Poulan 966063001 Identification of Symbols, Safety Rules, Starting Reminder, Plan Ahead

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se- rious injury.

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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label.

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion).

Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand.

Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.

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

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood- cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you com- pletely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc- tions before attempting to use the unit.

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

tions found in this manual.

SWear protective gear. Always use steel- toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-

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Contents English Español FrançaisStarting Reminder Identification of SymbolsSafety Rules Plan AheadHandle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackAvoid Pinch-Kickback Reduce the Chance of KickbackMaintain Control Avoid Pull-InChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle If your hand slips off the front handlebarBAR AssemblyAttaching the BAR & Chain If not ModelChecking the tension Adjusting the tensionChain Tension Know Your Chain SAW ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerOperation ON/STOPPrimer Bulb Throttle LOCK-OUTCHOKE/FAST Idle Lever Chain BrakeDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Important Points to RememberStarting a Warm Engine StopTree Felling Techniques Inertia activating function controlOperating Tips Ger than 30 seconds at full throttleCutting a Fallen Tree Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Important PointsLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingService Check Guide BAR Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Check Fuel Mixture LevelReplace Spark Plug Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenChain Adjustment To Sharpen ChainCooling System Carburetor AdjustmentIdle Speed-T RightFuel System StorageSeasonal Storage EngineTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Poulan PRO Limited WarrantyConsumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc Statesville Road Ligations The U.S. Environmental
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