Poulan 530165412 Assembly, Attaching the BAR & Chain If not, Already attached, Chain Brake Nuts

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damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau- tions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under- writer’s Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian Standards Association in accordance with:

ANSI B175.1-2000American National Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Requirements CSA Z62.1-03Chain Saws -- Occupational Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3-96Chain Saw Kickback Occu- pational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al- ways wear gloves when handling the chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

1.Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw.

2.Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).

Location of shipping spacer

 

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

Nuts

 

 

Bar Tool

3.An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad- just the tension of the chain. It is very im- portant when assembling the bar, that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will move the adjustment pin up and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.

Inside view of

Chain Brake

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4.Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position.

5.Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Mount the Bar

6.Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as shown.

Tip of

Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions English Español FrançaisIdentification of Symbols Safety RulesPlan Ahead Handle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance of Kickback Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working AreaLength Chain Brake and CKA AngleComputed kickback angle CKA Table 952044418 18″Attaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyInside view Chain Brake Adjustment located on Chain Brake Already attachedChecking the tension Adjusting the tensionChain Tension Including units with chain already installed CuttersThrottle Trigger ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your SAW Throttle LockoutBAR and Chain Lubrication StartingFueling Engine Important Points to RememberCutting Methods Starting a Warm EngineImportant Points Tree Felling Techniques Felling Large TreesNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Types of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Bucking Without a SupportLimbing and Pruning Important Points ServicePruning LimbingBAR Maintenance Cleaning the air filterCarburetor Adjustment Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenNeed ASSISTANCE? Limited Warranty Load Adjustment EngineEmpty fuel tank and refill with Ligations The U. S. Environmental Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INCIntermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours

2004-07, 530165412 specifications

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