Poulan 545186810 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
16
MODEL
CKA without chain brake
PPB3416
33_
PPB4218
18
952051211
952051338
952044369
952044689
33_
NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled tocomply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 p rone t o c irculation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been lin ked to blood vessel
damage in o therwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
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 their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursaw isequipped
with a temperature limiting muf fler andspark
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, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwith aspark arrestingscreen.
If you operatea chain saw ina state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto followall SafetyRules andPrecau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which a re 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 by 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--03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHE BAR &CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If re ceived assemb led,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is no t m oving!
1. Loosen andremove thebar nuts and the
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shipping
spacer
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. I t is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into ahole in thebar .Turningthe screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw . Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
following illustration.