Poulan Pro PLN1510 User Manual

4, Plug the saw power cord into
receptacle cord at end of inner pole.
3-6A
3-7. ADJUSTING POLE
LENGTH
The pole saw has a telescoping pole
assembly that will extend from 57 inch-
es (fully retracted) to 96 inches (fully
extended). A threaded compression
coupling is used to hold the pole in
position at any extended length.
. To extend the pole, loosen coupling
by turning coupling nut counterclo-
ckwise as shown in Fig. 3-7A. Pole
will slide freely.
2, Pull inner pole section out to desired
length of extension, Note: Only ext-
end pole to minimum length required
to reach limb that is being cut.
3. To lock pole in position, tighten
coupling by turning coupling nut
clockwise (See Fig.3-7A) untit firmly
hand tight. Make sure saw handle is
aligned with pote handle before
tightening coupling nut.
IMPORTANT: Do not use wrench or
pliers to overtighten coupling.
Damage to coupling or pole may
Ç
result,
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UNLOCK
LOCK
3-7A
3-8, OILING CHAIN
To oil chain, press oil cap. Oil will feed
onto guide bar and chain.Press oil cap
at least once before each cut. Always
check oil level before using pole saw,
Do not attempt to operate the oiler while
cutting with the pole saw.
3-9. CUTTING WITH THE
POLE SAW
1, Connect saw to extension cord,
Connect extension cord to power
supply.
2. Use both hands to grip pole saw.
Use only designated grip areas
when operating pole saw (See Fig
.3-9A). Use firm grip. Thumbs and
fingers must wrap around pole saw
handle and pole.
3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep
9
feet apart. Divide your weight evenly
on both feet.
4, When ready to make a cut, press in
trigger switch lock-off and squeeze
trigger switch (see Fig.3-9B) This will
turn pole saw on. Releasing trigger
switch will turn pole saw off. Make
sure saw is running at full speed
before starting a cut.
5. When starting a cut, place moving
chain against wood. Hold pole saw
firmly in place to avoid possible
bouncing or skating (sideways
Movement) of saw.
6. Guide pole saw using light pressure.
Do not force pole saw. The motor
will overload and can burn out.it will
do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was intended.
7. Remove pole saw from a cut with
saw running at full speed. Stop pole
saw by releasing trigger. Make sure
chain has stopped before setting
pole saw down,
8. Never stand directly under the limb
you are trimming. Always position
yourself out of the path of falling
debris.
Grip Area
Trigger Switch
3-9A 3-9B
3-70. FILLING OIL TANK
Using a funnel, fill oif tank with Poulan
Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil, Wipe up
any spills. Make sure no dirt gets into
the oil tank.
3-11.SELECTING THE PROPER
EXTENSIONCORD FOR
YOUR SAW MODEL
Minimum Gauge Wire
Saw JAmpereiValis Length Power Cord
Model | Rating | AC
[25 1./7.6m80 tf 15m 4100 1/30m
PANIG1O] 8 [120 | 48 Gaugo | 16 Gauge [14 Gaugo
1. When using the chain saw, an exte-
nsion cord of adequate size must be
used for safety and to prevent loss
of power and overheating,
2. The extension cord must be specifi-
caily intended for outdoor use and
marked SW-A, SOW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A SITOW-A,
SUTW-A, OR SUTW.

Poulan Pro PLN1510 Specifications

General

Brand	Poulan Pro
Model	PLN1510
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English