User manual POULAN 1400T

[. . . ] 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 Electrolux Consumer Outdoor Products 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4 FRANÇAIS Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 545047544 12/8/05 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING!Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection. XX_ Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause serious injury. Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. [. . . ] 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. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the FULL CHOKE position to set the fast idle, then push the lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this procedure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine running. Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. S To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut. S Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting. Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. Check for broken or dead branches which can fall on you while cutting. Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects. Engine noise can drown out a warning call. Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made. Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the line of fall. Plan a clear retreat path Direction of Fall 45_ FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall. [. . . ] In California, all small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exists, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. , will repair your small off-road engine engine at no cost to you. [. . . ]