Poulan 2300CVA User Manual - Page 6
Introduction, Kickback, Safety, Features, State, Local, Requirements., Carton, Contents
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KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW A. INTRODUCTION • Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and includes the following features as standard equipment: - Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Control Tip©) - Low-Kickback Chain (Guard Link) - Spark Arrestor - Muffler Shield - Handguard - Anti-Vibration System(Model2000AV, 2300AV, & 2300 CVA only) A WARNING The followingfeaturesareincludedon yoursaw tohelp reduce the hazard of kickback, however, such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety devices. You must follow all warnings and safety instructions and maintenancein thismanualtohelp avoidkickback and other forces which canresultinserious injury. B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES - Reduced-Kickback GuideBar, designed with asmall radius tip which reduces the sizeof thekickback danger zone on the bar tip. Figure 5. A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with the safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., Standard 8175.1-1985. - Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect the kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Figure 5. Low Kickback Saw Chain is chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI 6175.1 (Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws) whentestedonarepresiantativesampleof chain saws below ascubic inch displacement speci- fied in ANSI 8175.1. ( American National Standards Institute, Inc., Standard 8175.1-1985). - Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of yourleft hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar - Position of front and rear handlebars, designed withdistance between handlesand"inline" witheach other. The spread and "in line" position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kickback occurs. A WARNING Donot operate the chain saw unlessthesafetydevices or their specified replacements are properly installed and maintained according to the instructions in this manual.Do not use any other guide bar and chaincombinationthatisnot equivalent to theoriginalequipment or not certified to comply with ANSI 8175.1. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury. seam. RADOM TM REDUCED SICESACE S YR* TMCAL GUIDE MR CONTOURED I'GUARD ELONGATED LINE LOW KiCKELACK CHAIN DEFLECTS KC/A/JACK FORCE AND AL LOWS WOOD TO GRADUALLY MOE ,A TO CUTTER SAa .ten SYSNE FUGAL GUIDE EAR LARGE RADIUS TIP CHAIN WITH MGM RICKRACK POTENTIAL CAN OOST AUER laATEOINAL Figure 5 C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. Yoursawisequipped witha temperaturelimitingmuffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Maine, Washington and Oregon require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law. Other states are enacting similar laws. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where suchregulationsexist, youarelegallyresponsiblefor maintaining the operating condition of these parts. fi Failure to do so is a violation of a law. Spark arrestor maintenance is on page 17. D. CARTON CONTENTS After you unpack the carton: 1. Check the contents against the list below. 2. Examine the items for damage. Do not use damaged parts. 3. Notify your Paulen® dealer immediately if a part is missing or damaged. NOTE: The filter moving against the wall of the empty tank can cause a rattle-like noise in a powerhead. KEY NO. CARTON CONTENTS: OTY 1 Power Head 1 2 Guide Bar 1 - Oil 1 - Loose Parts Bag 1 LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS: 3 Handguard (Models 1800, 1800 Super, 2000, 1 2000 AV, 2300 AV) 4 Cap-Handguard (Models 1800, 1800 Super, 2000, 1 2000 AV, 2300 AV) 5 Screw-Handguard (Models 1800, 1800 Super, 3 2000, 2000 AV, 2300 AV) 6 Chain 1 - Operator's Manual (not shown) 1 5 4 6,1 .4r-C-tser 4-gar...I 1;14_1. .e-6