Poulan 545137234 Identification Of Symbols, Safety Rules, Starting Reminder, Plan Ahead

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protec- tion and head protection.

	Read and understand the
	instruction manual before
	using the chain saw.
XX_	Measured maximum kick-
	back value without chain
	brake for the bar and chain
	combination on the label.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob- ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury.

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

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-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- ging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barri- ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear- ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.

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