Poulan PRO PP300E - Manuals

5 MAINTAIN CONTROLThe following precautions should be fol-lowed to minimize kickback. Stand to the left of the saw Thumb on underside of handlebar Never reverse hand positions Elbow locked S A good, firm grip on the saw with bothhands will help you maintain control.Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle...

7 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Avoid accidental start- ing. Always unplug saw from power source before installing a bar and/orchain.The assembly tool provided with your sawis the only tool needed for assembly. Pro-tective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN(if not a...

8 CHAIN TENSION (including unitswith chain already installed)NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,make sure the bar nuts are finger tightonly. Attempting to tension the chainwhen the bar nuts are tight will causedamage.Checking the tension:Use the screwdriver end of the combina-tion screwdriver/wrench...

9 POWER CORDThe POWER CORD is used to connect the chain saw to an approved extensioncord. CHAIN TENSIONIt is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-ing first 30 minutes of operation. Youshould check your chain tension frequent-ly. See CHAIN TENSION under the SER- VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section. OPERATI...

10 Braking function controlCAUTION: The chain brake must bechecked several times daily. The motormust be running when performing thisprocedure. This is the only instance whenthe saw should be placed on the groundwith the motor running.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip therear handle with your right...

11 FELLING LARGE TREES(6 inches in diameter or larger)The notch method is used to fell largetrees. A notch is cut on the side of the treein the desired direction of fall. After a fellingcut is made on the opposite side of tree,the tree will tend to fall in the direction ofthe notch.NOTE: If tree has...

12 Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the un-derside of the log with top of saw againstthe log. When undercutting use light up-ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main-tain control. The saw will tend to pushback toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The s...

13 S Remove larger branches with the cut-ting techniques described BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small andfreely hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch thesaw. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut ifbranches...

14 CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chainis sharp and can cut you even when it isnot moving.Chain tension is very important. Chainstretches during use. This is especiallytrue during the first few times you use yoursaw. Always check chain tension eachtime y...

15 LUBRICATION BarSprocket Bar Oil Fill Cap S Check bar and chain oil before use andevery 15 minutes while operating thesaw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL un- der the OPERATION section. S Lubricate bar sprocket hole after eachuse. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT ANDLABELS S After each use, inspect complete uni...

16 S Place chain around the sprocket and fitthe drive links into the guide bar grooveand then around guide bar nose. S Hold the guide bar against the sawframe and install the bar clamp.Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjustingpin hole in the bar. Inside view of Bar Clamp Adjusting screw Adjusting pi...

17 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain doesnot movewhen triggerswitch isengaged . 1. Chain tension incorrect. 2. Guide bar rails pinched.3. Trigger switch failure.4. Circuit breaker tripped/ fuse failure. 1. See “Check Chain Tension” in Maintenance section. 2. Repair or replace.3. Contact authorized service ...

18 WARRANTY STATEMENT ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaserthat each new Poulan PRO r r r r brand elec- tric or cordless product is free from defectsin material and workmanship and agreesto repair or replace under this warrantyany defective Poulan PRO r r r r brand elec-...