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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

This chain saw

can be dangerous! Careless or

improper use can cause serious

or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the

instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-

ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide

bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may

cause serious injury.

Always wear appropriate

ear protection, eye protec-

tion and head protection.

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Measured maximum kick-

back value without chain

brake for the bar and chain

combination on the label.

Move ON/STOP switch to

the ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb

6 times.

Pull the starter rope

sharply 5 times with your

right hand.

Pull the starter rope sharply

with your right hand until

the engine starts.

Pull choke/fast idle lever

out to the full extent (to

the 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 precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Careless or improper use of this tool can

cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S

Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions before attempting to use the unit.

S

Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

who understand and can follow safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions found in this manual.

S

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-

duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such

as non-fogging, vented goggles or face

screen; an approved safety hard hat; and

sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to

protect your hearing.

Regular users

should have hearing checked regularly as

chain saw noise can damage hearing. Se-

cure hair above shoulder length.

Summary of Contents for 966513901

Page 1: ...re le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Poulan PRO 850 Matheson Blv...

Page 2: ...AFETY 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...

Page 3: ...elwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst S Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction re...

Page 4: ...nue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occur ring S Cut one log at a time S Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut S Do not...

Page 5: ...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 SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AV...

Page 6: ...tion of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are...

Page 7: ...and can cut you even when it is not moving NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the chain brake nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight ca...

Page 8: ...NG 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 Chain Adjustment Tool...

Page 9: ...use straight gasoline in your unit This will cause permanent engine damage and void the limited warranty FUEL REQUIREMENTS This engine requires the use of minimum 87 octane R M 2 clean gasoline IMPORT...

Page 10: ...HALF CHOKE position OFF HALF CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER FULL 6 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts 7 Allow the engine to run for approximate ly 30 seconds Then squee...

Page 11: ...cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the feel of us ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full s...

Page 12: ...cracking sounds widening of the felling cut or movement in the upper branches S As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path S DO NOT cut down a parti...

Page 13: ...ut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruni...

Page 14: ...e For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean Bar Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Every 5 hours Chain brake Every 5 hours Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours...

Page 15: ...D CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CHE...

Page 16: ...LY section CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING Improper chain sharp ening techniques and or depth gauge mainte nance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury WARNING Wear protectiv...

Page 17: ...vement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T S Turn idle screw T clockwise to increase engine speed S Turn idle scr...

Page 18: ...from one season to another S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting 1 Ignition switch off 2 Engine flo...

Page 19: ...PPLY 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...

Page 20: ...formed at an approved Poulan 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 WH...

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