Braking function control
area. Position cord so it will not be
caught onbranches andthe like dur-
ing cutting.
S To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
S Stop motor before setting saw down.
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The motor
must be running when performing this
procedure. Thisis theonly instancewhen
the saw should be placed on the ground
with the motor running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
rear handle with your right hand and the
front
handle
with
your
left
hand.
WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cut-
ting causing serious injury. Do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you
do not know the direction of tree fall, nor
cut at night since you will not be able to
see well, nor during bad weather such
as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc. If the
tree does make contact with any utility
Squeeze trigger switch and allow motor
to reach full speed. Activate the chain
brake by turning your left wrist against the
hand guard without releasing your grip
around the front handle. The chainshould
stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When performing the line, the utility company should be noti-
following procedure, the motor must not fied immediately.
be running and the saw must be un-
plugged from the power source.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance.
S
Grip the rear handle with your right hand
and the front handle with your left hand.
Holdthechainsawapproximately14" (35
cm) above a stump or other wooden sur-
face. Release your grip on the front han-
dleandusetheweightofthe sawto letthe
tipoftheguidebar fall forward andcontact
the stump. When the tip of the bar hitsthe
stump, the brake should activate.
Clear the work area. You need a clear
area all around the tree so you can
have secure footing.
The chain saw operator should keep
on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.
Study the natural conditions that can
cause the tree to fall in a particular
direction, such as:
S
S
S
OPERATING TIPS
S Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the SER-
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-wood building mate-
rials, etc.
S The wind direction and speed.
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree might not beapparent duetoun-
even or sloping terrain. Use a plumb
or level to determine the direction of
tree lean.
S Weight and branches on one side.
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-
S
Surrounding trees and obstacles.
eign object. Inspect the saw and repair S Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is
parts as necessary.
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator.
Even a small amount of dirt will quickly S Make sure there is enough room for
dull a chain and increase the possibility
of kickback.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using
thefollowingsteps.Thiswillhelpyouget
the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of
2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest
person or other objects. Noise can
drown out a warning call.
the “feel” of using your saw before you S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,
begin a major sawing operation.
S Squeeze trigger switch and allow unit
to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
nails, staples, and wire from the tree
where cuts are to be made.
Plan a clear retreat path
S Keep the motor at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
Direction of Fall
45_
S Release the trigger switch as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
motor to stop.
S Keep the cord away from the cutting
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro PP300E |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
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