Poulan 1995-03 User Manual - Page 10

USING YOUR SAW A. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Each time before operating your saw, always: I. /Check over the safety rules and precautions in this ual. Make certain you completely understand and can apply each one. 2. ', Check protective gear. Always use eye, hearing. and head protection devices; safety footwear: protective gloves; and snag fitting clothing. 3. /Check the saw for loose bolts, nuts, or fittings. Tighten, repair. or replace parts as necessary. Tools required are listed in "Getting Ready" section. 4. /Check the air filter. Clean the filter before starting the engine. For location, see the "Air Filter- section. 5./Check the saw chain. The chain should he sharp and at the correct tension. 6./Check the fuel tank and oil tank. Both tanks should he filled. 7. /Check the handles. Handles should be dry and free of fuel mixture and oil. 8. /Check weather conditions. Do not use your saw at night or during bad conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, etc. 9.1Cheek the work area. Keep children. bystanders, and animals a safe distance away from the work area when stalling or operating the saw -- a minimum of 10 meters (30 feet/ B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to the "Specifications" section for location of controls.) A WARNING Always wear gloves; safely footwear; snug fitting clothing; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices when operating a chain saw. A WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. Refer to the "carburetor adjustments" section for correction. • Fuel engine with 40:1 fuel mix. • Fill bar oil tank with bar oil. Your saw will use approximately one tank of bar oil for each tank of fuel mix. • Prime engine by pressing primer bulb 6 times. • Tum on ignition by moving on/stop switch to "ON" position. • Actuate choke by pulling blue choke knob fully out if the saw engine is cold, or the saw has run out of fuel. Otherwise, the choke will remain in the off position throughout the starting procedure. Then set the saw on the ground. Make.sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. • Grip the front handle with your left hand and place your right foot through the opening in the rear handle. • Se( fast idle by depressing the throttle lock with your right hand. Then squeeze throttle trigger and hold. With your thumb, press the fast idle lock down and hold. Next, release the throttle trigger. • If throttle trigger is squeezed accidentally during starting it will be necessary to reset the fast idle lock. • Pull starter rope handle with your right hand until engine attempts to start. Then push the blue choke knob in to the half position..Continue pulling the starter rope handle until the engine starts. • Push choke knob in to the OFF position, then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to idle. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER • When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let the starter rope snap back -- hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly. • If the engine floods, let the unit sit for a few minutes, then repeat starting procedure. • For cold weather starting, allow the engine to warm ' - up (30-45 sec.) at half-choke position, then move choke to the "OR" position. Do not cut material with the choke ache "Full" or "Half" position. Primer Bulb Fag Idle Lock G. k Throttle Lock Trigger Figure 16 (b STOP / iii-- Choke Positions „. . -... Off Half Full Figu e 17 Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Figure 18 - 10 -