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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N

Length

CHAIN P/N

MODEL

952044815

20

952051310

31

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CKA without chain brake

PP4620AVX

NOTE:

If this saw is to be used for commer-

cial logging, a chain brake is required and

shall not be removed or otherwise disabled

to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations

for Commercial Logging.

WARNING:

The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel

damage in otherwise healthy people. If

symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,

loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,

or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek

medical attention. An anti-vibration system

does not guarantee the avoidance of these

problems. Users who operate power tools on

a continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the

condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Your saw is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting

screen

which

meets

the

requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of

California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New

Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by

law that many internal combustion engines

to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.

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 is

a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE

section for maintenance of the spark

arresting screen.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-

tions can result in serious injury. If situations

occur which are not covered in this manual,

use care and good judgement. If you need

assistance, contact your authorized service

dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

STANDARDS:

This saw is listed by Under-

writer’s Laboratories, Inc. in accordance with:

ANSI B175.1--2000

American National

Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain

Saws -- Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1--1995

Chain Saws -- Occupa-

tional Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3--1996

Chain Saw Kickback Oc-

cupational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BUMPER

SPIKE

(If not already attached)

The bumper spike may be used as a pivot

when making a cut.

1. Loosen and remove bar knob completely

by lifting lever and turning counterclock-

wise.

2. Remove clutch cover.

3. Attach the bumper spike with the two

screws as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

(If not

already attached)

WARNING:

If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-

erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Always wear gloves when handling the

chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you

even when it is not moving!

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE DIS-

ENGAGED BEFORE IT CAN BE RE-

MOVED OR INSTALLED ON THE

CHAIN SAW. TO DISENGAGE CHAIN

BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT HAND

GUARD BACK TOWARD THE REAR

OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS FAR AS

POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRATION).

DISENGAGED

Chain Brake

Front Hand Guard

ENGAGED

Summary of Contents for PP4620AVX

Page 1: ...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 ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS R Poulan PRO 1030 Stevens Creek R...

Page 2: ...e 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 spa...

Page 3: ...y 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 in the maintenance sec tio...

Page 4: ...in 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 inter...

Page 5: ...wing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback canalsobecausedby pinchingthe saw chainalongthetopofthe guidebar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the...

Page 6: ...h 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 s...

Page 7: ...ail ure to install the clutch cover correctly may re sult in permanent damage to your chain saw Back view of clutch cover Adjusting pin 10 Install bar knob and finger tighten only Do not tighten any f...

Page 8: ...esaw ifthe chain is loose NOTE Thechain is tensioned correctly when the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag below the guide bar with the chain saw sitting in an upright position but the chain...

Page 9: ...ot dur ing and after use Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so WARNING Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules sec tionof...

Page 10: ...tact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated Make su...

Page 11: ...d be placed on the ground with the engine run ning Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handlewithyour righthand andthe fronthan dle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing t...

Page 12: ...o the rear and diag onal to the line of fall Direction of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches 15 cm in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A not...

Page 13: ...aw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on thetop sideof thelog with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutti...

Page 14: ...cribed inBUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs should...

Page 15: ...he 2 muffler bolts Remove themuffler andbackplates No tice the orientation of these parts for re assembling 5 Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the muffler Loosen and remove both screws Remove the o...

Page 16: ...ill increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Conditions which...

Page 17: ...working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of S Air intake on the starter S Air guide plate S Fins on the flywheel S Cooling fins...

Page 18: ...ing 1 Ignition switch off 2 Engine flooded 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Spark plug not firing 5 Fuel not reaching carburetor 1 Move ignition switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation Section 3 Fill ta...

Page 19: ...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 PRO res...

Page 20: ...ONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted partstill underwarranty WHATIS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse negle...

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