Poulan Pro 260 Instruction Manual page 6

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use incold
weather has been l inked toblood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such a snumbness, pain,
loss of s trength, change inskin color or t exture,
or loss of f eeling in the f ingers, hands, or j oints,
discontinue the use ofthis tool a nd seek
medical attention. Ananti-vibration system
does n ot g uarantee the avoidance ofthese
problems. Users who o perate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their p hysical condition andthe
condition of t his t ool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and s park
arresting s creen whichmeets the
requirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442 and
4443. All U .S. forest land a nd t he states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and W ashington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou o perate achain saw inastate or locale
where such regulations exist, you a re legally
responsible formaintaining theoperating
condition ofthese parts. Failure todoso is
aviolation of t he law. Refer tothe SERVICE
section formaintenance of thespark
arresting screen.
Failure tofollow all S afety Rules and P recau-
tions can r esult in serious injury. Ifsituations
occur which are not c overed inthis m anual,
use care a nd good judgement. Ifyou need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer orcall t-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw islisted by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association inaccordance with:
ANSI B 175.1-2000 American National
Standard forPowered Tools - Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws -Occupational
Health and S afety
CSA Z 62.3=96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING TH
E BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_ WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
edy assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always 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 Tool
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwise to move the tensioning rack as
far as it will go toward the front of the bar.
Adiusting
Screw
Tensioning RS _ t
4. Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the Bar
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration it
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
_ ip of
Bar
DIIREOTION OF ROTATION
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links