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Pinching the saw chain along the
top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on
saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and
chain combinations other than those listed is
not recommended and may not meet the
CKA requirements per standard.
Either of these reactions may cause
you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury.Do not
rely exclusively upon the safety de-
vices built into your saw.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N
CKA without CKA with
chain brake chain brake
MODEL
295
Length
18”
CHAIN P/N
952051313
952044578
21_
12_
NOTE:
This saw complies with Federal
OSHA regulations for commercial logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or
texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this
ASSEMBLY
The assembly tool provided with your saw
is the only tool needed for assembly. Pro-
tective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
WARNING:
Recheck each assem-
bly step if the saw is received assembled. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
tool
and
seek
medical
attention.
An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
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Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and
the chain brake from the saw.
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
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Location of shipping spacer
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by
law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you are
Clamp Nuts
Chain Brake
legally
responsible
for
maintaining
the
Assembly Tool
operating condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
CARE AND MAINTENANCE section for
maintenance of the Spark Arrestor.
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An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that
the pin located on the adjusting screw
aligns into a hole in the bar. Turning the
screw will move the adjustment pin up
and down the screw. Locate this adjust-
ment before you begin mounting the bar
onto the saw.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your Authorized Service
Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | poulanpro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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Still working great after all these years