Poulan 545137224 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less o r improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating t he chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar t ip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenlyupwardand backward, which may causese-
rious injury.
Always w earappropriate earprotection,eye protectionand headprotection.
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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press p rimer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always dis connect
spark plug w ire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety pr ecautions must
be observed to reduce the r isk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and c an follow safety
rules, p recautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip