Poulan PPB1634 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING!
This chain
saw c an be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use cancause
se r ious or eve n fa tal inju r y.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always us e two hands when operating the chain saw.
W ARNING!
Contacting theguidebar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may c ause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmay causese-
rious injury.
Always wearappr opriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
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Measuredmaximum kickback value withoutchain brakefor thebar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
W ARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs ex cept carburetor
adjustments.
Because achain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautionsmust
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use o f this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely und erstand and can follow all sa fety
rules, precautions, and opera ting instruc-
tions before attemp ting to use the unit.
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Restrict theuse of your saw to adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
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Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regularusersshould hav ehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
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Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30feet (10meters) awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
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Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
yo u are fat igue d, ill, or upset , or if y ou ha v e
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. Y ou
must be in go od p hysical condition a ndmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuou s. If
you have any condition that might be agg ra-
vated b y strenuous wo rk, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw .