Poulan Pro 220 260 LE Chainsaw Owners Manual

S  Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Donot  start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned  retreat path.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always  disconnect
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not 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, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from  one-handed opera-
tion.   A    chain   saw
two-handed use.
is
intended
for
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  Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S  Do not operate saw from  a ladder or in a
tree.
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.
PLAN AHEAD
S  Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safe-
ty  rules,  precautions,  and  operating  in-
structions  before  attempting  to  use  the
unit.
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.
S  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  com-
pleted.
S  Stop the  engine  before  setting  the  saw
down.
S  Do not operate  a chain saw that  is dam-
aged,  improperly  adjusted,  or  not  com-
pletely and  securely assembled.  Always
replace bar,  chain,  hand guard,  or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
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.
Hearing
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Clothing
MAINTAIN  YOUR   SAW  IN  GOOD
WORKING ORDER
Safety
Safety Chaps
S  Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. For example, if improp-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage  to  the  flywheel  can  occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
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 barri-
ers (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  Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle  trigger is released.   For
correction,  refer  to CARBURETOR  AD-
JUSTMENTS.
S  Never modify your saw in any way.
S  Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
S  Keep fuel and  oil caps, screws,  and fas-
S  Keep all parts of your body away from the
teners securely tightened.
chain when the engine is running.
S  Use only Poulan or Poulan  Pro accesso-
ries  and  replacement   parts  as  recom-
mended.
S  Keep children, bystanders, and animals 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.
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 workthat could cause sparks. Allow en-
gine to cool before refueling.
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 condition  that
might be  aggravated by  strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.
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,
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