Poulan 115358026 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
MODEL
530044695 20 952051310 31_
CKA without chain brake
PP4620AV
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcommer-
cial logging, a chain brake is required and
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations
for Commercial Logging.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
fromthis productcontains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTI CE: 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 blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,
or loss offeeling i nthe fingers, hand s, orjoints,
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 t heir phy sical condition a nd the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
with atemperaturelimiting mufflerandspark
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, andWashington require b y
law that m any internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastate orlocale
wheresuchregulations exist,youarelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolationof t helaw. Refer tothe SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesandPrecau-
tionscanresult inserious injury. Ifsituations
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 byUnder-
writer’ s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BUMPER
SPIKE
(If not already attached)
The bumper spike may be used as a pivot
when making a cut.
1. Loosenandremovethechainbrakenuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Attach the bumper spike with the two
screws as illustrated.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&C HAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: Ifreceived assembled,
repeat allsteps to ensure your saw i s p rop-
erlyassembledandallfasteners a resecure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
NOTE: C HAI N BRAK E M UST BE DIS-
ENGAGED BEFORE IT CAN BE RE-
MOVED OR I NSTALLED ON THE
CHAIN SAW. TO DISENGAGE CHAIN
BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT HAND
GUARD BACK TOWARD THE REAR
OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS FAR AS
POSSI BLE (SEE I LLUSTRATION).
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
Chain Brake
Front Hand Guard
1. Loosenandremovethechainbrakenuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).