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Assembly – Poulan 2001-02 User Manual

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N

Length

CHAIN P/N

952044370

14”

952051211

MODEL

952044418

16”

952051338

14_

CKA without chain brake

2250

2250/2450

16_

2550

18”

952044368

952051209

24_

NOTE:

This saw complies with Federal

OSHA regulations for commercial logging.

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 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 by

law that many internal combustion engines

to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.

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:

If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-

erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Always 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.

S

Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

Nuts

Bar Tool

Location of shipping spacer

S

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

S

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.

S

Mount the bar as illustrated.

S

Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as

far as possible.

S

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.

S

Place the chain onto the sprocket located

behind the clutch drum (see illustration).

Fit the chain between the teeth in the

sprocket.

S

Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into

groove around the guide bar.