Poulan 3400 - 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 not use your saw to pry or shove
away limbs, roots or other objects.
6. Make sure the chain will 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 small size briish
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pu!| 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 handles 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 20 fo> 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. 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.
8. Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise
removed.
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. Drain oil and fuel tank before storing for more than
30 days.
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, furnaces, etc.
NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of
chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease
(Raynaud’s phenomenon). This phenomenon
reduces the hand’s ability to feel and regulate
temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations and can cause nerve and circulation
damage and tissue necrosis.
An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
engine vibration is recommended for those using
chain saws on a regular or sustained basis. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of Whitefinger disease. Continual and
regular users must monitor closely their use of
chain saws and physical condition.
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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