Operation; Choke Knob; Primer Bulb; Chain Brake - Poulan Pro Poulan 1950 Instruction Manual

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.
Front Hand Guard
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Chain
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Fast Idle
Lock
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Choke
Chain
Trigger
Knob
Brake
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 trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-
lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold-
ing the fast idle lock button.

CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine during cold
starting.

OPERATION

Front Handle
Muffler
Starter
Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Adjusting
Screw
Guide Bar

Chain Brake

Bar
Nuts
Chain Sprocket
Catcher Hole

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
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING:
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
8
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Primer
Bulb
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Muffler is very hot dur-