Poulan 115153026 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
P3818
33_18 952051338952044418
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled tocomply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Comm ercial Logging.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this pr oduct contains chemicals k nown
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
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 b lood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength, change inskincolor 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Y our saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which m eets the
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 main tenance of the spark arresting
screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury. If
situations occurwhichare notcovered inthis
manual,usecareandgoodjudgement. Ifyou
need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by U nder-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance w ith:
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
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHE BAR &CHAIN(If not
already attached)
WARNING: If rece ived assemb led ,
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 e ven when
it is not m oving!
1. Loosenand remove thebar nuts andthe
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shipping
spacer
3. An adjusting pin and screw is u sed to ad-
just the t ension of t he ch ain. I t is very im-
portant when assembling the b ar , that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into ahole in th ebar . T urn ingthe screw will