Poulan PLN1510 - Manual (Page 3)

SPECIFICATION
input ............................................................................... 120V-, 6 OH 2 . 8 Amp
Peak Horsepower.............................................................1.5HP
Bar Length........................................................................ 10" (25cm)
Chain Oi! Capacity........................................................... 1.7 ounces (50ml)
Net Weight ....................................................................... 7.5 lbs, (3,4Kg)
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS
WARNING
2-1. DANGER! BEWARE OF
KICKBACK!
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of
control of the chain saw and result in
serious or fatal injury to the saw oper­
ator or to anyone standing dose by.
Always be alert because rotational
kickback and pinch kickback are major
chain saw operational dangers and the
leading cause of most accidents,
BEWARE OF:
ROTATIONAL KICKBACK
(Figure 2-1 A)
A = Kickback path
B = Kickback reaction zone
THE PUSH (PINCH-KtCKBACK) AND
PULL REACTIONS(Figure 2-1B)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE
or TIP of the guide bar touches an
object, or when wood doses in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back toward the
operator,
PINCHING the saw chain along the
BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL
the saw forward, away from the
operator, PINCHING the saw chain
aiong the TOP of the guide bar may
PUSH the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Any of these
reactions may cause you to lose contro!
of the saw, which could result in serious
personal injury,
2-2. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using an electric chain saw, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1 , Double insulated - No Serviceable
Pads Inside,
2, To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade Is wider then the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet,
Do not change the plug in any way.
3. With a basic understanding of kickb­
ack, you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise. Sudden surprise
contributes to accidents.
4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN:
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Do
not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and
a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.