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Tighten

chain

Adjusting Wheel

Loosen

chain

3. Use a screwdriver to move chain around

guide bar to ensure all links are in bar

groove.

4. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar

knob securely (clockwise).

Hand tight-

en only!

TIGHTEN

5. Push lever on bar knob down to return le-

ver to closed/locked position.

WARNING:

Failure to push lever on

bar knob down to closed/locked position

could result in serious personal injury or

damage to your chain saw.

6. Use a screwdriver to move chain around

guide bar.

7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.

Loosen bar knob 1 turn (counterclock-

wise); then, loosen chain by turning the

adjusting wheel

turn (upward direc-

tion). Retighten bar knob.

8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the

guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the

chain is loose.

NOTE:

The chain is tensioned correctly when

the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag

below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting

in an upright position), but the chain still moves

freely around the guide bar.

WARNING:

If the saw is operated

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the

guide bar and result in serious injury to the op-

erator and/or damage the chain making it un-

usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar, in-

spect each drive link for damage. Damaged

chain must be repaired or replaced.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the

various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Front Handle

Front Hand Guard

Chain

Bar Oil

Fill Cap

Starter Rope

ON/STOP

Switch

Starter Housing

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Muffler

Bar Sprocket

Hole

Summary of Contents for 545186803

Page 1: ... bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS R Poulan PRO 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta GA 30907 Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no...

Page 2: ...he FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING 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 except carburetor adjustments Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety pre...

Page 3: ...ly covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst S Make certain...

Page 4: ...ain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the chain brake nuts are se curely tightened after tensioning thechain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is ...

Page 5: ...owing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback canalsobecausedby pinchingthe saw chainalongthetopofthe guidebar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE...

Page 6: ...th aspark arrestingscreen If you operate a chain saw in a 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 follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can result in serious injury If situations occ...

Page 7: ...Fail ure to install the clutch cover correctly may re sult in permanent damage to your chain saw Back view of clutch cover Adjusting pin 10 Install bar knob and finger tighten only Do not tighten any further at this point Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten the bar knob CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the bar k...

Page 8: ...hesaw ifthe chain is loose NOTE Thechain is tensioned correctly when the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag below the guide bar with the chain saw sitting in an upright position but the chain still moves freely around the guide bar WARNING If the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury to the op erator and or damage the chain...

Page 9: ...hot dur ing and after use Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so WARNING Be sure to read the fuel handling information in the safety rules sec tionof this manual beforeyou begin If youdo not understand the fuel handling information do not attempt to fuel your unit Seek help from someone that does understand the in formation or call the customer as...

Page 10: ...ntact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the ON STOP switch to the STOP position To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Use only 15 18 40 45 cm of rope per pull Right foot through rear handle Starter rope handle Left ...

Page 11: ...ld be placed on the ground with the engine run ning Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handlewithyour righthand andthe fronthan dle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle The chain should stop immediately Inertia activating...

Page 12: ...to the rear and diag onal to the line of fall Direction of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches 15 cm in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side ofthe treein thede sired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTE If the tree has large buttress...

Page 13: ...saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open Overcutting begins on thetop sideof thelog with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pres sure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under side of the log with top of saw against thelog When undercutting use light upward pres sure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw wil...

Page 14: ...scribed inBUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job S Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb S Next make a 2nd cut all t...

Page 15: ...the 2 muffler bolts Remove themuffler andbackplates No tice the orientation of these parts for re assembling 5 Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the muffler Loosen and remove both screws Remove the outlet cover and spark arresting screen Outlet Cover Spark Arresting Screen Screws Muffler BACK VIEW OF MUFFLER 6 Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire brush Replace screen if any wires are bro...

Page 16: ...will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Conditions which indicate the need for chain sharpening S Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood chip will decrease as thechain gets duller until it becomes more like a powder than a chip Note that dea...

Page 17: ...e working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of S Air intake on the starter S Air guide plate S Fins on the flywheel S Cooling fins on the cylinder S Cylinder cover directs cold air over the cylinder Clean the cooling system with a brush after each use more often in demanding condi tions A dirty or blocked cooling system re sult...

Page 18: ...ting 1 Ignition switch off 2 Engine flooded 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Spark plug not firing 5 Fuel not reaching carburetor 1 Move ignition switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will not idle properly 1 Carburetor requires a...

Page 19: ...OT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poulan PRO is to continuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models designs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser U S EPA ENVIRONMENT CANA...

Page 20: ...PRO servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poulan PRO may be liable for damages to other en gine components caused by the failure of a warranted partstill underwarranty WHATIS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim PoulanPRO is not liableto ...

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