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Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD; OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all in- structions. WARNING: Always disconnect unit from power source when making repairs, adjustment...

Page 3 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY; an

3 S Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming replacement compo- nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and pos- sible injury to the operator or bystand- ers. Use only Poulan accessories ...

Page 5 - KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

5 S A good, firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control. Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handle- bar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; CARTON CONTENTS

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...

Page 7 - OPERATION

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/...

Page 8 - CUTTING METHODS

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 ...

Page 9 - FELLING LARGE TREES; Hinge holds tree on stump and helps; CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

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...

Page 10 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw.; Using a support stand

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 ...

Page 11 - MAINTENANCE

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...

Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CHAIN SHARPENING

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...

Page 14 - only; CHAIN ADJUSTMENT; REPLACEMENT PART; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

14 Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 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 cla...

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