Safety Notice - Poulan Pro 2055 Instruction Manual

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for corn*
merciat logging, a chain brake is required
and shah not be removed or otherwise dis-
a bled to cornply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause b_oodvessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joir_s of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
wea_ has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms cccur such as numbness, pain,
_ossof strength,change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this toot and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a contthuel 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
requttements 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.
Ifyou operate a chain saw in a state or locale
wheresuch regulations exist, you arelegally
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.
Failureto follow all Safety Rules and Precau_
tions can result in serious in ury. If situations
occur wh ch are not covered n th s manua,
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, thc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 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*
pationat Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (ff not
already attached)
_I_WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. AK
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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a_ Chain Brak#_, e
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
pattantwhen assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in thebar. Turningthe screw wilt
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Lccate this adjustment before you
iib_:Jin m ounting the bar ontothe saw. See
uelration below.
Inside view of
_1 C_ain Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
4. Turn the ed usting screw by hand coun-
terc cckw se until the ad ustng p n ust
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 from the pack-
ahgoewnl_Old chain with the drive links as
Tip of
Bar
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
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