Poulan 2003-06 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING!
This chain
saw c an be dangerous! Care-
less orimproper usecan cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two
hands when oper-
ating the chain
saw.
WARNING!
Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward andbackward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Always wear appropriate ear
protection, eye protection
and head protection.
Sound power l evel
Sound pressure level
at 50 feet (15 meters)
XX_
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this m anual carefully unt il you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, pr ecautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the uni t.
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Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
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Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety C haps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is runni ng.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
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Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouare fatigued, ill,orupset, orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chai n saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work ,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.