Poulan 530163243 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION 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 reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter
Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Guide Bar
Chain Brake
Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger Choke
Knob
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher
Fast Idle
Lock
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-
lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold-
ing the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine during cold
starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far
as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.