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7

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Before using chain

saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.

CARTON CONTENTS

S

Chain Saw (fully assembled)

S

Bar Sheath

Examine parts for damage. Do not use

damaged parts.

NOTE:

If you need assistance or find that

parts are missing or damaged, please call

1-800-554-6723.

ASSEMBLY

Your unit is fully assembled; no assembly

is required.

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 loca-

tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Bar Oil Cap

Trigger Switch

Power

Cord

Chain

Bar

Chain Adjustment Screw

Trigger Lockout

Button

Handguard

Bar Clamp

TRIGGER SWITCH

The

TRIGGER SWITCH

is used to turn on

the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to

operate the unit after lock--out button

has been pushed forward. Release the

trigger to turn the unit off.

TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON

The

TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON

is a

control feature designed to prevent the

motor from being accidently started.

When the rear handle is gripped in a nor-

mal cutting position, the lock--out button

can be pushed in by the thumb, permit-

ting the index finger to squeeze the trig-

ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres-

sure on the lock--out button once the

trigger has been engaged.

BAR OIL CAP

The

BAR OIL CAP

is used to fill the bar oil

tank.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

The

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

is

used to adjust the chain tension.

POWER CORD

The

POWER CORD

is used to connect

the chain saw to an approved extension

cord.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-

ing first 15 minutes of operation. You

should check your chain tension frequent-

ly. See

CHAIN TENSION

under the

SER-

VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

section.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on

your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Volts

120

14

A.W.G.*

*American Wire Gauge

25 ft.

(7.67 m)

12

A.W.G.*

50 ft.

(15.24 m)

100 ft.

(30.48 m)

NOT

RECOMMENDED

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO

YOUR CHAIN SAW

To prevent disconnection from unit, se-

cure extension cord to power cord as

shown in the following illustration.

Power Cord

Extension Cord

Summary of Contents for 545186756

Page 1: ...specter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS Please do not return unit to retailer Po...

Page 2: ...od physical con dition and mentally alert If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with doctor be fore operating Watch what you are doing Use com mon sense S Do not s...

Page 3: ...ized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the exten sion cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polar ized extension cord A polarized exten si...

Page 4: ...ding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents S Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar S Keep working area free from obstruc...

Page 5: ...ip Guide Bar S Low Kickback Chain has met kickback performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175 1 Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gau...

Page 6: ...ration sys tem does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely monitor theirphysical condition and the condition of this...

Page 7: ...e designed to prevent the motor from being accidently started When the rear handle is gripped in a nor mal cutting position the lock out button can be pushed in by the thumb permit ting the index fing...

Page 8: ...n it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain The chain brake must be replaced if any part is worn to less than 0 020 0 5 mm thick R...

Page 9: ...ly plan your sawing operation in advance S Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing S The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the t...

Page 10: ...be flung to ward operator S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot S Do not cut in an area where logs li...

Page 11: ...imbs S Be alert for spring back from any branches that are bent or under pres sure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released S Frequently clear branch...

Page 12: ...r switch functions properly by squeezing and holding the trigger switch Make sure motor starts and stops S Oil Tank Discontinue use of chain saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks S Extension...

Page 13: ...r groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Oil Holes S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file S When rail to...

Page 14: ...cutters facing as shown CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Tip of Bar Cutters Depth Gauge Drive Links 6 Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove and th...

Page 15: ...circuit breaker or replace fuse Chain clat ters or cuts roughly 1 Chain tension incorrect 2 Cutters damaged 3 Chain worn 4 Cutters dull improperly sharpened or depth gauges too high 5 Sprocket worn 1...

Page 16: ...ents explained in the instruction manual Should you have any unanswered questions regarding this warranty please contact Poulan PRO a division of Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc 1030 Stevens Creek Road...

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