Poulan 545117546 Cutting Methods, Before Starting SAW Guide BAR and Chain OIL, Stopping Your SAW

BEFORE STARTING SAW

WARNING: Be sure to read the electrical safety information in the SAFE- TY RULES section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the electrical safety information do not at- tempt to use your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the in- formation or call the customer assis- tance help line at 1-800-554-6723.

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

The bar and chain require lubrication. The manually--operated chain oiler provides lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar oil tank before each cut- ting session. The oiler activator/bar oil cap must be used regularly and often enough to maintain a thin film of oil on the bar and chain while saw is cutting. It is recom- mended that the oiler actuator/bar oil cap be operated every ten (10) seconds and held for approximately three (3) seconds

each time it is pressed. For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Pou- lan bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Poulan brand. The oil output is manually metered during operation. Use a funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap se- curely. Check oil level after every 15 min- utes of operation.

STOPPING YOUR SAW

SRelease the trigger switch.

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

service dealer.

STARTING YOUR SAW

1.Connect the saw to a power source using the proper size extension cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).

2.Push in switch lock out button.

3.Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.

CUTTING METHODS

OPERATING TIPS	TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
S Check chain tension before first use	WARNING: Check for broken or
and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTE-	dead branches which can fall while cutting
NANCE section.	causing serious injury. Do not cut near
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-	buildings or electrical wires if you do not
	know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terials, etc.	night since you will not be able to see well,
	nor during bad weather such as rain,
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-
	snow, strong winds, etc. If the tree makes
eign object. Inspect the saw and repair
parts as necessary.	contact with any utility line, the utility com-
	plany should be notified immediately.
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
	S Carefully plan your sawing operation in
Even a small amount of dirt will quickly
dull a chain and increase the possibil-	advance.
	S Clear the work area. You need a clear
ity of kickback.
	area all around the tree so you can have
S Practice cutting a few small logs using
the following steps. This will help you	secure footing.
	S The chain saw operator should keep
get the “feel” of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.	on the uphill side of the terrain as the
S Squeeze the trigger switch and allow	tree is likely to roll or slide downhill af-
	ter it is felled.
unit to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame	S Study the natural conditions that can
	cause the tree to fall in a particular direc-
against the log.
	tion, such as:
S Keep the motor at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.	S The wind direction and speed.
	S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
S Release trigger switch as soon as cut
	might not be apparent due to uneven
is completed, allowing motor to stop.
S Keep the cord away from the cutting	or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or lev-
	el to determine the direction of tree
area. Position cord so it will not be
caught on branches and the like	lean.
during cutting.	S Weight and branches on one side.
	S Surrounding trees and obstacles.
S To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on	S Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
	rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
saw at end of cut.
	operator.
S Stop motor before setting saw down.
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