Poulan PRO 545137248 - Manuals

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS; Starting Reminder

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless 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 with ...

Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD

3 SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special saf...

Page 4 - KICKBACK; Kickback; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

4 straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. KICKBACK WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the ...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN; CHAIN TENSION (Including units

7 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not already attached) WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al- ways wear gloves when handling the chain. Th...

Page 8 - Tighten

8 Checking the tension: Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below the bar. Bar Knob Guide Bar Adjusting Wheel Screwdriver Adjusting the tension: Chain tension is very important. Chains stretch during ...

Page 9 - OPERATION

9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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. Primer Bulb Starter Housin...

Page 10 - To stop the engine; HELPFUL TIP

10 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 ca...

Page 11 - STARTING A WARM ENGINE

11 IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 3. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step. N...

Page 12 - OPERATING TIPS; It is recommended that; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES

12 OPERATING TIPS 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 the saw and repai...

Page 14 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way through

14 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 LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limb...

Page 15 - SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

15 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 or Master Service Dealer. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommende...

Page 17 - STORAGE; IMPORTANT

17 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. 5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 / 4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0,6 m...

Page 18 - ENGINE

18 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...