation. Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat file. S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re- store square edges and sides. ...

Page 16 - STORAGE; IMPORTANT

16 6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely. REPLACE SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non- adjustable. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remov...

Page 17 - ENGINE

17 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. ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug op...