Poulan 530403514 manuale d’uso

T rademark W ARNING: Read and follow all Safet y Rules and Oper ating I nstr uctions before using this product . F ailure t o do so can r esult in s erious injury . ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instr ucciones y siga t odas las advertenc ias e instr ucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede res ultar en lesiones graves. A VERTISSEMENT: Lire le man[...]

2 SAFETY RULES W ARNING: 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. W ARNING: Always disconnect power source when making repair s, ad - justments, and when changing accesso - ries and attachments such as[...]

3 S Keep the handles dry and clean and free from oil and grease. S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely tightened. S Nonconforming repl acement compo - nents or the removal of safet y devices may cause damage to the unit and pos - sible i njur y to the operator or bystand - ers. Use only Poul an accessori es and replacement par ts as r ecommended. N[...]

4 GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Follo w all safety ru les to he lp avoid kic k - back and other f orces whic h can r esult in serio us injury . Kickback Path Avoid Obst ructions Clear The Working A rea W ARNING: A v oid kickback which can result in serious injury . Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden for- ward motion of the guide bar occurring when[...]

5 Right Hand Left Hand 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 overr[...]

6 Comput ed kickback angle ( CKA) T able BAR P/N Length CHAI N P/N 14 ! MODEL ES300 20 _ CKA 952044758 952051469 SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions 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 w[...]

7 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR SA W READ THIS INSTRUC TION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW . Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer - ence. Bar Oil Cap Trigger Switch Power Cord Chain Bar Chain Adjus tment S crew Tr[...]

8 GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL The bar and chain requi re lubri cati on. The chain oil er provi des lubricat ion t o the chain and gui de bar . Be sur e to fi ll t he bar oil tank before each cutting sessi on. Lack of oil will quickl y ruin the bar and chain. T oo l it tle oi l wi ll cause overheati ng shown by smoke coming f rom the chain and/ or disco[...]

9 FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches i n diameter or l arger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch i s cut on the side of the t ree in the des ired directio n of fall. After a felling cut is made on the opposit e side of t ree, the tree w ill tend to fall in the direc tion of the notch. NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots, remove the[...]

10 Overcutting Under cutting Undercutt ing i nvolves cut ti ng on t he un - derside of the l og with top of saw agai nst the log. When under cutti ng use li ght up - ward pressure. Hold saw fi rmly and main - tain cont rol . The saw will t end to push back toward you. W ARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be controlled in[...]

11 S Remove larger branches with the cut- ting techniques described BUCKIN G WITHOU T A SUPPORT . S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs. Undercut - ting could cause lim bs to fall and pinch the saw . PRUNING W ARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. D o not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get [...]

12 CHECK CHAIN TENSION W ARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. Chain tensi on is very important . Chai n stret ches during use. This i s especial ly true during the fir st few times you use your saw . Always check chain t ension each time you use your saw . D Unplug unit f[...]

13 S Check bar and chain oil before use and every 15 minutes while operating the saw . See GUID E BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATIO N section. S Lubricat e bar sprocket hole aft er each use. INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mi[...]

14 Inside view of Bar Clamp Adjusting screw Adjusting pin Adjusting pin hole S Secure the guide bar and bar clamp plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger tight only . CAUTION: If saw chai n is instal led back - wards, the saw will vibrate excessivel y and will not cut wood. CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHA I N T ENS I ON in the MAI N- TE NA NCE secti[...]

15 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain does not move when trigger switch is engaged . 1. Chain tension incorrect. 2. Guide bar rails pinched. 3. T rigger switch failure. 4. Circuit breaker tripped/ fuse failure. 1. See “Check Chain T ension” in Maintenance section. 2. Repair or replace. 3. Contact author ized serv ice deal er . 4. Reset circuit breaker [...]

16 W ARRANTY S T A TE MENT ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , warr ants to t he or igi nal purchaser that each new Poul an brand electric or cordless pr oduct is f ree from defects i n material and workmanship and agrees to repair or r eplace under this warranty any defecti ve Poulan br and el ectr ic product withi n one (1) year f rom t he or igi na[...]