S When cutting with the saw,the chain brake
ON/STOP SWITCH
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
Braking function control
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
FULL
OFF
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle rigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposition.
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent; then, push the lever back in com-
pletely (to the OFF CHOKE position). This
will set the fast idle lock to the start posi-
tion.
Inertia activating function control
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
WARNING:
When performing the
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP
switch is in the ON position.
Starting couldrequire manypulls dependingon
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
or call 1-800-554-6723.
CUTTING METHODS
CHAIN BRAKE
IMPORTANT POINTS
WARNING:
If the brake band is
S Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With abroken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by an authorized service
dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-
chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,
or to the nearest authorized master service
dealer.
S
S
S
Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials,
etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary.
Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
S The
inertia--activated
chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
S If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
S
Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
S
S
Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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