Poulan PRO 952802095 - 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 PP3516 33 _ PP4018 18 ″ 952051547 952051548 952044942 952044926 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- abled ...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION

7 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Guide bar Bar bolts 5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 6. Place chain ...

Page 8 - OPERATION

8 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. Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar...

Page 9 - To stop the engine; HELPFUL TIP

9 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 cal...

Page 10 - STARTING A WARM ENGINE

10 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 11 - OPERATING TIPS; It is recommended that; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES

11 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 13 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way through

13 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 14 - SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14 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 15 - Cleaning the air filter:

15 Replace guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex- cess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re- placement 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. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE ...

Page 16 - STORAGE; IMPORTANT

16 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. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder ...

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...

Page 18 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Poulan PRO; EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-

18 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PRO R brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the origina...