Poulan Pro 2750 Instruction Manual page 10

1. Move ON/STOP switch tothe ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle l ever out to the f ull
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
3. Pull starter rope q uickly with your right
hand amaximum of10 times. Then. pro-
ceed tothe next step.
NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 10th pull. stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
4. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
5. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
6. Allow the engine to run for approximately
30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL HALF OFF2,__ _
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.
3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
4. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulis.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP
switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require many puIIs depending on
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
or call 1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
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WAR NIN G: if the brake band is worn
too thin it may break when the chain brake is
triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain
brake will not stop the chain, The chain brake
should be replaced by an authorized service
dealer if any part is worn to less than 0,020"
(0.5 mm) thick, Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by an authorized service deal-
er. Take your unit to the place of purchase if
purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the
nearest authorized master service dealer,
• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily, The engine must
be running when performing this procedure.
This is the only instance when the saw should
be placed on the ground with the engine run-
ning.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
Ai_WARNING:
When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
G rip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand, Hold the
chain saw approximately 14" (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface, Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
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