Poulan Pro 2055 Instruction Manual page 2

I_ WARNING!
This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear
protection, eye protection
and head protection.
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Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guidebartipwithany object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Starting Reminder
Move ON/STOP switch to
_ _ the ON position.
Prime 6X Slowly press primer bulb
(_ 6 times.
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Full Choke
®N-.,
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
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Pull GX Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
('-_) b_ _ right hand.
k-_) 14_1/] f;'_ _"_'_2 Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
Half Choke CHOKE position.
,-"_'_".,.d Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
Pull to Start the engine starts.
_ WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or imp.roper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steer
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.