Assembly – Poulan 2050 LE User Manual

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N

Length

CHAIN P/N

952044368

14”

952051209

MODEL

952044370

16”

952051211

15_

CKA without chain brake

2050
2150

24_

SAFETY

NOTICE:

Exposure

vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline

powered hand tools could cause blood

vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,

hands, and joints of 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 of strength, change in

skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the

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 closely their

physical condition and the condition of this

tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Your saw is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting

screen

which

meets

the

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

many internal combustion engines to be

equipped with a spark arrestor screen by

law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or

locale where such regulations exist, you are

legally responsible for maintaining the

operating condition of these parts. Failure to

do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the

SERVICE section for maintenance of the

Spark Arrestor.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-

tions can result in serious injury. If situations

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.

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

(If not

already attached)

WARNING:

Recheck each assem-

bly step if the saw is received assembled. Al-

ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

The chain is sharp and can cut you even

when it is not moving!
S

Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

and the chain brake from the saw.

Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Chain Brake

Chain Brake Nuts

Assembly Tool

Location of shipping spacer

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

into a hole in the bar. Turning the 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).

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

Inside view of

Chain Brake

Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-

wise to move the adjusting pin almost as

far as it will go to the rear. This should allow

the pin to be near the correct position. Fur-

ther adjustment may be necessary as you

mount the bar.

Mount the bar as illustrated.

Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as

far as possible.

Prepare the chain by checking the proper

direction. Without following the illustration

it is easy to place the chain on the saw in

the wrong direction. Use the illustration of

the chain to determine the proper direc-

tion.

Place the chain onto the sprocket located

behind the clutch drum (see illustration).

Fit the chain between the teeth in the

sprocket.

Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into

groove around the guide bar.

Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug

in the groove of the bar.

Hold guide bar against the saw frame and

install the chain brake. Make sure the ad-

justing pin is aligned with the hole in the

This manual is related to the following products:

2150 LE