Poulan 530164817 Chainsaw User Manual


 
8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter
Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard
Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Bar
Sprocket Hole
Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The T HROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THROTTLE L OCKOUT must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.
This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/F AST IDL E L EVER out ful ly for cold
starting or after refueling. The choke provides
additional fuel to theengine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The C HAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop thechain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally if thefront handguard is pushedforward.
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 anew chain to stretch during first
15 minutes of operation. Y ou should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: Muf fler is very hot dur-
ing andafter use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.