Poulan PRO 530088788 - Manual

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

2 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 3 - KICKBACK; Guard; REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

3 marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. 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 ref...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN; Shipping

5 Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE...

Page 7 - OPERATION

7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS OPERATOR’S 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 reference. Bar Tool Fuel Mix Fill Cap Starte...

Page 8 - FUELING & LUBRICATION; Oil Cap; STARTING; To stop the engine; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; OFF FULL; CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

8 FUELING & LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Poulan or Poulan Pro R brand oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-c...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS; IMPORTANT POINTS

9 S Press the throttle lock with your right hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger; Press and hold the fast idle lock with your forefinger; release the throttle trigger. NOTE : If the throttle trigger is squeezed during starting, it will be necessary to reset the fast idle lock. S Pull the star...

Page 10 - TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Direction of Fall; FELLING LARGE TREES; Notch; NOTE

10 S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary. S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback. S Practice cutting a few small logs us- ing the following tec...

Page 11 - Use a wedge to remove pinched saw; Using a log for support

11 and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell- ing cut, or movement in the upper branches. S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned re- t...

Page 12 - Using a support stand; LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way through; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; AIR FILTER

12 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning. Allowing such contact ...

Poulan PRO 530088788 - Manual

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