have a clear work area, secure footing,
and, if you are felling trees, a planned re-
treat path.
SAFETY RULES
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
WARNING: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug to prevent accidental
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,help-
ers, bystanders or any combination of
these persons may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended 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 awell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you are specifically trained to
do so.
PLAN AHEAD
S Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand andcanfollow all safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions before attempting to use the
unit.
S
Do not put pressure on saw at the end of
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you
to lose control when the cut is completed.
S
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Stop engine before setting the saw down.
S
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 ten-
sion in the wood fibers is released.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Protection
Eye
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
Protection
WORKING ORDER
Snug
S Haveall chain saw service performed bya
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. For example, if im-
proper tools are used to remove or hold
the flywheel when servicing the clutch,
structural damage to the flywheel can oc-
cur and cause the flywheel to burst.
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to “Carburetor Adjust-
ments.”
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
Safety
Safety Chaps
Shoes
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty,non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat;and sound bar-
riers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
S Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied or specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
S 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 Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Use only Poulan accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
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, open
flames, or work that could cause sparks.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
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. You must be in good physical
condition and mentally alert. Chain saw
work is strenuous. If you have any condi-
tion that might be aggravated by strenu-
ous work, check with your doctor before
operating a chain saw.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan 2250, Poulan 2450, Poulan 2550 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Poulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw |
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| Publisher | poulan.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Poulan |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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