and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
S Tipcontactinsomecasesmaycause alight-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.
S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
S 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 devices built into your saw.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling
the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
S Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer-
cial logging, a chain brake is required and
shall not be removed or otherwise disabled
to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations
for Commercial Logging. Contact your Au-
Location of shipping spacer
thorized
Service
Dealer
or
call
1--800--554--6423.
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure
to
vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline
cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
powered
hand tools could
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 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.
Chain Brake
Nuts
Chain Brake
Bar Tool
S
Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock-
wise to move the tensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar.
Adjusting
Screw
SPECIALNOTICE: Yoursaw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
All U.S. forest land and the states of
4443.
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with aspark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
Tensioning Rack
S Mount the bar as illustrated.
S Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
S Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration
it is easy to place the chain on the saw in
the wrong direction. Use the illustration of
the chain to determine the proper direc-
tion.
section
for
maintenance
of the spark
arresting screen.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Un-
derwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance
with American National Standards for Gaso-
line--Powered Chain Saw Safety Require-
ments (ANSI B175.1-1991).
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.
Place the chain onto the sprocket located
behind the clutch drum (see illustration).
Fit the chain between the teeth in the
sprocket.
S
S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
groove around the guide bar.
S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug
in the groove of the bar. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
S Hold guide bar against the saw frame and
install the chain brake.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Poulan Pro 220, Poulan Pro 260 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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