Poulan 530087390 Power Cord, Chain Tension, Operating Instructions, Before Starting Saw

POWER CORD

The POWER CORD is used to connect the chain saw to an approved extension cord.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur- ing first 30 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequent-

ly. See CHAIN TENSION under the SER- VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD Extension cords are available for this unit .

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Volts	25 ft.		50 ft.	100 ft.
	(7.67	M)	(15.24 M)	(30.48 M)
120	16		16	14
	A.W.G.*		A.W.G.*	A.W.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW

To prevent disconnection from unit, se- cure extension cord to power cord as shown in the following illustration.

Power Cord

Extension Cord

BEFORE STARTING SAW

WARNING: Be sure to read the electrical safety information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the elec- trical safety information do not attempt to use your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The bar and chain require lubrication. The chain oiler provides lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank before each cutting session. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/or discoloration of the bar. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan or Poulan ProR chain saw bar oil. If Poulan or Poulan ProR bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to ob- tain Poulan or Poulan ProR brand. Use a funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap se- curely. Check oil level after every 15 min- utes of operation.

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CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pull- ing the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw.

STOPPING YOUR SAW

SRelease the trigger switch.

SIf motor does not stop, disconnect the extension cord. Discontinue use of the unit until it has been repaired by an authorized service dealer.

STARTING YOUR SAW

SConnect the saw to a power source using the proper size extension cord; see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD in

the OPERATION section).

SGrip both handles firmly.

SPush and hold the trigger lock--out

button with your right hand thumb.

SSqueeze and hold the trigger switch.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake must be replaced if any part is worn to less than 1/32∀ thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by your authorized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase or to the nearest authorized service dealer.

S This saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.

SThe inertia--activated chain brake is ac- tivated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or

automatically (by sudden movement).

SIf the brake is already activated, it is dis- engaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as

possible.

S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged