Poulan 545186802 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less orimproperusecancause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw .
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contactingthe guidebar tipwith anyobject
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichm aycausese-
rious injury .
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
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Measuredmaximumkickback valuewithoutchainbrakeforthebar
and chain combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
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 disconnect
spark plugwire andplacewire w hereit can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea chainsaw isa high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce t herisk ofaccidents.
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 Restrictthe useofyour sawto adultusers
who understand an d can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
S Wearprotective gear. Always u sesteel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-duty , non-
slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles o r face screen; an