Poulan 530163152 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be rem oved or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibr ations
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 disor ders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherw ise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, changein skin coloror texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, o rjoints,
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 their physical condition and the
condition of t his tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
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 s tates of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to beequipped with aspark arresting screen.
If you operate achain saw in astate orlocale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of t hese parts. Failure to do so i s
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance o f the spark
arresting screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can r esult in serious i njury. 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 l isted by Under-
writer’s Labor atories, Inc., i n accor dance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chai n Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during ass embly.
ATTACHING THEBAR &CHAIN
(If not
already attached)
WARNING:
If r eceived assembled,
repeat all s teps to ensure yoursaw is pr operly
assembled and all fasteners ar e secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chai n.
The chain is s har p and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
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Loosen and rem ove the chain brake nuts
and the c hain brake from the saw.
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Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping space
r
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An adjusting pi n and scr ew is used to adjust
the tension of the chain. It is very important
whenassembling thebar,that the pinlocated
on t he adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
the bar. Tur ning the scr ew will move t he a d-
justment pin up and dow n the scr ew. Locate
this adjustment before y ou begin m ounting
the bar onto the saw. See illu s tration b e lo w.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
Chain Brake
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Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-
clockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the pin
to be near the correct position.
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Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
Mount the Bar
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Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar