Poulan 545123578 instruction manual Starting Reminder, Plan Ahead

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.

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion).

Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand.

Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.

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-fit- ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves;

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