Poulan 530163638 Attaching the BAR & Chain If not, Tip Bar, Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links

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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 Z62.1-1995Chain Saws -- Occupa- tional Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3-1996Chain Saw Kickback Oc- cupational Health and Safety

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 prop- erly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Always 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.Turn adjusting screw on bar counter- clockwise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar.

Adjusting

Screw

Tensioning Rack

4.Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Mount the Bar

5.Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw in the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction.

Tip of

Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Depth Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Links

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Plan Ahead Handle Fuel with Caution Operate Your SAW SafelyMaintain Your SAW in Good Working Order KickbackMaintain Control Kickback Safety FeaturesReduce the Chance Kickback Your left arm straight with the elbow lockedChain Brake and CKA Angle Computed kickback angle CKA TableFront Hand Guard, designed to reduce Attaching the BAR & Chain If not Tip BarCutters Depth Gauge Drive Links Adjusting the tension Chain Tension Including units with chain already installedChecking the tension Throttle Trigger ON/STOP SwitchKnow Your SAW Throttle LockoutBAR and Chain Lubrication Switch to the Stop positionFueling Engine Important Points to RememberBraking function control Caution The chain brake must be Starting a Warm EngineDifficult Starting or starting a flooded engine Inertia activating function controlNotch CUT and Felling the Tree Tree Felling TechniquesFelling Large Trees Gine can resultTypes of Cutting Used for Bucking Bucking Using a LOG or Support StandCutting a Fallen Tree Bucking Without a SupportLimbing and Pruning Important Points Cleaning the air filterPruning LimbingInspect Muffler and Spark Cleaning the Spark ARREST- ING ScreenCarburetor Adjustment Arresting ScreenChain Sharpening BAR MaintenanceNeed Service PART? Ignition TimingTroubleshooting Table Cause Remedy Your Warranty Rights and Obliga Tions The U.S. Environmental Protection