Poulan 2001-07 Chainsaw User Manual


 
8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. S ave this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter
Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THR O TTLE LO C KO U T m ust be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.
This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke an d fas t idle a re set by p ullin g t h e
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold
or r efueled star ting. The choke provides addi-
tional fuel to the engine dur ing c old star ting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally if the front hand guard ispushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
Itis nor m alforanewchain tostretch duringfirst
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently . See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY s ec tion.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ing and after use. Donot touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.