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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

WARNING:

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

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graves.

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ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

PP400E

Poulan PRO
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

Poulan PRO

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

R

115259726 Rev. 2 4/15/10 BRW

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using electric

gardening appliances, ba sic 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 repairs, 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 precautions
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 les, 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; heavy-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 hair 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 visitor s

contact chai n 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 ifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medica-

tion. You must be in good physical con­dition and mentallyalert. Ifyou 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 cuttinguntil 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 a

tree.

S Make sure 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 Do not 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 th e cut. Doi ng so can
cause youto lose control when the cut i s
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 wi t h the saw stopped, finger
off the switch, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear.

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

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

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

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

S Inspect chain saw cords periodical ly

and if damaged, 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 certain 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 PRO 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 attachments, 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 conditions that may affect its op­eration. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service
dealer unless otherwise indicated else­where in the instruction manual.

S When not in use, chain saws should be

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

S When storing saw, unpl ug and use a bar

sheath or carrying case.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous

environment. To reduce the risk of elec­trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, e tc. 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 situati ons. 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 elect r ical shock,

this appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and willre­quire the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into apo­larize 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 requi re 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. Donot 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 wit h suffix “W--A” (i n
Canada, “W”). Use a polarized 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 cr acks or de­teriorati on. Plug connectors must be
undamaged. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage re­sultingin lossof power and overheat ing.
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 Secure 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
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 a ll time s. Position cord
so that it will not be caught on branches.
Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water,
or sharp edges.

S T o 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 uppertip 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 Rotational Kickback can occur when

the moving chain contacts an object at
the upper tip of the guide bar. This con­tactcancausethechaintodigintothe
object, which stops the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightning fast, re­verse re action which kicks the guide bar
up and back toward the operator .

S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the

the wood closes in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along the
top of the guide bar an d the saw chai nis
suddenly stopped. This sudden stop­ping of the chain results 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 towar d 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 bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping 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 Never 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. Eli m i na te 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 oroth­er objects around it.

S Keep saw chain sharp and properly

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

S Begin and continue cutt i ng at full speed.

If the chain is movi ng at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback oc­curri ng.

S Use extreme caution when re-entering

acut.

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 materi al 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 with­drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-I n:

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 the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right or
left handed. Wrapthe fing ers 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.

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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 slightly to
the left side of the saw to keep your
body from being in a direct line with the
cutting chain.

S Stand wi t h your weight evenly balanced

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

diff icul t t o maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

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 devices.
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick­back and other forces which can result
in serious injury.
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-li n e” position 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. This type bar has been demon­strated to significantly reduce the num­ber and seriousness of kickbacks when
tested in accordance wi th 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 representative 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 AND 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 f astaction whichthrows
the bar and r ot at i ng chain back and up to­ward the operator. Kickback can be
caused byallowing contact ofthe bar tip i n
the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback can also be caused by pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar. This action may push the guide bar
rapidly back towar dthe operator . Either of
these events may cause you to lose con­trol of the sawwhich could result inserious
injury or even death.

DO NOT RELY UPON
ANY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BUILT INTO
YOUR SAW . YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
KICKBACK.

Reduced--kickback guide
bars and low--kickback saw chains re­duce the chance and magnitude of kick­back and are recommended. Your saw
has a low kickback chain and bar as origi­nal equipment. Repairs 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 Table represents the
angle of kickback your bar and chain
combinations will have when tested in ac­cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.
Computedangles r epresented in the CKA
column indicate total energy and angle

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associated without a chain brake. When
purchasing replacements, considerations
should be given to the lower CKA va lues.
In allcases, lower CKA values representa
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 ofthese reactions may cause you

to lose control of the saw which could re­sult in serious injury. Do not rely exclu­sively upon safety 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

18″

MODEL

PP400E

30_

CKA without

chain brake

952044418 952051338

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to v ibra­tions through prolonged use of hand
tools could c ause 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 he althy
people. If sy mptoms occur suc h 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 closelymonitor their physical
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 builtwith this insulation systemare
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 protectionagainst injury resulting
from an internal electrical insulation
failure.

WARNING: All electrical repairs 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 identicalto theparts theyreplace.
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.

ST ANDARDS: This product is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inacc or­dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA
Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI
B175.1.
ANSI B175.1--2000 “American National
Standar d for Powe red Tools -- Safety Re­quirements”
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occu­pational Health and Safety”
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety”

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