Poulan PRO 305 - Manual (Page 11)

USING YOUR SAW
A. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Each time before operating; your saw, always:
1. >^Checkoverthe safety rules and precautions
in this manual. Make certain you completely un­
derstand and can apply each one.
2. Check protective gear. Always use eye, hearing,
and head protection devices; safety footwear; protec­
tive gloves; and snug fitting clothing.
Check the saw for loose bolts, nuts, or fit* 3.
4.
tin^. Tighten, repair, or r^lace paits as necess^.
Tools required are listed in '^Getting Ready” section.
Check the air filter. Clean the filter before
starting the engme. For location, see the “Air Filter”
section.
5. P^Check the saw chain. The chain should be sharp
and at the correct tension.
6. Check the fuel tank and oil tank. Both tanks
should be filled.
7. P^Check the handles. Handles should be
free of fuel mixture and oil.
8. P-^Check weather conditions. Do not use your
saw at night or during bad conditions such as strong
wind, rain, snow; etc.
9. P^Check the work area. Keep children, bystand­
ers, and animals a safe distance away from tne work
area when starting or operating the saw—a mini­
mum of 30 feet.
3. CONTROL DEVICES
Understanding the control devices on your saw
is an important part of learning how to properly
and safely operate the unit.
Start/Stop
Switch
Trigger
START/STOP SWITCH
STABT STOP .
I OFF HALF I
^ POLL
■ CHOKE
Figure 14
1. The Start/Stop Switch is moved forward for the
“Start” position and rearward for the “Stop” posi­
tion.
2. The two-position Choke helps to start the saw by
controlling the air flow the the fuel system.
3. The Trigger accelerates and controls the speed of
the engine and is designed to be used with the
throttle lock-out.
4. The Throttle tiocfc-out prevents the trigger from
becoming accidentally engaged. The throttle lock­
out must be pressed before the trigger can be acti­
vated.
5. The Throttle Lock holds the throttle lock-out and
trigger in position while the engine is being started.
Release the throttle lock after the engine is started
by lightly squeezing the trigger.
C. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to the «
A WARNING
Always wear shoves; safety footwear; snugHtting
clptmng; and eye, hearing, and head protection
devices when operating a chain saw.
1. BASIC PROCEDURE
a. Hold saw firmly on the ground as shown in Fig­
ure 15 . Make sure the saw clmih is free to turn
without contacting any object.
b. Move Start/Stop Switch to the “Start” position.
Figure 14.
c. Push down on the throttle lock-out, then squeeze
the tri^er. Press and hold down the throttle lock,
then slowly release the trigger.
d. Adjust the choke according to “Starting
Procedure for Varying ConditiohSi ” this pa^.
. e. Hold the front hemdlebar with your left hand and
place your right foot through the rear handle to
stabilize the saw:
f. Pullthestarterropequicklywithyourrighthand.
g. After the engine has started, squeeze the trigger
to release the throttle lock, allowing the engine to
return to idle.
A WARNING
The chain must not move when the engine runs
at idle speed. Refer to the «Carburetor Ac(just-
iiients** section for correction.
h. Stop the engine by moving the Start/Stop Switch
to tne “Stop” position. Figure 14 .
” section for location of controls.)
Hold Front Handlebar
and Place Right Foot
Through Handle
2
.
FigurelS
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR VARYING
CONDITIONS
NOTE: Be sure to follow “1. Basic Procedure,” as de­
scribed on this page.
For a cold engine:
1. ) Pull choke lever to full choke. Figure 14 .
2. ) Pull starter rope quickly vdth ypur right hand
until engine attempts to start, then push the
choke lever to the half ppsitioh. Figure 14.
3. ) Pull the starter rbpe qmckly with your right
hand until the engine starts. Figure 15.
4. ) Allow the engine to run for approximately five
seconds. Then, push the choke lever to the off
position. Figure 14 . _______.
A WARNING
Avoid bodily contact with the muffler when start-
ihg or using a warm engine to avoid serious bums.
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