Poulan Pro PPB4014 Instruction Manual page 11

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
CHAINSAW
A. To start the chainsaw:
• Make sure chain tension is at desired
setting. Refer to adjusting the chain
tension in the Care and Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Make sure the bar nuts are tight to the
chain cover.
• Make sure no objects or obstructions are
in the immediate vicinity which could come
in contact with the bar and chain.
• Fit the battery into the chainsaw.
• Press the on/off switch, this makes the
trigger switch operational.
• Press the safety lock button.
• Press and hold the trigger switch and keep
it pressed for continued operation.
B. To stop the chainsaw:
• Release the trigger switch.
Upon release of the trigger switch, the safety
lock will be automatically reset to the lock
position.
Warning LED
Power LED
Power
Button
NOTE:It is normal for the chain to coast to a
stop once the trigger switch is released.
OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE
Check the operating condition of the chain
brake prior to each use.
Engage the chain brake by rotating your left
hand around the front handle, allowing the
back of your hand to push the chain brake
lever/hand guard toward the bar while the
chain is rotating rapidly. Be sure to maintain
both hands on the saw handles at all times.
Reset the chain brake back into the RUN
position by grasping the top of the chain brake
lever/hand guard and pulling toward the front
handle.
WARNING:
If the chain brake does not stop the chain
immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay
in the run position without assistance, take the
saw to an authorized service center for repair
prior to use.
OPERATION
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
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Safety Lock-Out
Trigger Switch
• DO NOT operate the trigger switch with your
left hand and hold the front handle with your
right hand. Never allow any part of your body
to be in the chain line while operating a saw.
PROPER CUTTING STANCE
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BASIC OPERATING /CUTTING
PROCEDURES.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following technique to get the "feel" of using
the saw before you begin a major sawing
operation.
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Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip
and protection.
Maintain a proper grip on the unit
whenever the motor is running. Use your
right hand to firmly grip the rear handle
while your left hand has a firm grip on the
front handle.
Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always
keep your left hand on the front handle and
your right hand on the rear handle so your
body is to the left of the chain line. Never
use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or
any stance that places your body or arm
across the chain line.
Never stand directly under the limb you
are cutting.
Be certain the bar nuts are fully tightened
before operating equipment; check them
periodically for tightness during use to
avoid serious injury.
Proper hand
grip position
Chain line
WARNING:
Balance your weight with both feet on solid
ground.
Keep left arm with elbow locked in a
"straight arm" position to withstand any
kickback force.
Keep your body to the left of the chain line.
Keep your thumb on underside of front
handle.
Take the proper stance in front of the
wood.
Proper grip
Improper grip