Poulan Pro 1950LE Instruction Manual page 8

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW, Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain Front Hand Guard "_
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Chain Muffler
Z
Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover ! __
Fast Idle_ ,f_ !
Throttle_.z_Lock Chain
Lockout o , , Direction
LT°hcr_t°tl_ ___ Adjust,ng "_ --of Travel
HRea_j Screw _-
Throttle Choke
Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts Sprocket
Brake Catcher Hole
Primer
Bulb
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the tdgger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle Iockoot and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
tdgger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-
lease the throttle lockout and tdgger while hold-
ing the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine dudng cold
starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far
as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
15 minL_es of operation. YOU should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.