Poulan 2075 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING!
This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or i mpr operuse can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating 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 and backward, whichmay cause se-
rious injury.
Always wear appropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.
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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 i njury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully unt il you com-
pletely understand and can follow a ll safety
rules, precautions, and operating i nstruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
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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 prot ective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear wi th 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) t o protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked r egularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
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 running.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
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 s aw w hen
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if y ou have
taken alcohol, drugs, or m edication. Yo u
must be in goodphysical condition andmen-
tally alert. Chain saw w or k is strenuous. If
you have any condition that m ight be aggr a-
vated b y s trenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.