Poulan 2750, 2775, 2900, 3050 Chainsaw User Manual


 
8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW .
Co mp a re th e illustratio n s w ith your unit to f am ilia riz e your s e lf with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain Adjustment
Tool
(Bar Tool)
Front Handle
Front Hand Guard
Chain
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Starter Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Muffler
Direction
of Chain
Travel
Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Chain Brake
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
Throttle
Trigger
Rear
Handle
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lock--out
Adjusting
Screw
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke andfast idle speed areset bypull-
ing the CHOK E/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully
for cold or for refueled starting. The choke
provides additional fuel to the engine during
cold starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop t he chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally if the front hand guard is pus hed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during
first 30 minutes of operation. You should
check your chain tension frequently. See
CHAIN TENSION in the SERVICE ANDAD-
JUSTMENTS section.
WARNING:
Muffler is very hot dur-
ing and after use. Donot touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.