Poulan Pro 1950LE Instruction Manual page 6

NOTE:Ifthis saw istobeused f orcom-
mercial logging, a chain b rake i s required
and shall not b eremoved orotherwise dis-
abled tocomply with Federal OSHA R egula-
tions f orCommercial Logging.
SAFETY N OTICE: 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 s park
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
taw that m any internal combustion engines
tobe equipped with aspark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate achain s aw inastate o rlocale
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 Laboratones, ]nc., inaccordance 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
The chain is sharp and can cot 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
J
a_ Chain Brake
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
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 dutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
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.
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION