Poulan PRO 115358026 - Manual

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N MODEL 530044695 20 ″ 952051310 31 _ CKA without chain brake PP4620AV NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulatio...

7 Chain Brake Chain Brake Nuts Bar Tool Location of shipping spacer 3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad- just the tension of the chain. It is very im- portant when assembling the bar, that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will move the a...

8 S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise. S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Adjusting screw Chain Brake Nuts Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool. S Rechec...

9 THROTTLE LOCK --- OUT The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle speed are set by pull- ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold start...

10 manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Hold saw firmly ...

11 Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this procedure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine run- ning.Place the saw on firm ground. Grip t...

12 Direction of Fall 45 _ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches in diameter or larger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree, the tree will te...

13 Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. Th...

14 S Keep the tree between you and the chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. S Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK- ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercutting coul...

15 Muffler Gasket Muffler Bolts Muffler Locknut Steel Backplate Bolt Cover Aluminum Backplate 1. Loosen and remove the 3 cylinder cover screws. Remove the cylinder cover. 2. Pull off the spark plug boot. 3. Loosen and remove the locknut from the bolt cover. Remove the bolt cover. 4. Loosen and remov...

16 Replace 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 necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNIN...

17 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. NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES--002. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove the cylinder cov...