Poulan 545001484 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square
Replaceguide barwhen thegroove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heatingorburringoftherailsoccurs.
If replacement is necessary, u se only the
guidebar specifiedfor yoursaw intherepair
parts list oronthedecallocatedon thechain
saw.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening toa professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
1. Loosen 3 screws o n cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover .
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug andtighten securely witha 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Screws
Spark
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
Cylinder
Cover
STORAGE
WARNING: Stop engine and allow
to cool, andsecure theunit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Storeunitwithallguards inplace.Positionso
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Storethe unitout
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine andallow to rununtilit stops.
S Cleanthe unit before storing. Pay particu-
larattention tothe airintake area,keeping
it free of debris. Use a m ild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
S Donotstoretheunitorfuelinaclosedarea
where fuel vapors canreach sparks oran
openflamefromhotwaterheaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, e tc.
S Store ina dry area outof the reach ofchil-
dren.
CAUTION : It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor , fuel filter , fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1--800--554--6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.