Poulan 2050WT User Manual - Page 8

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn Chain Brake Nuts S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain brake nuts with the bar tool. S Recheck chain tension. WARNING: If the saw is operated with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury. 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 Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Chain Muffler Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Adjusting Screw Fuel Mix Fill Cap Chain Direction of Travel Guide Bar Throttle Trigger Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Chain Brake 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. 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 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. 8