Poulan 545137234 Starting a Warm Engine, Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engine

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IGNITION

SWITCH

ON

STOP

Choke

Lever

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

2.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

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

4.Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step.

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

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

OFF

HALF

FULL

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

7.Allow the engine to run for approximate- ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re- lease the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

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

2.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

3.To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the full choke position); then push the lever back in to the HALF CHOKE position.

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

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

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the 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 autho- rized 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 autho- rized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing 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.

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be

checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this proce- dure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en- gine running.

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front han- dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger. 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 engine must be turned off.

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 surface. Release your grip on the front handle 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 Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 545137234 11/30/06Starting Reminder Using the chain sawAlways use two hands when operating the chain saw Plan AheadHandle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackMaintain Control Reduce the Chance of KickbackChain Brake and CKA Angle Kickback Safety FeaturesIf your hand slips off the front handlebar Adjusting Screw Tensioning Rack AssemblyAttaching the BAR & Chain If not Chain Tension Adjusting the tensionChecking the tension Operation Important Points to Remember Before Starting Engine Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Cation Always stop the engine before removing the oil capBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Starting a Warm EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Inertia activating function controlFelling Large Trees Operating TipsTree Felling Techniques Notch CUT and Felling the TreeImportant Points Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Types of Cutting Used for BuckingLimbing Limbing and Pruning Important PointsPruning Service Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Inspect and Clean Unit and DecalsClean AIR Filter Check Fuel Mixture LevelStorage Other Load Adjustment EngineEngine Empty fuel tank and refill withLimited Warranty Ligations The U.S. Environmental

545137234 specifications

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