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BEFORE STARTING SAW
WARNING:
Be sure to read the
electrical safety information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin. If you do not understand the elec-
trical safety information do not attempt to
use your unit. Seek help from someone
that does understand the information or
call the customer assistance help line at
1-800-554-6723.
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The bar and chain require lubrication. The
chain oiler provides lubrication to the
chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar
oil tank before each cutting session. Lack
of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown
by smoke coming from the chain and/or
discoloration of the bar. For maximum
guide bar and chain life, we recommend
you use Poulan or Poulan PRO chain
saw bar oil. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar
oil is not available, you may use a good
grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to ob-
tain Poulan or Poulan PRO brand. Use a
funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap se-
curely. Check oil level after every 15 min-
utes of operation.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pull-
ing the front hand guard back toward the
front handle as far as possible. The chain
brake must be disengaged before cutting
with the saw.
STOPPING YOUR SAW
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Release the trigger switch.
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If motor does not stop, disconnect the
extension cord. Discontinue use of
the unit until it has been repaired by an
authorized service dealer.
STARTING YOUR SAW
1. Connect the saw to a power source
using the proper size extension cord
;
see
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
).
2. Grip both handles firmly.
3. Push and hold the trigger lock--out
button with your right hand thumb.
4. Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
If the brake band is
worn too thin 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. Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by your authorized ser-
vice dealer. Take your unit to the place of
purchase or to the nearest authorized ser-
vice dealer.
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This saw is equipped with a chain
brake. The brake is designed to stop the
chain if kickback occurs.
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The inertia--activated chain brake is ac-
tivated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
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If the brake is already activated, it is dis-
engaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
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When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The motor
must be running when performing this
procedure. This is the only instance when
the saw should be placed on the ground
with the motor running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand and the
front handle with your left hand.
Squeeze trigger switch and allow motor
to reach full speed. Activate the chain
brake by turning your left wrist against the
hand guard without releasing your grip
around the front handle. The chain should
stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING:
When performing the
following procedure, the motor must not
be running and the saw must be un-
plugged from the power source.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand
and the front handle with your left hand.
Hold the chain saw approximately 14
″
(35
cm) above a stump or other wooden sur-
face. Release your grip on the front han-
dle and use the weight of the saw to let the
tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact
the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the
stump, the brake should activate.
