Poulan 545047544 instruction manual Operation

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

 

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front Handle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustment Tool

 

Starter Rope

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Bar Tool)

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

 

 

Chain

Muffler

 

 

 

 

Fast Idle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar

 

Bar Oil Fill Cap

 

 

 

 

 

Sprocket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hole

 

 

Starter Housing

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Primer Bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cylinder Cover

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

 

 

 

Brake

 

 

Chain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear

Lockout

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Travel

Handle

 

 

Adjusting Screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chain

Guide Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throttle

Clutch Cover

Bar Nuts

Catcher

 

 

 

Trigger

 

 

 

 

 

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold starting or after refueling. The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car- buretor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE

The chain brake is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kick- back. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur- ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so.

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Contents SM4218 AV For Occasional Use Only 12/8/05Using the chain saw Always use two hands when operating the chain sawStarting Reminder Plan AheadOperate Your SAW Safely Maintain Your SAW in Good Working OrderHandle Fuel with Caution 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 Before Starting Engine Fueling Engine BAR and Chain LubricationImportant Points to Remember Cation Always stop the engine before removing the oil capStarting a Warm Engine Difficult Starting or starting a flooded engineBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Inertia activating function controlOperating Tips Tree Felling TechniquesFelling Large Trees Notch CUT and Felling the TreeBucking Using a LOG or Support Stand Cutting a Fallen TreeImportant Points Types of Cutting Used for BuckingPruning Limbing and Pruning Important PointsLimbing Service Inspect and Clean Unit and Decals Clean AIR FilterCleaning the Spark ARREST- ING Screen Check Fuel Mixture LevelStorage Load Adjustment Engine EngineOther Empty fuel tank and refill withLimited Warranty Tions The U.S. Environmental ProtectionConsequential Damages Electro
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