Poulan Pro 115156426 Instruction Manual

16, 16 CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op- eration or annually, whichever comes first. 1. Loosen and remove the nut from the ex- haust outlet cover. 2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover. 3. Remove spark arresting screen. Handle screen carefully to prevent da…

19, Poulan Pro 115156426 19 TROUBL E CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in Op…

10, 10 WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muf fler. A hot muf fler can cause serious burns. To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP…

11, 11 Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TRO UBLESHOO TING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brak…

12, 12 S The wind direction and speed. S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de- termine the direction of tree lean. S W eight and branches on one side. S Surrounding trees and obstacles. Look for decay…

5, 5 KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user , do not rely only on safety de- vices. You must follow all safety precau- tions, instructi…