Poulan 2050 User Manual - Page 8

OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS OPERATOR'S 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 Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Chain Muffler Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Fast Idle Throttle Lock Lockout Rear Handle Adjusting Screw Chain Direction of Travel Throttle Trigger Choke Knob Chain Brake Guide Bar Chain Brake Chain Nuts Catcher Bar Sprocket Hole 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 accidentally squeezing the trigger. FAST IDLE LOCK The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position. Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Release the throttle lockout and trigger while holding the fast idle lock button. CHOKE KNOB The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to provide additional fuel to the engine during cold starting. PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting. CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first 30 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section. 8