Poulan ES350 User Manual - Page 7
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR 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 refer- ence. Bar Oil Cap Hand Guard Trigger Lock--out Button Chain Adjustment Screw Power Cord Bar Trigger Oil Level Bar Clamp Switch Indicator Bar Sprocket Chain Hole TRIGGER SWITCH The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit after lock--out button has been pushed forward. Release the trigger to turn the unit off. TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a control feature designed to prevent the motor from being accidently started. When the rear handle is gripped in a normal cutting position, the lock--out button can be pushed in by the thumb, permitting the index finger to squeeze the trigger. It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the lock--out button once the trigger has been engaged. BAR OIL CAP The BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil tank. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is used to adjust the chain tension. POWER CORD The POWER CORD is used to connect the chain saw to an approved extension cord. CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first 15 minutes of operation. You should check your chain tension frequently. Readjust chain after every 15 minutes of operation. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION under the MAINTENANCE section. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit. SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS Volts 120 25 ft. (7.67 m) 16 A.W.G.* 50 ft. (15.24 m) 16 A.W.G.* 100 ft. (30.48 m) 14 A.W.G.* *American Wire Gauge ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR CHAIN SAW To prevent disconnection from unit, se- cure extension cord to power cord as shown in the following illustration. Power Cord Extension Cord BEFORE STARTING SAW WARNING: Be sure to read the electrical safety information in the safety rules section of this manual before you begin. If you do not understand the electrical safety information do not attempt to use your unit. Seek help from someone that does understand the information or call the customer assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723. 7