Poulan 545167697 Starting a Warm Engine, Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engine

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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.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

OFF

HALF

FULL

6.Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.

7.Allow the engine to run for approximate- ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re- lease the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion.

2.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

3.To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the full choke position); then push the lever back in to the HALF CHOKE position.

4.Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.

5.Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an autho- rized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho- rized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer.

SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.

S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement).

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.

SWhen cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be

checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this proce- dure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en- gine running.

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front han- dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing the following procedure, the engine must be turned off.

Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw approximately 14″ (35 cm) above a stump or other wooden surface. Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should activate.

OPERATING TIPS

SCheck chain tension before first use, after 1 minute of operation, and each time be- fore you start the chain saw. See CHAIN

TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,

masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.

SStop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair or re- place parts as necessary. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, inspect the chain for damaged drive links before reinstalling. Burrs on drive links, which prevent them from entering the groove of the guide bar,

can be removed with a flat file.

SKeep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will dull a chain, increase the possibility of kickback, and require chain sharpening or replacement.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Chain Tensioning Using the chain sawAlways use two hands when operating the chain saw Starting ReminderHandle Fuel with Caution Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderAvoid Pinch-Kickback KickbackReduce the Chance of Kickback Maintain ControlIf your hand slips off the front handlebar Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle Chain saws as set by Ansi B175.1Loosen AssemblyAttaching the BAR & Chain If Cutters Adjusting the tensionON/STOP OperationKnow Your Chain SAW TightenChain Tension ON/STOP Switch Chain BrakeThrottle Trigger Throttle LOCK-OUTImportant Points to Remember BAR and Chain LubricationInertia activating function control Starting a Warm EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Braking function control Caution The chain brake must beNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Tree Felling TechniquesFelling Large Trees Types of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Important PointsPruning ServiceLimbing and Pruning Important Points LimbingCheck Chain Sharpness General RecommendationsCheck for Damaged or Worn Parts Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsCheck Chain Brake Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenTools required Chain AdjustmentReplace Fuel Filter Chain SharpeningStorage Empty fuel tank and refill with Load Adjustment EngineLigations The U.S. Environmental Poulan PRO

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