Assembly; Attaching The Bar And Chain; Special Notice; Standards - Poulan Pro 2375 Instruction Manual

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to complywith Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFErY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
people prone to circuaton dsorders or
abnon'naJswellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness,
pain,
lossof strength,change in skincolor ortexture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not gtuarantee the avoidance of these
problems.Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
conditionof thistool.
SPEClAL NOTICE: Yoursaw isequipped
with atemperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure tofollow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call t -800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: 1his saw is listed by Under-
writer'sLaboratohas, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1=1995 Chain Saws - Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
Protentive gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
A'I-FACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_I'WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure yoursew 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
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j chnB
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
3. An adjusting pin and screw is usedto ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
psrtant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the ad'ustingal_ screw aligns
intoa hale in the bar. Turning the screwwill
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before wou
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. _ee
illustrationbelow.
Inside view of
/4 C_aln Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
4. Turn the ed usting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
6. Carefully remove the chain fromthe pack-
a___Hold chain with the drive links as
sEown__
Tip of
Bar
3UTrERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION