Poulan PRO 115259626 - Manual

6 SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise he...

7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR 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 refer- ence. Trigger Switch Oiler Actuator/...

8 BEFORE STARTING SAW WARNING: Be sure to read the electrical safety information in the SAFE- TY RULES section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the electrical safety information do not at- tempt to use your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the in- formation ...

9 S Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest per- son or other objects. Motor noise can drown out a warning call. S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. Direction of F...

10 reenter the cut. Do not use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against ...

11 LIMBING S Limb a tree only after it is cut down. S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work. S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut. S Keep the tree between you and the ch...

13 Correct Groove Worn Groove File Rail Edges and Sides Square Replace the 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 neces- sary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list...

14 S File chain to meet the specifica- tions as shown. 30 ˚ 80 ˚ 60 ˚ 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 manufactur- er’s specifications for the chain you are using. Improper hook ...

15 6. Slide the chain between the housing and the sprocket. Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove and then around guide bar nose. Right Housing Bar Sprocket 7. Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp plate. Be sure the tab on the...

17 WARRANTY STATEMENT Poulan , a division of Husqvarna Con- sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer pur- chaser that each new Poulan brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty an...