Poulan 115259926 Before Starting SAW Guide BAR and Chain OIL, Chain Brake, Stopping Your SAW

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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.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain oiler provides lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank before each cutting session. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the bar. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Pou- lan bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Poulan brand. Use a funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely. Check oil level after every 15 minutes of opera- tion.

CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pull- ing the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw.

STOPPING YOUR SAW

SRelease the trigger switch.

SIf motor does not stop, disconnect the extension cord. Discontinue use of the unit until it has been repaired by an au- thorized service dealer.

STARTING YOUR SAW

1.Connect the saw to a power source using the proper size extension cord; see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).

2.Grip both handles firmly.

3.Push and hold the trigger lock--out button with your right hand thumb.

4.Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.

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 must be replaced

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if any part is worn to less than 0.020″ (0.5

mm)thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by your authorized ser- vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase or to the nearest authorized ser- vice dealer.

S This 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 ac- tivated 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 dis- engaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

S When 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 motor must be running when performing this procedure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the motor running.

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Squeeze trigger switch and allow motor to reach full speed. 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 motor must not be running and the saw must be un- plugged from the power source.

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 sur- face. Release your grip on the front han- dle 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.

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Contents English Español FrançaisSafety Rules Operate Your SAW SafelyPlan Ahead Maintain Your SAW in GoodElectrical Safety Sion and/or causing damage to unitUse a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit Conductor, such as metal fences or pipesMaintain Control Guard Against KickbackReduce the Chance Kickback Kickback Safety Features Chain Brake and CKA AngleEither of these reactions may cause you Double Insulation ConstructionAssembly OperationBefore Starting SAW Guide BAR and Chain OIL Chain BrakeStopping Your SAW Starting Your SAWCutting Methods Operating TipsTree Felling Techniques Felling Large Trees 6 inches in diameter or largerHinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Cutting a Fallen Tree BuckingImportant Points Bucking TechniquesBucking Using a LOG or Support Stand LimbingPruning Through the limbMaintenance Tighten Loosen Chain chain Hand tighten onlyCheck Chain Sharpness Check Guide BARService and Adjustments Inspect and Clean Unit and LabelsChain Sharpening Tools requiredChain Replacement Check and lower depth gaugesTop of the depth gauge tool Half rounded off with a flat fileChain Adjustment Customer Serviceable PartsStorage Seasonal StorageTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 Warranty StatementPoulan

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