Poulan 2001-02 - Manual (Page 8)

8
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter
Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.
This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold
or refueled starting. The choke provides addi-
tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the SERVICE AND AD-
JUSTMENTS section.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot during
and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-
low combustible material such as dry grass
or fuel to do so.