Poulan PP300E Plan Ahead, Operate Your SAW Safely, Maintain Your SAW in Good Working Order

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WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce 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 when changing accesso- ries and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special precautions must be observed to reduce risk of acci- dents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

SRestrict the use of your saw to adult us- ers who understand and can follow the safety rules, precautions, and operating

instructions found in this manual.

S Dress properly. Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protec- tion such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hear- ing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

SSecure hair above shoulder length. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts.

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Safety Hat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye

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Protection

Snug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fitting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy Duty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clothing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gloves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Chaps

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S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when saw is running.

S Keep children away. Do not let visitors contact chain saw or extension cord. All visitors should be kept at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from work area.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion. You must be in good physical con- dition and mentally alert. If you have any

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condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor be- fore operating.

Watch what you are doing. Use com- mon sense.

SDo not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and especial- ly if you are felling a tree, a retreat path. Keep work area clean.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

SDo not operate with one hand. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, or by- standers may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.

SDo not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

SMake sure the chain will not make con- tact with any object while starting the saw. Never start the saw when the

guide bar is in a cut.

SDo not force chain saw. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it

was intended.

SDo not put pressure on the saw, espe- cially at the end of the cut. Doing so can cause you to lose control when the cut is

completed.

SStop the saw before setting it down.

S Hand carry saw only when motor is stopped. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped, finger off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.

SUse the right tool, cut wood only. Don’t use chain saw for purpose not intended; for example, don’t use chain saw for cut- ting plastic, masonry, non-wood building

materials.

SDo not operate a chain saw that is dam- aged, improperly adjusted, or not com- pletely and securely assembled. Al- ways replace bar, chain, hand guard, or other parts immediately if they become damaged, broken, or are otherwise re-

moved.

S Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by an authorized service dealer.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

S Have all chain saw service performed by an authorized service dealer except the items listed in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

S Make certain saw chain stops moving when trigger switch is released.

S Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and grease.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Maintain Your SAW in Good Working Order Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain chain saw with care Electrical SafetyKeep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened PipesReduce the Chance Kickback Guard Against KickbackRotational Kickback can occur when Avoid Pinch-KickbackShoulder height Kickback Safety FeaturesMaintain Control Chain Brake and CKA AngleDouble Insulation Construction Sively upon safety devices built into your sawRapidly back towards the operator Attaching the BAR and Chain if not already attached Remove the plastic shipping spacer if presentKnow Your SAW Trigger SwitchChain Adjustment Screw Trigger LOCK-OUT ButtonOperating Instructions Power CordChain Tension Attach the Extension Cord to Your Chain SAWOperating Tips Braking function controlInertia activating function control Tree Felling TechniquesCutting a Fallen Tree Bucking Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling Tree Important PointsLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingGeneral Recommendations PruningCustomer Responsibilities Check for Damaged or Worn PartsCheck Chain Sharpness Unplug unit from the power sourceCheck Chain Tension Check Guide BARLubrication Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsChain Replacement Chain SharpeningSeasonal Storage Chain AdjustmentCustomer Serviceable Parts Repair or replace Switch is Trigger switch failureTrouble Cause Remedy Sprocket wornElectrolux Home Products Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INC