Special Notice - Poulan Pro 230 Operator's Manual

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL P/N
230
952044369
260 952044689
NOTE:
This saw complies with Federal
OSHA regulations for commercial logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure
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
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 arrestor 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
Arrestor.
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.
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
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!
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
CKA without chain brake
Length CHAIN P/N
16" 952051211
18" 952051338
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
to
Chain Brake
S An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
meets the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw (see
illustration).
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-
wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
far as it will go to the rear. This should allow
the pin to be near the correct position. Fur-
ther adjustment may be necessary as you
mount the bar.
S Mount the bar as illustrated.
S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as
far as possible.
S Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration
it is easy to place the chain on the saw in
the wrong direction. Use the illustration of
the chain to determine the proper direc-
tion.
(If not
S Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum (see illustration).
Fit the chain between the teeth in the
sprocket.
S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the groove of the bar.
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame and
install the chain brake. Make sure the ad-
justing pin is aligned with the hole in the
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Location of shipping spacer
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Inside view of
Chain Brake