Poulan ES300 Know Your SAW, Trigger Switch BAR OIL CAP, Chain Adjustment Screw, Chain Tension

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KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.

 

 

 

 

Bar Oil Cap

 

 

 

Hand Guard

Trigger Lockout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain Adjustment Screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cord

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trigger Switch

 

Bar Clamp

Bar

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRIGGER SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAR OIL CAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on

The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil

the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to

tank.

operate the unit after lock--out button

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

has been pushed forward. Release the

The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is

trigger to turn the unit off.

used to adjust the chain tension.

TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON

POWER CORD

The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a

The POWER CORD is used to connect

control feature designed to prevent the

the chain saw to an approved extension

motor from being accidently started.

cord.

When the rear handle is gripped in a nor-

CHAIN TENSION

mal cutting position, the lock--out button

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-

can be pushed in by the thumb, permit-

ing first 30 minutes of operation. You

ting the index finger to squeeze the trig-

should check your chain tension frequent-

ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres-

ly. See CHAIN TENSION under the SER-

sure on the lock--out button once the

VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.

trigger has been engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power Cord

Use only a voltage supply as specified on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extension cords are available for this unit .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Volts

25 ft.

50 ft.

100 ft.

(7.67

M)

(15.24 M)

(30.48 M)

 

120

16

 

16

14

A.W.G.*

A.W.G.*

A.W.G.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*American Wire Gauge

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW

To prevent disconnection from unit, se- cure extension cord to power cord as shown in the following illustration.

Extension Cord

BEFORE STARTING SAW

WARNING: Be sure to read the electrical safety information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the elec- trical safety information do not attempt to use your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Chain to the rear Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Cut is completedElectrical Safety Reduce the Chance Kickback Guard Against KickbackMaintain Control Erator Kickback Safety FeaturesAssembly Carton ContentsDouble Insulation Construction Know Your SAW Trigger Switch BAR OIL CAPChain Adjustment Screw Trigger LOCK-OUT Button Power CordOperating Tips Guide BAR and Chain OILStopping Your SAW Starting Your SAWImportant Points Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling Tree Cutting a Fallen Tree BuckingLimbing Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support Limbing and Pruning Important PointsCheck for Damaged or Worn Parts PruningCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsLubrication Check Chain TensionCheck Guide BAR Check Chain SharpnessChain Sharpening Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsChain Replacement Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each useCustomer Serviceable Parts Chain AdjustmentSeasonal Storage Sprocket worn Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedySwitch is Trigger switch failure Repair or replaceLUX Home PRODUCTS, INC Electrolux Home Products