Poulan 115259926, ES400, 966432901 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

ES400

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

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Poulan 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115259926 Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW

Poulan

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

WARNING: Always disconnect

power source when making repair s, adjustment s, and when changing accessories and attachments such as saw bar, chain or guards. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special pr ecauti ons must be observed to reduce risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-

ers who understand and can follow the safety ru l es, precautions, and operating instructions found in thi s manual.

S Dress properly. Wear protective gear.

Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; hea vy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fogging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular us ers should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.

Hearing

Protection

Snug Fitting Clothing

Safety Shoes

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Do

not wear l oose clothing or j ewel r y; they can get caught in moving parts.

S Keep all parts of your body away from

the chain when saw is running.

S Keep children away. Do not let visitors

contact chai n saw or extension cord.All visitors shoul d be kept at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from work area.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw

when you are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medica-

Safety Hat

Eye Protection

Heavy Duty Gloves

Safety Chaps

tion. You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert . If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with doctor before operating. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

S Do not start cutting until youhave a clear

work area, secure footing, and especially if you are felling a tree, a retreat path. Keep work area clean.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

S Do not operate with one hand. Serious

injury to the operator, helpers, or bystanders may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is i nt ended f or two-handed use.

S Do not operat e saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

S Make sure the chain will not make con-

tact with any object while star t i ng the saw. Never start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.

S Do not force chain saw. It wil l do the job

better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

S Do not put pr essure on t he saw, espe-

cially at the end of the cut. Doing so can cause you to losecontrolwhen the cutis completed.

S Stop the saw before setting it down. S Hand carry saw only when motor is

stopped. Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the saw stopped, finger off the switch, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear .

S Use the rig ht tool, cut wood only. Don’t

use chain saw for purpose not intended; for example, don’t use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non-wood building materials.

S Do not operat e a chain saw that is dam-

aged, i mpr operl y adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Always replace bar, chain, hand guard, or other parts immediate ly if they become damaged, br oken, or ar e otherwise removed.

S Inspect chain saw cords periodically

and if damaged, have repair e d by an authorized service dealer.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

S Have all chain saw servi ce performed

by an auth o rized service dealer except the items listed in the

MAINTENANCE

section of thi s manual.

S Make certain saw chain stops moving

when trigger switch is released.

S Keep the handles dry and clean and

free from oil and grease.

S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely

tightened.

S Nonconforming replacement compo-

nents or the removal of safety devices may cause damage to the unit and possible injury to the operator or bystanders. Use only Poulan accessories and replacement parts as recommended. Never modify your saw.

S Maintain chain saw with care. S Keep unit sharp and clean for better and

safer perform ance .

S Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

S Unplug the chain saw from the power

source when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories and att achments, such as saw chain and guard.

S Check for damaged parts. Before fur-

ther use of the chain saw, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condit i ons that may af f ect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authori zed service dealer unless other wi se indicated elsewhere in t he instruction manual.

S When not in use, chain saws should be

stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of t he reach of childr en.

S When stori ng saw, unplug and use a bar

sheath or carr ying case.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous

environment. To reduce the risk ofelectrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, orwater to avoid the possibility of electricalshock. Do not handle extension cord or plug with wet hands. S Use a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of t he unit.

S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use

in the presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creati ng a fi re or explosion and/or causing damage to uni t.

S To r educe the risk of electrical shock,

this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade iswider than the other) and willrequire the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If

the plug does not fit ful l y into the extension cord, reverse the plug. I f the plug still does not fit, obtain a corr ect polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the properwall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances. The electrical rating of the cord must not be less than the rating of unit. The cord must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in Canada, “W”). Use a pol arized cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and repl ace if damaged. Do not use a damaged cord. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deteriorati on. Plug connectors must be undamaged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number , the heavier the cord (see

in the OPERATION sectio n). Do

CORD

SELECT AN EXTENSION

not use multiple cords.

S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit

by the extension cord or yank extens i o n cord to disconnect unit.

S Secure extension cord to power cord to

prevent disconnection fr om unit.

S Do not use the unitif the switch does not

turn the unit on and off properl y, or if the lockout does not work. Repairs to the switch must be made by an authorized service dealer.

S Keep extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles at all times. Position cord so that it willnot be caught on branch es. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

S T o avoid the possibility of electric shock,

avoid b ody contact w i th any grounded conductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

S Ground Fault Circuit I nter r upt er (GFCI)

protection should be provided on circuit or outlet to be used. Receptacles ar e available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety . Inspect chain saw cords periodically and if damaged, have r epair ed by an authorized service dealer .

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoid kickback and ot her forces which can result in serious injury.

Clear The Working Area

Kickback Path

oid Obstructions

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or s udden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain nearthe upper tip of the guide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control. S Rotationa l Kickback can occur when

the moving chain contact s an obj ect at the upper tip of the gui de bar. This contactcancausethechaintodigintothe object, which stops the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse re action which kicks the guidebar up and back toward the operator.

S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the

the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain i n the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain r esult s in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven straight back toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving

chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide barand the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pull s the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

The following precautions should be followed to minimize kickback:

S Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.

S Never let the moving chain contact any

object at t he tip of the guide bar.

S Keep working area free from obstruc-

tions such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting.

S When cutting a branch, do not let the

guide bar contact another branch or other objects around it.

S Keep saw chain sharp and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback. Foll ow manufacturer’s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions. Check t ension at regular intervals, but never with engine runni ng . Make sure bar cl a m p nuts are securely tightened.

S Begin and continue cutting at fullspeed.

If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is gr eater chance of kickback occurring.

S Use extreme caution when re-enter ing

acut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip

of the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or ot her objects

that could close a cut and pinch or fall onto chain.

S Use the specified Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar and Low Ki ckback Chain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structi on s that can cause materi al to pinch the top of or otherwise stop t he chain.

S Do not cut more t han one log at a tim e. S

Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In :

S Always begin cutting with the saw at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.

S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

S A good, firm grip on the saw with both

hands will help you maintain control. Don’t let go. Grip t he rear handle wi th your right hand whether you are right or left handed. Wr a pthe fi ng ers of yourleft hand over and ar ound the front handlebar, and your left t humb under the front handlebar. Keep your left arm strai ght with the elbow locked.

Right Hand

Left Hand

S Position your left hand on the front han-

dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Stand sli ghtl y to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.

S Stand with your wei gh tevenly balanced

on both feet.

S Do not over reach. You could be drawn

or thrown off balance and lose control .

S Do not cut above shoulder hei ght. It is

diffi cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features

are included on your saw to helpreduce hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. Do not rely only on safety devices. Follow all safety rules tohelp avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury. S Hand Guard: designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacti ng the chain if your hand slips off the fr ont handlebar.

S Position of fr ont and rear handlebars:

designed with distance between handles and “in-l i ne” wi t h each other. The spread and “in-line” position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back to ward the operator if kickback occurs.

S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-

signed with a small radius t ip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone. Thi s type bar has been demonstrated to signifi cantl y reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B175.1.

Small Radius Tip Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip Guide Bar

S Low Kickback Chain has met kickback

performance requirements when t ested on the representati ve sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175.1.

LowKickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter

CHAIN BRAKE AN D CKA ANGLE

S Chain Brake: designed to stop the

chain in the event of kickback.

WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK.

Kickback is a lightning fast action which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator . Kickback can be caused by allowingcontact of the bar tipin the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of t he guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result inserious injury or even death.

ANY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SA W PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK.

DO NOT RELY UPON

Reduced--kickback gui de bars and low--kickback saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended. Y our saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment. Repair s on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase or to your nearest authorized service dealer.

WARNING: Computed Kickback

Angle(CKA)listedonyoursawandlisted in the following CKA T able represents the angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with CSA and ANSI standards. Computedangles represented in the CKA column indicate total energy and angle

associated without a chain brake. When purchasing replacements, considerations should be given to the lo we r CKA values. In all cases, lowerCKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user. S Tip contact in some cases may cause

a lightning fast

REACTION, kicking the

guide bar up and back toward the operator.

S Pinching the saw chain along the tip of

the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidl y back towards the operator.

S Either of these reacti ons may cause you

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL ES400

952044418 952051338

BAR

P/N Length

18″

to lose controlof the saw which couldresult in serious injury. Do not r ely excl usively upon safety devices built into your

saw. The fol lowing guide bar and chain combinations meet kickback requirements of CSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual . Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard.

CKA without

CHAIN P/N

chain brake

30_

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. 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 joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closelymonitortheirphysical condition and the condition of this tool.

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools built with thisinsulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection ag ainst injuryresulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING: All electrical re pairs to

this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identi calto t heparts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated” . The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by authorized service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

STA NDARDS: This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in accordance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1. ANSI B175.1--2000 “American National Standard for Powered Tools -- Safety Requirements” CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety” CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational Health and Safet y”

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