Poulan PRO 545186803 - Manuals

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N MODEL 952044815 20 ″ 952051310 31 _ CKA without chain brake PP4620AVX 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 Regulati...

7 1. Loosen and remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclock- wise. LOOSEN 2. Remove clutch cover. Remove the plas- tic shipping spacer (if present). 3. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. 4. Carefully remove the chain from the pac...

8 Tighten chain Adjusting Wheel Loosen chain 3. Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight- en only! TIGHTEN 5. Push lever on bar knob down to return le- ver to closed/lo...

9 Direction of Chain Travel Guide Bar Chain Catcher Clutch Cover Choke/Fast Idle Lever Throttle Trigger Rear Handle Cylinder Cover Throttle Lock--out Chain Brake Bar Knob Adjusting Wheel ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engi...

10 IMPORTANT Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can cause major engine performance and durability problems. WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are N...

11 CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER FULL HALF OFF STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. 2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the HALF CHOKE position. 3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts. 4. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to all...

12 S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- gine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unneces- sary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. S To avoid losing control when cut is com- plete, do not put pressure on saw at en...

13 CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING) Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size. WARNING: Do not stand on the log being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control. Do not stand downhill of the log being cut. IMPORTANT POINTS S Cut only one log at a ti...

14 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 can re- sult in serious injury. WARNING: Never climb into ...

17 Rounded Corner 0.025 inch (0.65 mm) Right Hook Angle Wrong Squared Off Corner Too Much Hook Angle WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Im- proper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can result in seri...

18 Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz- er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. HELPFUL TIP Du...