Poulan ES400 Chainsaw User Manual


 
7
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before using cha in
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
S Chain Saw (ful l y assembled)
S Bar Sheath
Examine part s for damage. Do not use
damaged part s.
NOTE: If you need assistance or fin d th at
parts are missing or damaged, please call
1-800-554- 6723.
ASSEMBLY
Your unit is fully assembled; no assembly
is required.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION M ANUAL A ND SAFETY RUL ES BEFORE O PERA TING YOUR
CHAIN SAW.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of t he various controls and adjustment s. Save this manual f or futur e refer ence.
Bar Oil Cap
Trigger
Switch
Power
Cord
Chain
Bar
Trigger Lockout
Button
Handguard
Bar
Clamp
Chain
Adjusting Wheel
Bar Knob
TRIGGER SWITCH
The
TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to
operate the unit after lock--out button
has been pushed forward. Release the
trigger to turn the unit off.
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON
The
TRIGGER LOCK-- OUT BUTTON is a
control feature designed to prevent the
motor from being accidently started.
Whentherearhandleisgrippedina nor-
mal cutting position, the lock--out button
can be pus hed in by the thumb, permit-
ting the index finger to squee ze the trig-
ger.It is not necessary to maintain pres-
sure on the lock--out button once the
trigger has been engaged.
BAR OIL CAP
The
BAR OILCAP is used to fill the bar oil
tank.
CHAIN ADJUSTING WHEEL
The
CHAINADJUSTMENTWHEELisus ed
to adjust the chain tension.
POWER CORD
The
POWER CORD is used to connect
the chain saw toan approved extension
cord.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing fir st 15 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension f r equent-
ly. See
CHAIN TENSION under the SER-
VICE AN D ADJUST M E NT S
section.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specif ied on
your uni t .
SELECT AN EXTENSI ON CORD
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Volts
120
14
A.W.G.*
*American Wi re Gauge
25 ft.
(7.67 m)
12
A.W.G.*
50 ft.
(15.24 m)
100 ft.
(30.48 m)
NOT
RECOMMENDED
ATTACH T HE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnecti on fr om unit , se-
cure extension cor d t o power cord as
shown in the following illustration.
Power Cord
Extension Cord