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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

instrucciones 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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ES400

Poulan

7349 Statesville Road

Charlotte, NC 28269

Poulan

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115259926

Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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1--800--554--6723

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Summary of Contents for 115259926

Page 1: ...tions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ES400 Poulan 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 115259926 Rev 2 4 15 10 BRW Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions R Please do not return product to retailer Por favor no devuelva el producto al lugar de...

Page 2: ...ood 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 do ing Use common sense S Do not start cutting until youhave aclear work area secure footing and especial ly if you are felling a tree a retreat path Keep work area clean OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate with one hand Serious...

Page 3: ...ed 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 sion cord will require the use of a polar ized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still...

Page 4: ...nding 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 tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting S When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact ano...

Page 5: ...Tip 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 Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE S Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback WARNING WE DO...

Page 6: ...bration 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 tool DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is double insulated to help pro tect against electric shock Double in sulation construction consists of two separate layers of electrical insulation inst...

Page 7: ...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 A...

Page 8: ...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 S This saw is equipped with a chain brake The brake is design...

Page 9: ...lly 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 terrain as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill af ter it is felled S Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direc tion such as S The wind direction and s...

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 limbs and roots are tangled Drag logs into a clear area before cutting them by pulling out exposed and cleared logs first BUCKING TECHNIQUES WARNING If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t tryto ...

Page 11: ...limbs 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 branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING S Limb a tree only after it is cut down S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work S Start at the base o...

Page 12: ...f oil to appear under the saw after motor stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank S Trigger Switch Ensure the trigger 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 Cord Discontinue use if chain saw extension cord shows signs of damage or ...

Page 13: ...AND ADJUSTMENTS section CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar main tenance S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle S Saw has to be forced through the cut S Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cut ting difficult After each use with unit disconnected from power s...

Page 14: ... required S 5 32 inch 4 mm diameter round file and file holder S Flat file S Depth gauge tool TO SHARPEN CHAIN 1 Move ON STOP switch to the STOP position 2 Check chain for proper tension Ad just chain tension if necessary See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section 3 Sharpen cutters S To sharpen the cutters position the file holder level 90 so that it rests on the top edges of the cut ter and depth gauge NOTE...

Page 15: ...chdur ing the first 15 minutes of operation You should recheck your chain tension fre quently and adjust the chain tension as required See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available replacement parts The chain must complywith kickbackre quirements of ANSI B175 1 when tested with th...

Page 16: ...to the operator REPLACEMENT PART PART NO Oil Cap 530053072 Chain Catcher 530029850 Screw 530016269 File 5 32 dia Twin Pak 952055085 Chain 18 952051338 Guide Bar 18 952044418 Bar Chain Lubricant 1 qt 952030203 Bar Chain Lubricant 1 gal 952030204 STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use S Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting S Store chain saw and extension cord in a w...

Page 17: ...justments section 5 Contact an authorized service dealer 1 Chain cutter tops not filed flat 2 Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven Chain stops during cut 1 See Chain Sharpening in Service and Adjustments section 2 Repair or replace guide bar Oil inade quate for bar and chain lubrication 1 Oil tank empty 2 Oil outlet clogged 3 Guide bar oil hole blocked 1 Fill oil tank 2 Contact an authorized serv...

Page 18: ...s explained in the instruction manual Should you have any unanswered questions regarding this warranty please contact Poulan a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N A Inc 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 1 800 554 6723 In Canada contact Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 Giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the na...

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