Assembly; Safety Notice; Special Notice - Poulan Pro 115267626 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
WARNING:
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
already attached)
WARNING:
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways 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 bar nuts and the
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
The engine exhaust
Exposure to vibrations

ASSEMBLY

(If not
If received assembled,
Location of
shipping
spacer

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines to
be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If
you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a
violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark arresting
screen. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury. If
situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgement. If you
need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800- -554- -6723.
STANDARDS:
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1- - 2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline- -Powered Chain
Saws - - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1- - 03 Chain Saws - - Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3- - 96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
following illustration.
Adjustment located on clutch cover
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
6
Your saw is equipped
which meets
This saw is listed by Under-
Inside
view of
clutch
cover
the