Poulan 545137248 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING! This chain saw
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause serious
or even fatal i njury.
Read and understand t he
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-
ject should be a voided; tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection, eye protec-
tion and head protection.
XX_
Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6 times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand u ntil
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 Chain Tensioning
Lift lever on bar knob and
turn counterclockwise 1 turn
to loosen bar clamp.
Turn adjusting wheel (downward
direction) to tension chain until
chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail.
While lifting tip o f guide bar, tight-
en bar knob (clockwise) securely.
Hand tighten only! Return lever
on bar knob to original position.