strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
SAFETY RULES
S
Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you
have a clear work area, secure footing,
and, if you are felling trees, a planned
retreat path.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact
spark plug to prevent accidental
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
S
Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combina-
tion of these persons may result from
one-handed operation. A chain saw is
intended for two-handed use.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
S
S
Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
PLAN AHEAD
Do not operate saw from a ladder or ina
tree, unless you are specifically trained
to do so.
S
Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and oper-
ating instructions before attempting to
use the unit.
S
S
Make sure the chain will not make con-
tact with any object while starting the
engine. Never try to start the saw when
the guide bar is in a cut.
S
Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-
ers who understand and can follow
safety rules, precautions, and operat-
ing instructions found in this manual.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the
end of the cut. Applying pressure can
cause you to lose control when the cut
is completed.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Eye
S
S
Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
Protection
Be alert for springback when cutting a
limb that is under tension so you will not
be struck by the limb or saw when the
tension in the wood fibers is released.
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S
Have all chain saw service performed
by a qualified service dealer with the ex-
ception of the items listed in the mainte-
nance section of this manual. For ex-
ample, if improper tools are used to
remove or hold the flywheel when serv-
icing the clutch, structural damage to
the flywheel can occur and cause the
flywheel to burst.
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
S
Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip
S
S
Make certain the saw chain stops mov-
ing when the throttle trigger is released.
For correction, refer to “Carburetor Ad-
justments.”
soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty,
non-slip gloves; eye protection such as
non-fogging, vented goggles or face
screen; an approved safety hard hat;
Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied or specifi-
cally recommended by the manufactur-
er.
and sound
barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Reg-
ular
users
should
have
hearing
checked regularly as chain saw noise
S
S
Keep the handles dry,clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
can
damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
With the engine stopped, hand carry
the chain saw with the muffler away
from your body, and the guide bar and
chain to the rear, preferably covered
with a scabbard.
S
S
Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters)
away from the work area. Do not allow
other people or animals to be near the
chain saw when starting or operating
the chain saw.
S
S
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
Use only Poulan accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
S
Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Youmust be in good physi-
cal condition and mentally alert. Chain
saw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
S
Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the saw.
S
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
in the areas where fuel is mixed or
poured. There should be no smoking,
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| Tags | Poulan 1950, Poulan 2025, Poulan 2050, Poulan 2075, Poulan 2150, Poulan 2175, Poulan 2350, Poulan 2375 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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