Poulan BH 2160 Chainsaw Owners Manual

NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for com-
Thechainis  sharp andcan cutyou evenwhen
it is not moving!
mercial logging,  a chain  brake is  required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled tocomply withFederal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
1.
Loosenandremovethechainbrakenuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
Remove the plastic  shipping spacer (if
present).
2.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged  use of  gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in  the fingers,  hands, and  joints of
Location of shipping spacer
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 ofstrength,changeinskincolor   ortexture,
or loss offeeling inthe 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
Chain Brake
Nuts
Chain Brake
closely
their
physical
condition
and
the
Bar Tool
condition of this tool.
3.
An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting  screw aligns
intoaholein  thebar.  Turningthe screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursaw  isequipped
with a temperature limiting muffler andspark
the
arresting
screen
which
meets
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of
California,  Idaho, Maine,  Minnesota,  New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwithaspark   arrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsaw   inastate  or locale
wheresuchregulations  exist,you arelegally
responsible  for  maintaining  the operating
condition of these parts.  Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
Inside view of
Chain Brake
section
for   maintenance   of   the  spark
arresting screen.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
FailuretofollowallSafetyRules   andPrecau-
tions canresult inserious injury. Ifsituations
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.
4.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the  adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide  bar  stops  against  clutch  drum
sprocket.
5.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI
B175.1--2000   American   National
for   Gasoline--Powered  Chain
Standards
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995  Chain Saws  --  Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
Mount the Bar
6.
Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age.   Hold chain with  the drive  links as
shown.
ASSEMBLY
Tip of
Bar
Protective gloves (not  provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN   (Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners  are secure.  Al-
ways wear  gloves when handling  the chain.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
6
Product Specification
CategoriesChainsaw Manuals, Poulan Chainsaw Manuals
Tags
Model Year2005
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- 18 pages
Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandPoulan. Poulan US phone support. Wheeled (Mowers, Tractors, Tillers): 1-800-849-1297 Handheld (Chainsaws, Trimmers): 1-800-554-6723 , Chainsaw
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