Poulan PRO 530165293-01 - Manual

Page 2 - PLAN AHEAD

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip wit...

Page 3 - Kickback

3 S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path. OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by- stande...

Page 5 - CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE; BAR

5 Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip S Low-- Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-- Kickback Chain has met kickback per- formance requirements when tested on a representative sample...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool a...

Page 8 - OPERATION

8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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 reference. Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar...

Page 9 - To obtain the correct oil mix; To stop the engine; HELPFUL TIP; If your engine still does not

9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules sec- tion of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the in- formation or cal...

Page 10 - STARTING A WARM ENGINE

10 IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion. 2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). 3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. 4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step. N...

Page 11 - OPERATING TIPS; It is recommended that; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; Direction of Fall; Plan a clear retreat path; FELLING LARGE TREES; Notch

11 OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repai...

Page 13 - LIMBING AND PRUNING; all the way through

13 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a log for support 2 nd Cut 1 st Cut 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut Using a support stand 1 st Cut 2 nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limb...

Page 14 - SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14 SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommende...

Page 15 - Cleaning the air filter:

15 specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL S See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section. LUBRICATION Bar Oil Fill Cap S See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After ...

Page 16 - STORAGE; IMPORTANT

16 REPLACE 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. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover. 2. Remove the cylinder cover. 3. Pull off the spark plug boot. 4. Remove spark plug from cylinder ...

Page 17 - During storage of your gas/; ENGINE

17 HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas/ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- rate from the gas. We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of the gas and oil. ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug op...

Poulan PRO 530165293-01 - Manual

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