Poulan Pro PPB1634 PPB1838 Chainsaw Owners Manual

S  Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clear workarea,securefooting,and,if   you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
marked  container for  all  fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let saw cool  in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
S  Storetheunitandfuelinanareawherefuel
vapors  cannot   reach  sparks  or   open
flamesfrom waterheaters,electric  motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
S
S
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S  Donotoperateachain  saw with onehand.
Serious injury to theoperator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
A   chain   saw   is    intended   for
two-handed use.
tion.
S  Operatethe chainsaw onlyin awell-venti-
KICKBACK
lated outdoor area.
S  Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
WARNING:
Avoid kickback which
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.
can result in serious injury. Kickbackis the
backward,upwardorsuddenforwardmotion
of the  guide  bar occurring  when the saw
chainneartheuppertip   oftheguidebarcon-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes  in and  pinches the
saw chainin thecut.Contactingaforeignob-
ject in  the wood can  also result in  loss of
chain saw control.
S RotationalKickbackcan  occur whenthe
moving chain contacts an objectat theup-
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause  the chain  to  dig into  the  object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-
ward the operator.
S Pinch-Kickbackcan  occur when the the
wood closes  in and pinches  the moving
saw chain in the cut along  the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped.  This  sudden  stopping  of  the
chain  results in  a reversal  of the  chain
force used  to cut wood  and causes the
sawtomoveintheoppositedirectionofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
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
brakeimmediately if it becomesdamaged,
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.
MAINTAIN  YOUR  SAW   IN  GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S  Haveall chainsaw service performedbya
qualified service dealer with the exception
of theitems listed in the maintenancesec-
tionofthis manual.  Forexample,ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheelwhenservicingtheclutch,structural
damage to  the  flywheel can  occur  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  AD-
JUSTMENTS.
S
Pull-In can  occur when the  moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cutalongthebottom  ofthe  guidebar andthe
saw chainis suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls  the saw  forward and away
from theoperatorand couldeasily  causethe
operator to lose control of the saw.
Avoid  Pinch--Kickback:
S  Never modify your saw in any way.
S  Keepthehandles dry,clean, andfreeofoil
or fuel mixture.
S
Be extremely  aware of situations  or ob-
structions thatcan causematerial topinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
S  Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S  Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S
S  Useonly PoulanPROR  accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Do not twist  the saw as  the bar is  with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull--In:
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.
Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,
orworkthatcouldcausesparks.    Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
S  Always begin cutting with theengineatfull
speedand the saw housing against wood.
S  Use wedges  made  of plastic  or  wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path
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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