Poulan 2055 Chainsaw User Manual


 
----_ WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury
Always wear appropriate ear
protection, eye protection
and head protection.
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Read and understand the
instruction manuaI before
using the chain saw.
Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label
@ A_ways use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bartip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide barto
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Starting Fleminder
Move ON/STOP switch to
a _ the ON position.
PrimeaX Slowly press primer bulb
(_)_ 6 times.
Full Choke Pull choke/fast idle lever
outtothefu,extent{to
the PULL CHOKE posi-
-- tion)
Pull 5X
Half Choke
PUllto Statl
Pul_the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Push the choke/fast idle
lever into the HALF
CHOKE position.
Pullthe starterrope sharply
withyour righthand un_l
theengine stairs.
_ll WARNING: Always disconnect
spark pIug wire and place wire where itcan-
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 toef, speciaI safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this toef can
CaUSe SeRous Enlui'y
PLAN AHEAD
Read this manuef carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow efl safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
Restdct the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Wear protective gear. Always use steeF
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
shou*der Iength.