Operation - Poulan Pro 545001498 Instruction Manual

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Front Hand Guard
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain
Bar
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Sprocket
Hole
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Clutch Cover
Trigger
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK- -OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK- -OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.

OPERATION

Front Handle
Muffler
Starter Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Chain
Brake
Adjusting Screw
Chain
Catcher
Bar Nuts
CHAIN BRAKE
The chain brake is a device designed to stop
the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake
activates automatically in the event of kick-
back. The chain brake activates manually if the
front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING:
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.
8
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Primer Bulb
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Guide Bar
Muffler is very hot during