Poulan PRO 952802145 - Manual

6 Computed angles represented indicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val- ues represent a safe...

7 Clutch Cover Bar Knob Location of shipping spacer 4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket. Bar bolts Guide bar 5. 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 B...

8 Tighten chain Adjusting Wheel Loosen chain 3. Using a screwdriver, move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand tight- en only! TIGHTEN Bar Knob 5. Push lever on bar knob down to return lever to cl...

9 Guide Bar Adjusting Wheel Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Trigger Chain Direction of Travel Chain Catcher Clutch Cover Bar Knob Chain Brake ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed. THROTTLE LOCK-...

10 WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20% alcohol), E--85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of al- ternative fuels will cause problems such as: im- proper clutch engagements, overhea...

11 NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step. 5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. OFF HALF CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the e...

12 S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log. S Keep th...

13 NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell...

14 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 limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can ...

17 REPLACE FUEL FILTER To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run- ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and re- assemble. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section. CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Im...

18 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The chain will be moving during most of this procedure. Wear your pro- tective equipment and observe all safety pre- cautions. The chain must not move at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any...