Poulan 2300 AV - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im­
properly adjusted, or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.
3 Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4 Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
away from the saw chain when the engine is
running,
5 Cut wood only. Do r>ot cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-
vwod building materials, etc. Do not use your saw to pry or
shove away limbs, roots or other objects.
6. Make sure the chain wilt not make contact with any ob­
ject while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw
when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting smail size brush
and saplings. Slender materia) can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or puil you off
balance.
8 . 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.
9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
( completed.
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
1 Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the items listed
in the maintenance section of this manual. For
example, 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.
2 Keep fuel and oil caps, screws and fasteners
securely tightened.
3 Keep the handies dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to
page 19 for carburetor idle adjustment instructions.
5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object, in­
spect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary.
6
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Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
7. Never modify your saw in any way. Use only attach­
ments supplied or specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.
y—. 8. Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise
removed.
9. For Models with anti-vibration systems, keep the
vibration isolators in good condition. Periodically
inspect isolators for tears, rips, or separation of the
rubber portion from the metal mountings. Have a
qualified service dealer replace the isolators if worn or
damaged, if vibration increases, or if mounts develop
an out of round or swollen shape from exposure to
gasoline and/or oil. !t is recommended that all isolators
be replaced when a failure to one occurs.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped, the
muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and
chain to the rear covered preferably with a scabbard.
2 Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in any
enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely, cover
the bar and chain and properly secure to avoid
turnover, fuel spillage or damage.
3 Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use
up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the eng­
ine and letting the engine run until it stops.
4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and
away from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame
from hot water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
THIS CHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel damage
in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or wrists, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system designed to reduce engine
vibration is recommended for those using
gasoline powered hand tools on a regular basis
and is provided on Models 2000 AV, 2300 AV, and
2300 CVA, An anti vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section
1910.266(5): 2.5.1 of American National Standard
Safety Requirements for Puipwood Logging, ANSI
03.1-1978; and relevant state safety codes when
using a chain saw for logging purposes.
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