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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Alw ays disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
notcont act spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea c hain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety prec autions must
beobser ved to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

SRead this manual carefully until you c om-
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 user s
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
SWearprotecti ve gear. Alway s use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles ; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip glov es;
eye protection such as non-f ogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular
users should have hearing checked regular -
ly as chain saw noise c an damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
HeavyDuty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
SKeepall parts of y our body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
SKeepchildr en, bystanders, and animals a
minimumof 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
oranimals to be near thechain s aw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
mustbe in good phy sical condition and men-
tally alert. Chainsaw workis strenuous. If
youhave any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work , check with your
doctor before operatinga chain s aw.
SCarefullyplan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. D o not start cutting until y ou have a
clearwork ar ea, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATEYOUR SAW SAFELY

SDo not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of the se per-
sonsmay r esult from one-handed operation.
Ac hain saw is intendedf or two-handed use.
SOperatethe c hain saw only in a well-v enti-
lated outdoor area.
SDonot operate s aw from a ladder or in a tree.
SMakesure the chain will not make contac t
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
SDonot put pres sure on the saw at the end of
thec ut. Applying pressure can c ause you to
lose control when the cut is completed.
SStop the engine before setting the saw
down.
SDo not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brakeimmediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
SWith the engine stopped, hand carry the
chainsaw with the muffler away fr om your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear,preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAINYOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

SHaveall chain saw servic e performed by a
qualifiedservic e dealer with the exception
ofthe items list ed in the maintenance sec-
tionof this manual. F or example, if improp-
ertools are us ed to remove or hold the fly-
wheelwhen serv icing the clutch, s tructural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
SMake certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENT.
SNever modify your saw in any way.
SKeepthe handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
SKeep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas -
teners securely tightened.
SUseonly Poulan PRO accessoriesand re-
placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

SDo not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
SEliminateall sour ces of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Thereshould be no smoking, open flames ,
orwork that could cause s parks. Allow en-
ginet o cool before refueling.
SMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipeup allfuel s pills before starting saw.
SMoveat least 10 feet ( 3 meters) from fuel-
ings ite before starting engine.
STurn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,