Poulan PP400E Chainsaw User Manual


 
7
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before using chain
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
S Chain Saw (ful l y assembled)
S Bar S he ath
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assista nce or fi n d that
parts are missing or damaged, please call
1-800-554- 6723.
ASSEMBLY
Your unit is fully assembl e d; no assembl y
is r equir ed.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR
CHAIN SAW.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the vari ous contr ols and adjustm ents. S ave thi s manual f or futur e r ef erence.
Bar Oil Cap
Trigger Switch
Power
Cord
Chain
Bar
Chain Adjustment ScrewTrigger Lockout
Button
Handguard
Bar Clamp
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 s tarted.
When the rear handle is grippedin a 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 bu tton once the
trigger has been engaged.
BAR OIL CAP
The
BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil
tank.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is
used to adjust the chain tension.
POWER CORD
The
POWER CORD is used to connect
the chain saw to an approved extension
cord.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing fir st 15 minutes of operation. Y ou
should check your chain tension frequent-
ly. See
CHAIN TENSION under the SER-
VICE AND A DJUST M E NT S
section.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specif ied on
your unit .
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
MINIMUM W IRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Volts
120
14
A.W.G.*
*American W ire Gauge
25 ft.
(7.67 m)
12
A.W.G.*
50 ft.
(15.24 m)
100 ft.
(30.48 m)
NOT
RECOMMENDED
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-
cure extension cord to power cord as
shown in t he following illustration.
Power Cord
Extension Cord