Poulan 545047542 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
MODEL
952044815 20 952051310 31_
CKA without chain brake
PP4620AVL
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcommer-
cial logging, a chain brake is required and
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations
for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
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 disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blo od vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,
or loss offeeling i nthe fingers, hand s, 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 a nd the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
with atemperaturelimiting muf flerandspark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon, andWashington require b y
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastate orlocale
wheresuchregulations exist,youarelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
aviolationof t helaw. Refer tothe SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesandPrecau-
tionscanresult inserious injury. Ifsituations
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 b y 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--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: Ifreceivedassembled,
repeat allsteps to ensure your saw is prop-
erlyassembledandallfasteners a resecure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
1. Loosenandremovethechainbrakenuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping spacer
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwisetomovethetensioningrackas
faras itwill gotowardthefrontof thebar.
Tensioning Rack
Adjusting
Screw
4. Slidethebarbehindclutchdrumuntilbar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Mount the bar
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without followingthe i llustrationit
is easy t oplacethechainon thesaw inthe
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.