Poulan 545137250 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING! This chain
saw can b e da ngerous! Care-
less or improper usecan cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain s aw.
WARNING! Contactingthe guidebar tipwith any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause t he guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese-
rious injur y.
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
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Measuredmaximum kickbackvaluewithoutchain br akefor t hebar
and chain com bination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly pr ess primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times w ith your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your r ight ha nd un til
the e ngine s tarts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever into the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug w ire andplace wirewhere it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea chainsaw is a high- speedwood-
cutting tool, specialsafety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk 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 a ll safety
rules, precautions, and operating i nstruc-
tions before a ttempting to use the unit.
S Restrictthe useof your sawtoadult users
who understand and c an follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found inthis manual.
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip