The following guide bar and chain combina- tions meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard.

MODEL

 

BAR

 

 

CKA without chain brake

 

P/N

 

Length

CHAIN P/N

PP4620AVHD

 

545049001

 

20

952051310

31_

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer-

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of

cial logging, a chain brake is required and

California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New

shall not be removed or otherwise disabled

Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by

to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations

law that many internal combustion engines

for Commercial Logging.

 

to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

where such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining the operating

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

condition of these parts. Failure to do so is

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE

people prone to circulation disorders or

section for maintenance of the spark

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

arresting screen.

weather has been linked to blood vessel

 

 

damage in otherwise healthy people. If

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-

symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,

tions can result in serious injury. If situations

loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,

occur which are not covered in this manual,

or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

use care and good judgement. If you need

discontinue the use of this tool and seek

assistance, contact your authorized service

medical attention. An anti-vibration system

dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

does not guarantee the avoidance of these

STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-

problems. Users who operate power tools on

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:

a continual and regular basis must monitor

ANSI B175.1-2000 American National

closely their physical condition and the

Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain

condition of this tool.

 

 

 

Saws -- Safety Requirements

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped

CSA Z62.1-1995Chain Saws -- Occupa-

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

tional Health and Safety

arresting screen which meets the

CSA Z62.3-1996Chain Saw Kickback Oc-

requirements of California Codes 4442 and

cupational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

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

ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE

The bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut.

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

2.Attach the bumper spike with the two screws as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

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.

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Poulan 545047502 Assembly, Computed kickback angle CKA Table, Attaching the Bumper Spike, Attaching the BAR & Chain If not

545047502 specifications

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