Poulan 966558001, 115358026 instruction manual Important Points to Remember, Starting a Warm Engine

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manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.

To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.

Use only 15”--- 18” of rope per pull. Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter rope handle

Left hand on front handle

Right foot through rear handle

WARNING: Do not attempt to throw or drop--start the chain saw. Doing so will put the operator at risk of serious injury due to loss of control of the chain saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.

For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/ fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call 1-800-554-6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel):

NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically.

1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion.

2.Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).

3.Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro- ceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step.

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

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

6.Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

ON/STOP SWITCH

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

FULL HALF OFF

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

2.Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the HALF CHOKE position.

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

4.Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls.

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting proce- dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require many pulls depending on how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

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 should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service deal- er. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer.

SThis 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 activated 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 disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

SWhen cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Starting Reminder Plan AheadHandle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackAvoid Pinch-Kickback Maintain ControlReduce the Chance of Kickback Avoid Pull-InChain saws as set by Ansi B175.1 Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle If your hand slips off the front handlebarAttaching the Bumper Spike If not already attached AssemblyComputed kickback angle CKA Table Attaching the BAR & Chain If notChain Tension Including units with chain already installed Adjusting the tensionInside view Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake Checking the tensionKnow Your SAW ON/STOP Switch Throttle TriggerOperation ON/STOPChain Brake Throttle LOCK---OUTCHOKE/FAST Idle Lever Chain TensionStarting a Warm Engine Important Points to RememberDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Inertia activating function control Cutting MethodsBraking function control Important PointsCutting a Fallen Tree Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingLimbing and Pruning Important Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandBucking Without a Support LimbingPruning ServiceCleaning the Spark Arresting Screen AIR FilterIdle Speed-T Carburetor AdjustmentsBAR Maintenance Back View of MufflerTo Sharpen Chain Chain SharpeningTools required RightStorage Load Adjustment Engine Troubleshooting Table Cause RemedyEmpty fuel tank and refill with Poulan Limited WarrantyCanada, contact Ligations The U.S. EnvironmentalNANCE, Replacement and Repair of Emission Related Parts Any

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