Poulan PLN3516F - Manual (Page 12)

4-2. TO STOP MOTOR
The saw motor wiN automalicaily 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
Adequate iubrication of the saw chain
during cutting operations is essential to
minimize friction with the guide bar.
Your chain saw is equipped with an
automatic oiler system.
The oiler automatically delivers the proper
amount of oil to the bar and chain. There is
no flow adjustment,
The oif tank level can be checked in the
inspection slot {A} provided on the right
Side of the saw. Tank is full when oil is at
the top of the slot (Figure 4-3A).
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 iittie is evidenced by
smoke or bar discoloration.
NOTE: The saw chain stretches during
use, particuiarly when it is new, and
occasional adjustment will be needed.
A new chain requires more frequent
adjustment during the break-in period. This
is normal. See Section 3-4, 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.
4-3A
4-4. CHAIN BRAKB^ / HAND GUARD
This Poulan chain saw is equipped with
chain brake/hand guard.
The Hand Guard protects your left hand in
the event it slips off the front handle.
The CHAIN BRAKE® is a safety feature
which is activated if pressure is applied
against the guard or when, in the event of
kickback, the operator’s hand strikes the
lever. When the CHAIN BRAKE® is
activated, chain movement abruptly stops
and the power supply to the motor is
immediately cut off.
The purpose of the CHAIN BRAKE® is to
reduce the possibility of injury due to
kickback. The CHAIN BRAKE® cannot,
however, provide the measure of intended
protection if the saw is carelessly operated.
The CHAIN BRAKE® is disengaged (chain
can move) when the brake is pulled back
and locked. This is the norma! running
position (Figure 4-4A).
The CHAIN BRAKE® is engaged (chain
cannot move) when the brake is in forward
position (Figure 4-4B),
NOTE: The motor will not start if the
CHAIN BRAKE® is in the engaged
position.
CAUTION
The CHAIN BRAKE® should not be used
for starting and stopping the saw during
normal operation.
4-4B
CHAIN BRAKES TEST
Before cutting with your saw, the CHAIN
BRAKE® shouid be tested as follows:
A. Make sure the CHAiN BRAKE® is
disengaged (Figure 4-4A).
Place the saw on a firm, flat, dry
surface that is clear of any debris. Do
not let the saw come in contact with
any objects.
Plug the unit into the power source.
Grasp the front handle (not the CHAIN
BRAKE*/Hand Guard Lever) with your
left hand. Thumb and fingers should
encircle the handle.
B,
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