Poulan Pro 295 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and operat-
ing instructions before attempting to use
the unit.
S Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-
ers who understand and can follow safe-
ty rules, precautions, and operating in-
structions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-
slip gloves; eye protection such as non-
fogging, vented goggles or face screen;
an approved safety hard hat; and sound
barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect
your hearing. Regular users should
have hearing checked regularly as
chain saw noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.
S Keep all parts of your body away from
the chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals
a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away
from the work area. Do not allow other
people or animals to be near the chain
saw when starting or operating the chain
saw.
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good physi-
cal condition and mentally alert. Chain
saw work is strenuous. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by
strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Do not start cutting until you
have a clear work area, secure footing,
and, if you are felling trees, a planned re-
treat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
S Do not operate a chain saw with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combination
of these persons may result from one-
handed operation. A chain saw is in-
tended for two-handed use.
S Operate the chain saw only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you are specifically trained
to do so.
S Make sure the chain will not make con-
tact with any object while starting the en-
gine. Never try to start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.
S Do not put pressure on the saw at the
end of the cut. Applying pressure can
cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
S Be alert for springback when cutting a
limb that is under tension so you will not
be struck by the limb or saw when the
tension in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
S Have all chain saw service performed by
a qualified service dealer with the ex-
ception of the items listed in the mainte-
nance section of this manual. For exam-
ple, if improper tools are used to remove
or hold the flywheel when servicing the
clutch, structural damage to the flywheel
can occur and cause the flywheel to
burst.
S Make certain the saw chain stops mov-
ing when the throttle trigger is released.
For correction, refer to “Carburetor Ad-
justments.”
S Never modify your saw in any way. Use
only attachments supplied or specifical-
ly recommended by the manufacturer.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of
oil or fuel mixture.
S With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from
your body, and the guide bar and chain
to the rear, preferably covered with a
scabbard.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso-
ries and replacement parts as recom-
mended.