Poulan Pro 545186755 Instruction Manual

Poulan electric chain saw instruction manual

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Manual de Instrucciones
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.
Poulan
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
www.poulan.com

Instruction Manual

Manuel d'Instructions
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
545186755 Rev. 2 3/15/09 BRW
R
1420
1630
Poulan

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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. Poulan 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 545186755 Rev. 2 3/15/09 BRW Instruction Manual 1420 1630 Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd. West...
  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all in- structions. WARNING: Always disconnect unit from power source when making repairs, adjustments, and when changing acces- sories and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards.
  • Page 3: Electrical Safety Warning

    Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Never modify your saw. S Maintain chain saw with care.
  • Page 4: Guard Against Kickback

    Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick- back and other forces which can result in serious injury. Kickback Path Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden for- ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such...
  • Page 5: Kickback Safety Features

    S A good, firm grip on the saw with both hands will help you maintain control. Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with your right hand whether you are right or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over and around the front handle- bar, and your left thumb under the front handlebar.
  • Page 6: Carton Contents

    tions through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people.
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the CHAIN SAW. location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.
  • Page 8: Cutting Methods

    S Stop motor before setting saw down. guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Pou- lan bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Poulan brand.
  • Page 9: Important Points

    the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of tree lengths from the nearest per- 2-1/2 son or other objects. Motor noise can drown out a warning call. S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made.
  • Page 10: Limbing And Pruning

    Do not attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log. Use a wedge to remove pinched saw. Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open. Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    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 of the felled tree and work toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
  • Page 12: Check Chain Tension

    saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks. S Power Cord -- Discontinue use if chain saw power cord shows signs of dam- age or wear. CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Bar Mounting Nut S Chain S Bar Adjusting Screw CHECK CHAIN TENSION WARNING:...
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    File Rail Edges and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace the guide bar when the groove is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is neces- sary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw.
  • Page 14: Chain Adjustment

    Drive Links 6. Slide the chain between the housing and the sprocket. Place chain around the sprocket and fit the drive links into the guide bar groove and then around guide bar nose. Sprocket Right Housing 7. Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and install the bar clamp plate.
  • Page 15 WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be- fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect. not move when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched. switch is 3.
  • Page 16: Warranty Statement

    (1) year from the original date of pur- chase. If your Poulan brand electric or cordless product should fail within the limited war- ranty period, you may return it in com- plete condition, prepaid, with proof of...

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