Poulan 222 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply w ithFederal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: E xposure 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 blo od vessel
damage in otherwise healthy peop le. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling i n the fingers, hands, or joints,
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 physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOT ICE:Yoursaw isequipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
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, and Washington require b y
law that many internal combustion engines
tobe equ ippedwith aspark arrestingscreen.
If you operate achain saw ina state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for m aintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto follow allSafety Rules andPrecau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
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 by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--03 Chain S aws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly .
ATTACHING THEBA R & CHAIN(If not
already attached)
WARNING: If rece ived assemb led,
repeat all steps to en sure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. A l-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake
nuts and the chain brake from the saw .
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location o
f
shipping spacer
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwise to move the tensioning rack
as far as it will go toward the front of the
bar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
4. Slidethe barbehind clutchdrum untilbar
stops aga inst clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the Bar
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction.Without foll owingthe illustrationit
is easy t o place t he chainon the saw in th e
wrong direction. Use the il lustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar