Poulan 545047515 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Ta ble
BAR
P/N Length
CHAIN P/N
16
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
PP3816AV
33_
PP4218AV / PP4218AVL
18
952051211
952051338
952044942
952044926
33_
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abledtocomply withFederalOSHARegula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause b lood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has bee n linked to blo od vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength,changein skincolor ortexture,
or loss of feeling i nthe fingers, hands, orjoints,
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 t heir physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:Y our saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirem ents of Califo rnia Codes 4442 a nd
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey , Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines to
be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If
you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a
violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark arresting
screen. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury. 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 listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If receive d assem ble d,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
Thechain is sharp andcan cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosenandremovethebarnuts andthe
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shipping
spacer
3. Turnadjusting screw onbarcounterclock-
wise to move thetensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
4. Slideguide ba r onbar bolts u ntil guidebar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Guide bar
Bar bolts