Poulan PRO 952802075 - Manuals

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N MODEL 952044815 20 ″ 952051310 31 _ CKA without chain brake PP4620AV 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 Regulatio...

7 Chain Brake Chain Brake Nuts Bar Tool Location of shipping spacer 3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter- clockwise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar. Tensioning Rack Adjusting Screw 4. Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar stops against clutch drum ...

8 S Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Re- lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist. S Tighten chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool. Chain Brake Nuts S Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar. S If chain does not rotate,...

9 CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle speed are set by pull- ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold starting or after refueling. The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting. CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback o...

10 manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Hold saw firmly ...

11 Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this procedure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine run- ning. Place the saw on firm ground. Grip ...

12 Direction of Fall 45 _ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches in diameter or larger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will te...

13 Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. Th...

14 S Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. S Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK- ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting coul...

16 Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNIN...

17 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. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES--002. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove the cylinder cov...