Poulan 4400 - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
STARTING
Move bystanders and obstructions well out of reach!
WARNIMG; Chain will be moving when engine starts. Make
sure chain is not touching anything before starting,
h Pull Choke Knob out.
2. Move START-STOP Switch to START position.
3. Squeeze the throttle trigger, then press the throttle detent
located on the left side of the handle.
4. Release Trigger but keep Throttle Detent depressed com­
pletely. This will open throttle slightly for easier starting.
5. Set saw on ground and place right foot in lower part of
control handle.
6. Kneel on left knee, grasp Handlebar with left hand and
Starter Handle with right hand. (See Figure 7).
1. 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 Detent will release
automatically, allowing engine to idle.
Mote: Overchoking engine will cause it to flood. Should
engine flood, repeat starting instructions with Choke
Knob pushed in until engine starts.
10. To stop engine move START-STOP Switch to STOP
position.
CUTTING TIPS
Figure 7
^ Read the safety center spread frequently. 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. (See Figure 8)
Check The Weight Distribution — A tree is heavier on the side
with the most limbs. It will try to fall on its heavy side.
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.
FELLING {Cutting down a tree)
A Small Trees -- Less than 8” across
1. If there is doubt about the direction of fall, use "notch"
method described in B.
2. Make a single felling cut on the side away from the
direction of fall. Don't cut all the way through!
3. When the tree starts to fall, stop the saw, put the saw
down and GET AWAY QUICKLY!
Large Trees — 8” or larger across
1. The notch is very important. The tree will try to fall
"into” the notch. (See Figure 9)
2. Make the bottom notch cut first, about 1/3 to 1/2 way
into the tree.
3. Complete the notch with the slant cut. Remove the
wedge of wood before going on.
4. The felling cut is next. Make it on the side opposite the
notch.
5. It is made 2" higher than the bottom of the notch.
6. DO NOT try to cut through to the notch.
7. As the tree starts to fall, stop the saw, put the saw down
and GET AWAY QUICKLY!
B
Direction
of Fall
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Figure 9