Poulan Pro 2025 LE Series Instruction Manual page 6

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for corn*
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposureto vibrations
throughprelonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools couldcause bloodvessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
peope prone to crcuaton dsorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
v_ather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in othenNise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
lossof strength,changein skin coloror texture,
or lossof feeling in the fingers,hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee 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 this tool.
SPEClAL NOTICE: Your saw isequipped
with a temperature 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. R_fer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur whlch are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authodzed service
dealer or call t-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer'sLaboratories,Inc., in accordancewith:
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
The chain issharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
• Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
• Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
_O
a_ Chain Brak_e
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
• An edju_ng pinand screw is usedto adjust
the tension of the chain. It is very important
when assemblingthe par, thatthe pin located
on the adjustingscrew aligns into a hole in
the bar. Turningthe screwwill move the ed-
ustmeot pinup and down the screw.Locate
ths adjustment before you begin mounting
the bar onto the saw. See illustrationbelow.
Inside view of
/'4 C_aln Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
• Turn the ad usting screw by hand counter-
clockwise until the adusting pin just
touches the stop. Th s should allow the pin
to be near the correct position.
• Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
• Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the dnve links as
shown.
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
wom during assembly.
An'ACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_I_WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is wopelty
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
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Bar
3UTTERS MUST FACE IN I
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION