Poulan BH2160 LE Know Your Chain SAW, ON/STOP Switch, Throttle Trigger, Throttle LOCK-OUT

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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 reference.

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front Handle

Adjustment Tool

 

Starter Rope

(Bar Tool)

 

 

ON/STOP

 

 

 

 

Switch

Chain

Muffler

 

 

 

Primer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulb

 

 

Bar Oil Fill Cap

 

Starter

 

 

 

 

Housing

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

 

Cylinder Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lockout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting

Direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

of Travel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

Choke/

 

 

 

 

 

Chain Brake

Chain

Chain

 

Nuts

Bar Sprocket Hole

Trigger

Fast Idle

 

 

Lever

Brake

Catcher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold starting or after refueling. The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car- buretor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur- ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

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Contents English Español Français 16/04Plan Ahead Identification of SymbolsSafety Rules Operate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance of Kickback Chain Brake and CKA Angle Front Hand Guard, designed to reduceBack toward the operator 952044370Assembly Inside view Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain BrakeAttaching the BAR & Chain If not Chain Brake NutsChain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension ON/STOP Switch Know Your Chain SAWThrottle Trigger Throttle LOCK-OUTStarting Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Important Points to RememberImportant Points Cutting MethodsStarting a Warm Engine Tree Felling Techniques Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Direction of FallBucking Using a LOG or Support Stand Cutting a Fallen TreeTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Without a SupportService Limbing and Pruning Important PointsLimbing PruningCleaning the air filter Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenAIR Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenCarburetor Adjustment BAR MaintenanceChain Sharpening Ignition TimingNeed Service PART? Need ASSISTANCE?Storage Need ASSISTANCE?Limited Warranty Tions The U.S. Environmental ProtectionPlacement and Repair of Emission

BH2160 LE specifications

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