Poulan PRO 952802144 - 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 S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, 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. ...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 Computed angles represented indicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val- ues represent a safe...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION (Including units

7 Clutch Cover Bar Knob Location of shipping spacer 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Bar bolts Guide bar 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 B...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

8 Tighten chain Adjusting Wheel Loosen chain 3. Using a screwdriver, 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 Bar Knob 5. Push lever on bar knob down to return lever to cl...

Page 9 - HELPFUL TIP

9 Guide Bar Adjusting Wheel Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Trigger Chain Direction of Travel Chain Catcher Clutch Cover Bar Knob Chain Brake ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. THROTTLE LOCK-...

Page 10 - To stop the engine; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or; IGNITION

10 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 NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of al- ternative fuels will cause problems such as: im- proper clutch engagements, overhea...

Page 11 - CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

11 NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. OFF HALF CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the e...

Page 12 - TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES; Hinge holds tree on stump and helps

12 S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep th...

Page 13 - Using a log for support

13 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell...

Page 14 - Using a support stand; LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way through; SERVICE

14 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 limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can ...

Page 17 - Right

17 REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run- ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and re- assemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Im...

Page 18 - STORAGE; IMPORTANT

18 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your pro- tective equipment and observe all safety pre- cautions. The chain must not move at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any...