Poulan PRO 952802143 - 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 duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Se- cure hair above ...

Page 6 - CKA without chain brake; ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 18 ″ MODEL CKA without chain brake P4018WTL 33 _ 952051338 530044749 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 to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION

7 Tensioning Rack Adjusting Screw 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 G...

Page 8 - OPERATION

8 8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the chain is loose. NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly when the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting in an upright position), but the chain still moves f...

Page 9 - HELPFUL TIP; To stop the engine

9 WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the operator and/or damage the chain mak- ing it unusable. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al- low combus...

Page 10 - IGNITION

10 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope re- wind slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to...

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

11 Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this proce- dure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en- gine running. Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear handle w...

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 17 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; IMPORTANT

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 specifi- cations for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kick- back which can result in se...

Page 18 - ENGINE

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...