Poulan Pro 2350 LE Series Instruction Manual page 6

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial Iogging, 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: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy beop_e. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, psin,
loss of strength, cbenge in skin color or texture,
or loss of feelieg in the fingers, hand& or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An antiwibration system
does not guarantee the avc_dance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a confinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. AH 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 cbein saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for mak/tak/ing 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.
Failureto follow 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 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175,1-200g American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws ~ Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-g6 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_]kWARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is probedy
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. An adjusting #n and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
i_n located on the adjusting screw atigns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw wi]i
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
Inside view of
f C_ain Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting 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. Cardully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Mold chain with the drive links as
shown.
?Sp of
Bar
DIIRECTION OF FLOTATION