1.
2.
3.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
Pullthechoke/fastidlelever outtothefull
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
Pull starter rope quickly with your right
handamaximumof10times. Then,pro-
ceed to the next step.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: Ifthebrakebandisworn
too thin it may break when the chain brake is
triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain
brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake
should be replaced by an authorized service
dealer if any part is worn to less than 0.020″
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
4.
5.
6.
(0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake
shouldbemadeby anauthorizedservicedeal-
er. Take your unit to the place of purchase if
purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the
nearest authorized master service dealer.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
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
disengagedby pullingthefronthandguard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow theenginetorunfor approximately
30
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttletrigger toallow engineto returnto
idle speed.
ON/STOP SWITCH
S Whencuttingwiththesaw,thechainbrake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL
HALF OFF
Braking function control
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine must
be running when performing this procedure.
This is the only instance when the saw should
be placed on the ground with the engine run-
ning.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.
2.
MoveON/STOP switchtotheONposition.
Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.
3.
4.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release the throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle speed.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handlewithyourrighthandandthefronthan-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. 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.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulls.
Inertia activating function control
Floodedengines canbe clearedof excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP
switch is in the ON position.
WARNING:
When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Startingcouldrequiremanypulls dependingon
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
or call 1-800-554-6723.
Grip therear handlewith your right handand
the front handle with your left hand. Holdthe
chain saw approximately 14″ (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weightofthesaw toletthetipoftheguidebar
fallforwardandcontactthestump. Whenthe
tipofthebar hits thestump,the brakeshould
activate.
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| Categories | Chainsaw Manuals, Poulan Pro Chainsaw Manuals |
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| Tags | Poulan Pro 295 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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