Poulan ES300 - Manual (Page 7)

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION 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 refer-
ence.
Bar Oil Cap
Trigger Switch
Power
Cord
Chain
Bar
Chain Adjustment Screw Trigger Lockout
Button
Hand Guard
Bar Clamp
TRIGGER SWITCH
The
TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to
operate the unit after lock--out button
has been pushed forward. Release the
trigger to turn the unit off.
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON
The
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a
control feature designed to prevent the
motor from being accidently started.
When the rear handle is gripped in a nor-
mal cutting position, the lock--out button
can be pushed in by the thumb, permit-
ting the index finger to squeeze the trig-
ger. It is not necessary to maintain pres-
sure on the lock--out button once the
trigger has been engaged.
BAR OIL CAP
The
BAR OIL CAP is used to fill the bar oil
tank.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is
used to adjust the chain tension.
POWER CORD
The
POWER CORD is used to connect
the chain saw to an approved extension
cord.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing first 30 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension frequent-
ly. See
CHAIN TENSION under the SER-
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension cords are available for this unit .
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Volts
120
16
A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
25 ft.
(7.67 M)
16
A.W.G.*
50 ft.
(15.24 M)
100 ft.
(30.48 M)
14
A.W.G.*
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-
cure extension cord to power cord as
shown in the following illustration.
Power Cord
Extension Cord
BEFORE STARTING SAW
WARNING: Be sure to read the
electrical safety information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin. If you do not understand the elec-
trical safety information do not attempt to
use your unit. Seek help from someone
that does understand the information or
call the customer assistance help line at
1-800-554-6723.