Poulan 545047544 Starting Reminder, Plan Ahead, Using the chain saw, Back value without chain

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

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

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protec- tion and head protection.

 

Read and understand the

 

instruction manual before

 

using the chain saw.

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Measured maximum kick-

 

back value without chain

 

brake for the bar and chain

 

combination on the label.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

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

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; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- ging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barri- ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear- ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.

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Contents SM4218 AV For Occasional Use Only 12/8/05Starting 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 KickbackIf your hand slips off the front handlebar Kickback Safety FeaturesChain Brake and CKA Angle Attaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyAdjusting Screw Tensioning Rack Checking the tension Adjusting the tensionChain 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 BuckingPruning Limbing and Pruning Important PointsLimbing 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 Tions The U.S. Environmental ProtectionConsequential Damages Electro
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