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Bar Nuts

6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool

to move chain around guide bar.

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

Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen

chain by turning the adjusting screw

1

/

4

turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar

nuts.

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 CHAIN 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.

Chain

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Primer Bulb

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP

Switch

Muffler

Choke/

Fast Idle

Lever

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Bar

Sprocket

Hole

Starter Housing

Guide Bar

Bar Nuts

Cylinder Cover

Throttle

Lockout

Rear

Handle

Throttle Trigger

Chain

Brake

Chain

Direction

of Travel

Adjusting Screw

Chain

Catcher

Clutch Cover

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the

engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

speed.

THROTTLE LOCK--OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze the throttle

trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-

dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-

tent for cold starting or after refueling. The

choke provides additional fuel to the engine

during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-

buretor to provide quicker starting.

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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