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Manual de Instrucciones
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Poulan
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
115259926 Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW
R
ES400
Poulan
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Poulan 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 115259926 Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW ES400 Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4... -
Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions must always be followed to re- duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. WARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repairs, ad- justments, and when changing accesso- ries and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards. -
Page 3: Electrical Safety Warning
Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Never modify your saw. S Maintain chain saw with care. -
Page 4: Guard Against Kickback
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick- back and other forces which can result in serious injury. Kickback Path Avoid Obstructions Clear The Working Area WARNING: Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden for- ward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such... -
Page 5: Kickback Safety Features
Right Hand Left Hand S Position your left hand on the front han- dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain. - Page 6 purchasing replacements, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values. In all cases, lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user. S Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast , kicking the REACTION guide bar up and back toward the op- erator.
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Page 7: Operation
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before using chain saw, ensure all fasteners are secure. CARTON CONTENTS S Chain Saw (fully assembled) S Bar Sheath Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts. OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca- CHAIN SAW. -
Page 8: Chain Brake
For maximum guide bar and chain life, we recommend you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Pou- lan bar oil is not available, you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to obtain Poulan brand. -
Page 9: Cutting Methods
CUTTING METHODS OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See in the CHECK CHAIN TENSION MAINTE- section. NANCE S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry, non-wood building mate- rials, etc. -
Page 10: Important Points
make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch. This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the notch. This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree from fal- ling in the wrong direction. - Page 11 to prevent the saw from pinching. See il- lustration above for cutting logs with a compression side. BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND S Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the log. (Refer to the illustration below for your first and second cut) S Your first cut should extend of the...
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Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance. Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check for damaged/worn parts Check for loose fasteners/parts Check chain tension Check chain sharpness Check guide bar Check bar and chain oil level Inspect and clean unit &... - Page 13 Tighten Loosen chain chain Adjusting Wheel 5. Using screwdriver, move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 6. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar knob securely (clockwise). Hand tighten only! Knob TIGHTEN 7. Push lever on bar knob down to re- turn lever to closed/locked position.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
every 15 minutes while operating the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL der the section. OPERATION SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING: Improper chain sharp- ening techniques and/or depth gauge maintenance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious in- jury. -
Page 15: Chain Replacement
WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufac- turer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will in- crease the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury. 4. Check and lower depth gauges. File Depth Gauge Tool Depth Gauge... -
Page 16: Chain Adjustment
is snug in the guide bar groove. En- sure all drive links are in the bar groove. 9. Install bar clamp. Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the guide bar. CAUTION: It is very important when ins- talling the bar clamp that the adjusting pin aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar. - Page 17 WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be- fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect. not move when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched. switch is 3.
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Page 18: Warranty Statement
Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Con- sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., war- rants to the original consumer purchas- er that each new Poulan brand electric or cordless product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this...