Poulan 530165361 instruction manual Identification of Symbols, Plan Ahead

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

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

Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

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

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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label.

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.

Hearing

Safety Hat

Protection

Eye

 

Snug

Protection

 

Fitting

Heavy Duty

Clothing

Gloves

Safety

Safety Chaps

Shoes

 

SKeep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw.

SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You must be in good physical condition and men- tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggra- vated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw.

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Contents PP3816 / PP4218 For Occasional Use Only 530165361-01 10/22/04Identification of Symbols Plan AheadHandle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance of Kickback Sume That the Chain Brake will Chain Brake and CKA AngleResent and YOU should not AS Attaching the BAR & Chain If not AssemblyAdjusting Screw Tensioning Rack Chain Tension Adjusting the tensionAdjusting Screw Checking the tensionOperation Important Points to Remember Before Starting Engine Fueling EngineBAR and Chain Lubrication Braking 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 ING Without a SupportService 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 withTions The U.S. Environmental Protection Electrolux Home PRODUCTS, INCPlacement and Repair of Emission