Poulan 545123817 - Manual (Page 14)

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S Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through
the bottom of the limb.
S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving
a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique
SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use . . . .
Bar lubrication Before each use . . . . . . .
Chain tension Before each use . . . . . . .
Chain sharpness Before each use . . . .
For damaged parts Before each use . .
For loose caps Before each use . . . . . .
For loose fasteners Before each use . . .
For loose parts Before each use . . . . . .
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete saw After each use . . . . . . .
Air filter Every 5 hours* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chain brake Every 5 hours* . . . . . . . .
Spark arresting screen
and muffler Every 25 hours* . . . . . . . . .
Replace spark plug Yearly .
Replace fuel filter Yearly . . .
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION : Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re-
place your air filter with a new one after every
50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter.
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
TIghten securely.
Air Filter
Air Filter
Screws
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.