Poulan Pro 952801596, 1420, 1630 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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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 unit

from power source when making repairs,
adjustments, 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 observe d 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

users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op­erating instructions found in this
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 users
should have hearing checked regular­ly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing.

S Secure hai r above shoulder length. Do

not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they
can get caught in moving parts.

Snug
Fitting
Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Eye
Protection

Hearing

Protection

Safety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away from

the chain when saw is running.

S Keep children away. Do not let visitors

contact chain saw or extension cord. All
visitors should 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 me-

dication. You mus t 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 you have 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 intended for
two-handed use.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in

atree.

S Make su re the chain will not make con-

tact with any object while starting the
saw. Never start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.

S Don’t force chain saw. It will do the job

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

S Do not put pressure on the saw, espe-

cially at the end of the cut. Doing so
can cause you to lose control when
the cut is 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 swi t ch, the gui de bar and saw
chain to the rear.

S Use the right tool, c ut wood only.Don’t

use chain saw for purpose not in­tended; for ex ample, don’t use chain
saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non­wood building materials.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is

damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
Always replace bar, chain, hand
guard, or other parts immediately if
they bec ome damaged, broken, or are
otherwise removed.

S Inspect chain saw cords periodically

and if d amaged, have repaired by an
authorized service dealer.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

S Have all chain saw service performed

by an authorized service dealer except
the items listed in the

MAINTENANC E

section of this manual.

S Make c ertain saw chain stops moving

when trigger switch is released.

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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 r ecommended.
Never modify your saw.

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

and safer performance.

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 a ny
other conditions that may affect its op­eration. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service
dealerunless otherwise indicated else­where in the instruction manual.

S When not in use, c hain saws should

be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.

S When storing saw, unplug and use a

bar sheath or carrying case.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous en-

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

nameplate of the unit.

S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use

in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creating a fire or explo­sion and/or causing damage to unit.

S To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

this appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will re­quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po­larize d extension cord only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully into the exten­sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, obtain a correct 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 proper wall 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 the unit. The cord
must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in
Canada, “W”). Use a polari zed cord.
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension cord
before use and replace 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 overheatin g.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The lower the gauge number, the heavi­er the cord (see

SELECT AN EXTENSION

CORD

in the OPERATION section). Do

not use multiple cords.

S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the

unit by the extension cord or yank ex­tension cord to disconnect unit.

S Sec ure extension cord to power cord

to prevent disconnection from unit.

S Do not use the unit if the switch does

not turn the unit on and off properly, or
if the lock-- out does not work. Repairs
to the switch must be made by an

authorized service dealer.

S Keep extension cord clear of operator

and obstacles a t all times. Position
cord so that it will not be caught on
branches. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,

avoid body contact with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences or
pipes.

S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

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

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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

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

Kickback Path

A

v

oid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is
the backward, upward or sudden for­ward motion of the guide bar occurring
when the saw chain near the 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 cha in
saw control.
S RotationalKickback can occur when

the moving chain c ontacts an object at
the upper tip of the guide bar.This con­tact can cause the chain to dig into the
object, which stops the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightning fast,
reverse reaction which kicks the guide
bar up and back toward the operator.

S Pinch-Kickback ca n occur when the

the wood c loses in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along the
top of the guide bar and the saw cha in
is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping of the chain resultsin 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 canoccurwhenthemoving

chain contacts a foreign object in the
wood in the cut along the bottom of the
guide bar and the saw chain is sud­denly stopped. This sudden s topping
pulls 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 Neve r let the moving chain contact

any object at the 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 ba r contact another branch or
other objects around it.

S Keep saw chain s harp and properly

tensioned.A loose or dull chain c an in­crease the chance of kickback. Follow
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check ten­sion at regular intervals,but never with
engine running. Make sure bar mount­ing nuts are securely tightened.

S Begin and continue cutting at full

speed. If the chain is moving at a slow­er speed, there is greater chanc e of
kickback occurring.

S Use extreme caution when re-enter-

ing a cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip

of the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other objects

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

S Use the specified Reduced-Kickback

Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that can cause material to
pinch the top of or otherwise stop the
chain.

S Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn 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

Never Reverse
Hand Positions

Correct Position Correct Grip Incorrect Grip

K

eep afirm grip
with both hands,
left thumb under

handle

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S A good, firm grip on the saw with both

hands will help you maintain control.
Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right or
left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left
hand over and around the front handle­bar, and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your left arm straight
with the elbow locked.

S Position your left hand on the front

handlebar so it is in a straight line with
your right hand on the rear handle
when making bucking cuts. Stand
slightly 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 weight evenly bal-

anced on both feet.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn

or thrown off balance and lose control.

S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is

difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY F EATURES

WARNING: The following features

are included on your saw to help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such fea­tures will not totally eliminate this dan­ger. Do not rely only on safety dev ices.
S Hand Guard: designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting
the chain if your hand slips off the front
handlebar.

S Position of front and rear handlebars:

designed with distance between han­dles and “in-line” with each other. The
spread and “in-line” po sition of the
hands provided by this design work to­gether to give balance and resistance
in controlling the pivot of the saw back
toward the operator if kickback oc­curs.

S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-

signed with a small radius tip which re­duces the size of the kickback danger
zone on the bar tip. This type bar has
been demonstrated to significantly re­duce the number and seriousness of
kickbacks when tested in accordance
with ANSI B175.1.

Large Radius
Tip Guide Bar

Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar

S Low Kickback Chain has met kickback

performance requirements when
tested on the representativesample of
these chain saws specified in ANSI
B175.1.

LowKickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

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

WARNING: Computed Kickback

Angle(CKA)listedonyoursawandlisted
in the following CKA Table represents the
angle of kickback your bar and chain
combinations will have when tested in ac­cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.
Computedangles represent edin the CKA
column indicate total energy and angle
associated without a chain brake. When
purchasing replacements, considerations
should be given to the lower CKA values.
In all cases, lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.
S Tip contact in some cases may cause

a lightning fast

REACTION,kickingthe

guide bar up and back toward the op­erator.

S Pinching the saw chain along the tip of

the guide bar may pu sh the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause

you to lose c ontrol of the saw which
could result in serious injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon s afety devices

built into your saw.
The following 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.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N

Length

CHAIN P/N

14″

MODEL

1420

16_

CKA

952044368

952051209

1630

952044370 16″ 952051211 20_