Poulan 115156426 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
PP3416
33_16 952051211952044369
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is r equired
and shall not be removed o r otherwise dis-
abled tocomply withFederalOSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
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 u se in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such a s 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.
SPECIALNOTICE:Your sawis equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler andspark
arresting screen which meets 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
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawin astate orlocale
where such regulations exist,you arelegally
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.
Failureto followallSafetyRules andPrecau-
tions can result inserious 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: This saw is listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in a ccordance 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
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHE BAR& CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If recei ved assem ble d,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and al l fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling t he chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosenandremovethe barnuts 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 used to a d-
just th e tension of the chai n. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar , that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into ahole inthebar .Turningthe screwwill
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw . See
following illustration.