Poulan 1420 - Manual (Page 7)

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR 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 refer-
ence.
Trigger Switch
Oiler Actuator/
Bar Oil Cap
Power Cord
Chain
Bar
Chain Adjustment
Screw
Lock--out
Button
Bar Sprocket
Hole
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to
operate the unit after lock--out button
has been pushed in. Release the trigger
to turn the unit off.
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a
control feature designed to prevent the
motor from being accidently started.
When the rear handle is gripped in a
normal cutting position, the trigger
lock--out button can be pushed in by
the thumb, permitting the index finger
to squeeze the trigger. It is not neces-
sary to maintain pressure on the trig-
ger lock--out button once the trigger
has been engaged.
BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR
The BAR OIL CAP is used to access the
bar oil tank and pressed to supply oil to
chain.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is
used to adjust the chain tension.
POWER CORD
The POWER CORD is used to connect
the chain saw to an approved extension
cord.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur-
ing first 15 minutes of operation. You
should check your chain tension fre-
quently. Readjust chain after every 15
minutes of operation. See CHECK CHAIN
TENSION under the MAINTENANCE sec-
tion.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Volts
120
16
A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
25 ft.
(7.67 m)
16
A.W.G.*
50 ft.
(15.24 m)
100 ft.
(30.48 m)
14
A.W.G.*
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-
cure extension cord to power cord as
shown in the following illustration.
Power Cord
Extension Cord