Poulan 115327926 Chainsaw User Manual


 
6
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
16
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
P3816
33_952051211
530044748
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 p rone t o circulation d isorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in o therwise 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 t he
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursaw i sequipped
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
tobeequippedwith aspark arrestingscreen.
If youoperatea chainsaw inastate or locale
where suchregulations 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 t his 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 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 receive d 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).
Bar nuts
Location of
shipping
spacer
Clutch cover
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
3. Turn adjusting screw on b ar counterclock-
wise to move the tensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar.