Poulan Pro 1420 Instruction Manual page 7

KNOW YOUR 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 refer-
ence.
Oiler Actuator/ Chain Adjustment Bar Sprocket
Bar Oil Cap Screw Hole
Lock-out
Button
Chain
Bar
Trigger Switch
Power
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to
operate the unit after lock-out button
has been pushed in. Release the trigger
to turn the unit off.
TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON
The TRIGGER LOCK-OUT BUTTON is a
control feature designed to prevent the
motor from being accidently started.
When the rear handle is gripped in a
normal cutting position, the trigger
lock-out button can be pushed in by
the thumb, permitting the index finger
to squeeze the trigger. It is not neces-
sary to maintain pressure on the trig-
ger lock-out button once the trigger
has been engaged.
Cord
BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR
The BAROIL CAP is used to access the
bar oil tank and pressed to supply oil to
chain.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is
used to adjust the chain tension.
POWER CORD
The POWER CORD is used to connect
the chain saw to an approved extension
cord.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing first 15 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension fre-
quently. Readjust chain after every 15
minutes of operation. See CHECK CHAIN
TENSION under the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Volts
120
*American Wire Gauge
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-
cure extension cord to power cord as
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE shown in the following illustration.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Power Cord
25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. ___'_ .=.,,_ ____________
(7.67 m) (15.24 m) (30.48m)
16 16
A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.* _ __1_
Extension Cord