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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

This chain

saw can be dangerous! Care-

less or improper use can cause

serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the

instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to

move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-

rious injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar

and chain combination on the label.

Move ON/STOP switch to

the ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb

6 times.

Pull the starter rope

sharply 5 times with your

right hand.

Pull the starter rope sharply

with your right hand until

the engine starts.

Pull choke/fast idle lever

out to the full extent (to

the FULL CHOKE posi-

tion).

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 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.

S

Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

who understand and can follow safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions found in this manual.

S

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-

Summary of Contents for 966063001

Page 1: ...e le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd...

Page 2: ...ast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire...

Page 3: ...chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard 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...

Page 4: ...w chain 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...

Page 5: ...e caused by allowing 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...

Page 6: ...aspark arrestingscreen If you operate a chain 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...

Page 7: ...back ward as the screw is turned Clutch Cover Lower Hole Guide Bar Adjusting Pin 12 Install bar nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar nuts CHAIN TENSIO...

Page 8: ...round the guide bar WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the op erator and or damage the chain making it un usable I...

Page 9: ...d gasoline Included with this saw is a 3 2 ounce 95 ml container of Poulan WEED EATER brand syn thetic oil Pour the entire contents of this con tainer into 1 gallon 4 liters of gasoline to achieve the...

Page 10: ...pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically IGNITION SWITCH ON STOP Choke Lever 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Slowly press primer bulb 6...

Page 11: ...tion and each time be fore you start the chain saw See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section S Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc S Stop the saw if the cha...

Page 12: ...a cutabout two inches 5 cm higher than the center of the notch This will leaveenough uncutwood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling...

Page 13: ...pres sion side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log Refer to the illustrations below for your first and second cut S Your first c...

Page 14: ...n tension Before each use Chain sharpness 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 a...

Page 15: ...AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth C...

Page 16: ...NING Improper chain sharpen ing techniques and or depth gauge mainte nance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain Th...

Page 17: ...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 SP...

Page 18: ...is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos its during storage Add stabilizer to the gaso line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions fo...

Page 19: ...ntact 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...

Page 20: ...APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan P...

Page 21: ...formed at an approved Poulan PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted partstill underwarranty WH...

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