Poulan Pro 2250 LE Series Instruction Manual page 6

NOTE: Ifthis saw istobeused for c ommer-
cial logging, achain b rake isrequired and shall
not b eremoved orotherwise disabled tocom-
ply with Federal OSHA R egulations for C om-
mercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibrations
through prolonged use ofgasoline powered
hand t ools c ould c ause blood vessel ornerve
damage inthefingers, hands, and joints o f
people p rone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged useincold
weather hasbeen linked t o blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy p eople. If
symptoms occur such asnumbness, pain,
loss o fstrength, change inskin c olor or texture,
orloss o ffeeling inthe fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue theuseofthistool a ndseek
medical attention. Ananti-vibration system
does n ot g uarantee theavoidance ofthese
problems. Users who o perate power tools o n
a continual and regular basis m ust monitor
closely t heirphysical condition andthe
condition ofthis tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw isequipped
with atemperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screenwhich meetsthe
requirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442 a nd
4443. AllU.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that m any internal combustion engines
tobe equipped with aspark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate achain s aw inastate o r locale
where such r egulations exist, you are legally
responsible formaintaining theoperating
condition ofthese p arts. Failure todosois
aviolation ofthe law. R efer tothe SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure tofollow a ll S afety Rules and Precau-
tions c an result inserious injury. Ifsituations
occur which a re not c overed inthis manual,
use care and good j udgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer orcall 1 -800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This s aw islisted by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standar_Js Association inaccordance with:
ANSI B 'i75.1-2060 American National
Standard forPowered Tools - Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-1995 Chain S aws - Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
0SAZ62.3-1996 Chain S aw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not p rovided) should be
worn d uring a ssembly.
ATTAC HING THE BAR &CHAIN (Ifnot
already attached)
_I_WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
a_ Chain Brak_e
Ch Nuts
Bar Too!
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwise to move the tensioning rack as
far as it will go toward the front of the bar.
o
Adiusti g
Tensioning Rack //_ '_
Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration it
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Usetbe illustration oftbe
chain to determine the proper direction.
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION