Poulan 260 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF S YMBOLS
WARNING!
This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper
use c an cause serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the Operator’s 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 andbackward, whichmay causese-
rious injury.
Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake,
for the bar and chain combination on the label.
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not c ontact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain s awis a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety p recautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S
Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safe-
ty rul es, precautions, and operating in-
structions before attempting to use the
unit.
S
Restrict the use of your saw to adult u sers
who understand and can follow s afety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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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-