Owner's Manual

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S Keep the handles dry and clean and
fr ee from oil and grease.
S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely
tightened.
S Nonconformi ng r eplacement compo-
nents or the removal of safety devices
may cause damage to the unit and pos-
sible injur y to the operator or bystand-
ers. Use only Poulan accessor ies and
repl acement part s as recommended.
Never modif y your saw.
S Maintain chain saw with care.
S Keep unit sharp and clean for better and
saf er perfo rmance.
S Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
S Unplug the chain saw from the power
source when not in use, before servic-
ing, 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 i s damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properl y and perform its in-
tended functi on. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts,
bre aka ge of part s, mount ing and any
other conditi ons that may aff ect its op-
erati on. A guard or ot her part that is
damaged should be properly repair ed
or replaced by an authorized ser vice
dealer unless otherwise indicated else-
where in the instruct i on manual.
S When not in use, chain saws should be
stor ed in a dry, high or locked-up place
out of the reach of childr en.
S When stori ng saw, unplug and use a bar
sheath or carrying case.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of elec-
trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not exp ose to
snow, rain, or water to avo id the possibil-
ity of electrical shoc k. Do not handle ex-
tension cord or plug with wet hands.
S Use a voltage supply as shown on the
nameplate of the unit.
S A void dangerous situ ati ons. Do not use
in the presence of flammable liquids or
gases to avoid creati ng a fire or explo-
sion and/ or causing damage to unit .
S To reduce the risk of electri cal shock,
this appliance has a polar ized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will re-
quir e the use of a polar i zed extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-
lari zed extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, re verse the plug. If the plug
stil l does not fit , obtain a correct polar-
ized extension cord. A polarized exten-
sion cord wil l re quir e the use of a polar-
ized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polari zed wall outl et only one way. If
plug does not fit full y into the wall outl et,
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 recep-
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
S To reduce risk of electri cal shock, use
extension cords specifi cal l y marked as
suitable for outdoor appli ances. The
electr i cal rating of the cord must not be
less than the rating of unit. The cord
must be marked with suf fi x “ W--A” (in
Canada, “ W”). Use a polar ized cord.
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condit ion. Inspect ext ension cord
before use and replace if damaged. Do
not use a damaged cord. Cord insula-
tion must be intact with no cracks or de-
teri or at i on. Pl ug connectors must be
undamaged. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage re-
sulti ng in lo ss of power and over heati n g.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The lower the gauge number, the heavi-
er th e cor d (se e
SELECT AN EXTENSION
CORD
in the OPERA TION sect i o n). Do
not use multiple cords.
S Do not abuse cord. Never carr y the unit
by the extension cord or yank extensio n
cord to disconnect unit .
S Secure extension cord to power cord to
prevent disconnection from unit.
S Do not use t he unit i f 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
serv i c e dealer.
S Keep extension cord clear of operat or
and obstacles at all ti me s. Position cord
so that i t 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 conta ct with any grounded
conductor, such as metal fences or
pipes.
S Ground Fault Circuit Interr upter (GFCI )
protect i on 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 periodi-
cally and if damaged, have repair ed by
an authorized service dealer.