Poulan PLN1514 - Manual (Page 8)

4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4-1.TO START SAW
1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS.
2. Make sure oil reservoir is full.
WARNING
Ensure the extension cord is of the
proper size and type for your saw.
3. Plug the cord (A) into the
appropriate size extension cord
(B).PIug the extension cord into a
110/120 volt AC, 15 AMP receptacle
(Figure 4-1 A).
WARNING
Make sure the extension cord does not
come in contact with the guide bar and
saw chain.
4. Grip the saw with both hands, left
hand holding the front handle and
the right hand holding the rear
handle.Thumbs and fingers should
encirole both handles (Figure 4-1B).
5. With your RIGHT THUMB, depress
the LOCK/OFF button (C) on the
side of the rear handle, and at the
same time squeeze the trigger.To
stop the saw, release the trigger
(Figure 4-1C).
NOTEdt is not necessary to maintain
pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once
the trigger is squeezed and the motor is
running.The LOCK/OFF button is a
safety device to avoid accidental
starting.
4-1C
4-2. TO STOP MOTOR
The saw motor wiil automatically stop
when the trigger is released. The
LOCK/OFF button will have to be
depressed and the trigger squeezed to
restart the motor.
4-3. CHAIN AND BAR
LUBRICATION
Always check oil level before using
saw. To oil chain, press oil cap.Do not
attempt to operate the oiler while cutting
with the saw. Oi! will feed onto guide bar
and chain. Press oil cap at least once
before each cut. Check oil level often.
CAUTION
Never starve the bar and chain of
lubrication oil. Running the saw DRY or
with TOO LITTLE OIL will decrease
cutting efficiency, shorten chain saw life,
and cause rapid dulling of the chain and
excessive wear of the bar from
overheating. Too little oil is evidenced
by smoke or bar discoloration.
NOTE:The saw chain stretches
during use, particularly when it is new,
and occasional adjustment will be
required. A new chain requires more
frequent adjustment during the break-in
period. This is normal. See Section
3- 5 for Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
instructions.
WARNING/CAUTION
A loose chain can jump off the bar while
you are cutting, as well as wear the bar
and chain. A chain that is too tight can
damage the saw.Either situation,
chain too loose or too tight, could
cause serious personal injury.
4- 4. EXTENSION CORDS
When using an electric chain saw, plug
it into the extension cord only when
you are ready to cut wood. Connect
the extension cord to a 110/120 voltage
outlet.
NOTE:To prevent disconnection of the
extension cord, tie a loose knot before
connecting the ends together (Figure
4-4A).
CAUTION
A cord that is hot to the touch is
overloaded.
1. When using the chain saw, an exte­
nsion cord of adequate size must be
used for safety and to prevent loss
of power and overheating.