Poulan Pro PP4620AVL 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 en-
strucciones 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.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Instruction Manual

Manuel d'Instructions
PP4620AVL
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2
545047542
R
5/27/05

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Instruction Manual PP4620AVL Electrolux Canada Corporation 6150 McLaughlin Road Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2 545047542 5/27/05...
  • Page 2: Plan Ahead

    IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! should be avoided;...
  • Page 3: Kickback Warning

    S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only Poulan PROR accessories and replacement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
  • Page 4: Maintain Control

    wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation.
  • Page 5 WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de- vices. You must follow all safety precau- tions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    MODEL Length PP4620AVL 952044815 20″ NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. SAFETY NOTICE:...
  • Page 7: Chain Tension

    Tip of CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Depth Gauge Cutters Drive Links 6. Place the chain over and behind the clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket. Place chain onto the sprocket 7. Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR 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 Adjustment Front Hand Guard Tool...
  • Page 9: Fueling Engine

    Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil for adequate lubrication. Genuine Poulan or Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction.
  • Page 10: Cutting Methods

    HALF CHOKE position. 5. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts. 6. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. ON/STOP SWITCH CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER FULL HALF OFF...
  • Page 11: Tree Felling Techniques

    following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting. S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
  • Page 12 wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges. S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, or movement in the upper branches.
  • Page 13: Limbing And Pruning

    Using a support stand Using a support stand LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob- jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb- ing or pruning.
  • Page 14: Air Filter

    SERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check: Fuel mixture level ..Before each use Bar lubrication .
  • Page 15: Chain Sharpening

    Outlet Cover Exhaust Outlets Exhaust Outlets must face chain brake (bar side) of chain saw 9. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if damaged. 10. Reinstall backplates, muffler gasket and muffler using muffler bolts. TIghten until secure. 11. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. 12.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Table

    that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out of reach of children. S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit. Start engine and allow to run until it stops. S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu- lar attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of debris.
  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., warrants to the original purchaser that each new Poulan PROR brand gasoline chain saw is free from defects in material and workman- ship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re- placement of any warranted part will be per- formed at no charge to the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD- UCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should con- tact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at 1- -800- -554- -6723.

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