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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.
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instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
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Poulan PRO
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
545117548
R
PP400E
Poulan PRO
5855 Terry Fox Way
8/8/06
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.poulan- -pro.com Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. -
Page 2: Safety Rules
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 instructions. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ad- justments, and when changing accesso- ries and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards. -
Page 3: Electrical Safety Warning
Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement parts as recom- mended. 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
Right Hand Left Hand S Position your left hand on the front han- dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. - Page 6 purchasing replacements, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values. In all cases, lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast , kicking the REACTION guide bar up and back toward the op- erator.
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Page 7: Operation
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before using chain saw, ensure all fasteners are secure. CARTON CONTENTS S Chain Saw (fully assembled) S Bar Sheath Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. 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 loca- CHAIN SAW. -
Page 8: Chain Brake
Poulan or Poulan PRO chain saw bar oil. If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to ob- tain Poulan or Poulan PRO brand. -
Page 9: Cutting Methods
CUTTING METHODS OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See in the CHECK CHAIN TENSION MAINTE- section. NANCE S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry, non-wood building mate- rials, etc. -
Page 10: Important Points
make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch. This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch. This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree from fal- ling in the wrong direction. - Page 11 to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration above for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your first and second cut) S Your first cut should extend of the...
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Check bar and chain oil level Inspect and clean unit &... -
Page 13: Service And Adjustments
Adjusting Screw 5. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the guide bar. Remove some of the stiffness in the chain by pulling down and letting go of the chain sever- al times. 6. Continue turning the adjusting screw until the tension is correct (see step 4). -
Page 14: Chain Adjustment
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. -
Page 15: Seasonal Storage
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 well ventilated area S Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. -
Page 16: Warranty Statement
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMI- TATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. The policy of Poulan PRO is to continu- ously improve its products. Therefore, Poulan PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models,...