User manual POULAN ES400

[. . . ] Veuillez ne pas retourner le produit au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 Register your product online at: Registre su producto en línea en: Enregistrez votre produit en ligne à l'adresse : www. poulan. com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions ESPAÑOL ES400 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. Poulan 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269 Poulan 850 Matheson Blvd. [. . . ] Discontinue use of the unit until it has been repaired by an authorized service dealer. Connect the saw to a power source using the proper size extension cord; see SELECT AN EXTENSION 2. CHAIN BRAKE CORD). if any part is worn to less than 0. 020 (0. 5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by your authorized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase or to the nearest authorized service dealer. S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement). S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged. Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be checked several times daily. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the motor running. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle. Inertia activating function control WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. The chain brake must be replaced WARNING: When performing the following procedure, the motor must not be running and the saw must be unplugged from the power source. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw approximately 14 (35 cm) above a stump or other wooden surface. Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should activate. 8 CUTTING METHODS OPERATING TIPS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback. This will help you get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. S Squeeze trigger switch and allow unit to reach full speed before cutting. S Release the trigger switch as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the motor to stop. [. . . ] Pull guide bar forward until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove. CAUTION: It is very important when installing the bar clamp that the adjusting pin aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar. Failure to install the bar clamp correctly may result in permanent damage to your chain saw. Back view of bar clamp CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTENANCE section. CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS WARNING: Use of any other accessory or attachment might present a risk of injury to the operator. REPLACEMENT PART Oil Cap Chain Catcher Screw File (5/32 dia. ) Twin Pak Chain -18 Guide Bar - 18 Bar & Chain Lubricant - qt. [. . . ]