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PP4620AV

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-

strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire

pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

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Poulan PRO

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

Poulan PRO

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115358026

Rev. 1 3/15/10 BRW

Please do not return product to retailer.

Por favor, no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra.

Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant.

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

Summary of Contents for 115358026

Page 1: ...uctions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS R Poulan PRO 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 115358026 Rev 1 3 15 10 BRW Please do not return product to retailer Por favor no devuelva el producto al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant 1 ...

Page 2: ...ion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder 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 obs...

Page 3: ... MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst S Make certain the saw chain stops movin...

Page 4: ... sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the chain brake nuts are se curely tightened after tensioning thechain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is mov...

Page 5: ...g contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD...

Page 6: ...hain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use ...

Page 7: ...chain onto the sprocket 8 Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar 9 Fit chain drive links in bar groove 10 Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove 11 Now install chain brake making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar Remember this pin moves ...

Page 8: ...r damage the chain making it un usable If the chain jumps off the guide bar in spect each drive link for damage Damaged chain must be repaired or replaced OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for...

Page 9: ...ntire contents of this container into 1 gallon 4 liters of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOTUSE automotive or marine oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION CAUTION Never use straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine ...

Page 10: ...HALF CHOKE position 5 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 6 Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed ON STOP SWITCH CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER FULL HALF OFF STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch tothe ON position 2 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the HALF CHO...

Page 11: ...tle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting S Allow thechaintocutfor you Exertonly light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain oren gine can result S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the en gine to i...

Page 12: ...ling cut or movement in the upper branches S As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely setthesaw asideandpull downthe tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTI...

Page 13: ...pport 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 1st Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb ing or pruning Allowing suchcontact canre sult in serious injury WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platfor...

Page 14: ...ness Before each use For damaged parts Before each use For loose caps Before each use For loose fasteners Before each use For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean Bar Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Every 5 hours Chain brake Every 5 hours Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly Hours of Operation AIR FIL...

Page 15: ...r protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must notmove atidle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions S Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure S Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T ad justing procedure Idle Speed T Allow engine to idle If the chain moves idle is ...

Page 16: ...ight hand cutters Depth Gauge File File Holder Cutter 90 S Align the 25 file holder marks paral lelwith thebar andto thecenter ofthe chain Cutter Cutter 25 File Holder Line S Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first File from the inside of each cutter to the outside Then turn the chain saw around and repeat the pro cess for the other side of the chain S File on the forward stroke only Use 2 ...

Page 17: ...S Store chain saw well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepareyour unitfor storageat theend ofthe season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time S Clean saw thoroughly before storage S Store in a clean dry area S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth FUEL SYSTE...

Page 18: ...t an authorized service dealer 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Chain brake engaged 4 Carburetor requires adjustment Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 Disengage chain brake 4 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine smokes excessively 1 Too much oil mixed with gasoline 1 Empty fuel tank and refil...

Page 19: ... limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan is to continuously im prove its products Therefore Poulan re serves the rightto change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time with out notice or obligation to any purchaser U S EPA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY S...

Page 20: ...ulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES Poulan PRO may be liable for dam ages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under war ranty WHATIS NOTCOVERED Allfailures caused by abuse neglect or improper main tenance are not covered ADD ON OR MO DIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modi fied parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Poulan PRO is no...

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