Poulan PRO 545123817 - Manual

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N MODEL 952044815 20 ″ 952051310 31 _ CKA without chain brake PP4620AVX 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 Regulati...

7 4. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown. CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 5. Place chain over and behind clutch re- tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. 6. Fit bottom of...

8 TIGHTEN 5. Push lever on bar knob down to return le- ver to closed/locked position. WARNING: Failure to push lever on bar knob down to closed/locked position could result in serious personal injury or damage to your chain saw. 6. Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar. 7. If chain does n...

9 ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. 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. ...

10 STARTING WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this 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 positio...

11 S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several time...

12 Direction of Fall 45 _ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches (15 cm) 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...

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 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 chain. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting. S Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniqu...

16 bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recommended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed ...

17 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. 3. F...

18 U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment Canada and Poulan/WEED EATER are pleased to explain the emissions control system war- ranty on your year 2005 and later small off-- road...