Poulan 1980-02 - Manual (Page 5)

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chain. It is important that you keep the chain sharp and proper­
ly filed at all times. (See Chain Filing Instructions).
NOTE: Saws equipped with sprocket nose bar, grease the
sprocket nose at least once every hour of cutting using a hand
grease gun which is available from your authorized service
dealer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Starting
O Check the chain tension. Is the chain sharp?
O Are the handles clean of gas and oil?
O Did you fill the fuel AND oil tanks?
FUEL and OIL
Fuel Mix: 16 parts gasoline to 1 part oil (1/2 pint oil to one
gallon gasoline). Use air cooled two cycle engine oil for fuel
CAUTION:
When preparing fuel mixture, mix only the amount needed for
the job you are to do. Do not use fuel mixture that has been
stored longer than two (2) months. Fuel mixture stored longer
than this will cause hard starting and poor performance of
your saw. If fuel mix has been stored in your saw longer than
this time it should also be removed and filled with a fresh
mixture before using.
Chain Oil: Use chain oil or CLEAN SAE 30 oil. Thin
slightly (10:1) with kerosene for very cold weather (Below
30°F). FILL THE OIL TANK EACH TIME YOU FILL THE
FUEL TANK.
A WORD ABOUT CHAIN OILING
1. Fill the oil tank each time you fill the fuel tank. Lack of
oil on the chain will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
2. You will use at least 1/3 tank of oil for each tank of gas. If
you use less, check for a plugged oil hole in the guide bar.
Use clean oil. Do not let sawdust or dirt into the oil tank.
Clean the oil cap and the area around it before removing.
A little oil will pump out after the engine stops. Oil on the
bar and chain will drip off after use. Let the saw stand and
cool off. Wipe the bottom clean before storing.
STARTING
Move bystanders and obstructions well out of reach! Release
the trigger after the engine starts.
WARNING: Chain will be moving when engine starts. Make
sure Chain is not touching anything before
starting.
1. Pull Choke Knob out.
2. Move ON/OFF Switch to ON position.
3. Open throttle by squeezing Trigger and depress Throttle
Latch located on top of pistol grip,
4. Release Trigger but keep Throttle Latch depressed com­
pletely. This will open throttle slightly for easier starting.
5. Set saw on ground and place right foot in lower part of
pistol grip.
6. Kneel on left knee, grasp Handle Bar with left hand and
Starter Handle with right hand.
7. Holding saw firmly, pull briskly on Starter Rope Handle
until engine fires. (A single "pop" is sufficient).
8. After engine fires, push Choke Knob in and engine should
run on next few pulls.
9. After engine starts and runs a few seconds, give Throttle
Trigger a light squeeze and Throttle Latch will release au­
tomatically, allowing engine to idle.
gine flood, repeat starting instructions with Choke
Knob pushed in until engine starts.
10. To stop engine flip ON/OFF Switch to OFF position.
CUTTING TIPS
^ Read the safety tips in the front of this manual. Always
keep your chain sharp.
Plan Ahead
Check The Wind — If it is strong enough to move the top of
the tree, DON'T CUT! Come back another day!
Check The Lean—Tie a weight to a piece of string about 3 feet
long. Hang the weight in your line of sight. The string is a
good vertical line to help you judge the lean of the tree.
The tree will try to fall the way it is leaning.
Check The Weight Distribution — A tree is heavier on the side
with the most limbs. It will try to fall on its heavy side.
Trim a few limbs to "balance" the tree.
Clear The Work Area — You need a clean area all around the
tree for good footing. Get everything out of the area where
the tree will fall. People, pets, cars, etc.
Find a Retreat Path — Know which way you are going when
the tree starts to fall. Make sure it is clear.
BOW CUTTING TIPS
WARNING! Kickback may cause serious injury. Read
all instructions carefully before using the bow guide.
A BOW IS NOT
1. It is not for use by inexperienced cutters.
2. It is not for limbing trees.
3. It is not for pruning trees.
4. It is not for clearing brush.
A BOW IS
1. It is a tool for use by professionals only!
2. It is used for bucking a fallen, limbed tree into shorter
lengths.
3. It can be used, with proper instruction, for felling trees.
BE CAREFUL
1. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE SPUR AND CHAIN
GUARD PROPERLY ATTACHED, (continued)