Poulan PRO 952801955 - Manual

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 instructions. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ad- justments, and whe...

Page 3 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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 PRO accessor...

Page 9 - CUTTING METHODS; OPERATING TIPS; FELLING LARGE TREES

9 CUTTING METHODS OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTE- NANCE section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry, non-wood building mate- rials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- eign o...

Page 11 - Using a log for support; Using a support stand

11 S Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration above for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your firs...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE

12 MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn partsCheck for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tensionCheck chain sharpness Check guide bar Inspect and clean unit & labels Before Use After Use Every 15 min. Service Dates n n n n n n...

Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

13 Adjusting Screw 5. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the guide bar. Remove some of the stiffness in the chain by pulling down and letting go of the chain sever- al times. 6. Continue turning the adjusting screw until the tension is correct (see step 4). 7. Tighten bar clamp nuts with a ...

Page 14 - CHAIN REPLACEMENT

14 Tools required: S 5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN: 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. 2. Check chain for proper tension. Ad- just chain tension if necessary. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section. 3. Sharpen cutters. S To sh...

Page 15 - only; CHAIN ADJUSTMENT; REPLACEMENT PART

15 Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available re- placement parts. The chain must com- ply with kickback requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested with this saw. See your authorized service dealer to re- place and sharpen individual cutters on your chain. TO REPLACE...

Page 16 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

16 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting. S Store chain saw and extension cord in a well ventilated area S Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause in...

Page 17 - WARRANTY STATEMENT

17 WARRANTY STATEMENT Poulan PRO , a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., warrants to the original consumer pur- chaser that each new Poulan PRO brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workman- ship and agrees to repair or replace un- der this w...

Poulan PRO 952801955 - Manual

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