Poulan Pro 2050WT User manual

WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
530163675 6/26/03
For Occasional Use Only
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.
1--800--554--6723
www.poulan.com
1950 / 1975 / 2050 / 2055 / 2075
2150 / 2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375
2050WT / 2150PR
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper usecancause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting theguide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese-
rious injury.
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
XX_ Measuredmaximum kickback value withoutchain brakefor thebar
and chain combination on the label.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where itcan-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because achain saw is a high-speedwood-
cutting tool, special safety precautionsmust
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
SRead this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
SRestrict the use ofyour saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
SWear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regularusersshould havehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
SKeep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of30feet(10meters)awayfrom
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
SDo not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in goodphysical condition andmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.

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SCarefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
SDonotoperateachainsawwithonehand.
Serious injury to theoperator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
SOperatethe chainsaw only in awell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
SDo not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
SMake sure thechain will notmakecontact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
SDo not put pressure onthe saw at theend
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
SStop the engine before setting the saw
down.
SDo not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brakeimmediately ifit becomesdamaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
SWith the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKINGORDER
SHaveall chainsawserviceperformedbya
qualifiedservice dealerwith the exception
of theitems listed in the maintenance sec-
tionofthis manual. Forexample,ifimprop-
er tools are used toremove or hold the fly-
wheelwhenservicingtheclutch,structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
SMake certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
SNever modify your saw in any way.
SKeepthe handlesdry, clean, andfreeof oil
or fuel mixture.
SKeep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
SUse only PoulanRaccessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
SDo not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
SEliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,
orworkthatcouldcausesparks. Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
SMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
STurn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
SStoretheunitandfuelinanareawherefuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from waterheaters,electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickbackis the
backward,upwardorsuddenforwardmotion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chainneartheuppertip oftheguidebarcon-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
sawchaininthecut.Contactingaforeignob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.
SRotationalKickbackcan occur whenthe
moving chain contacts an object at theup-
per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-
ward the operator.
SPinch-Kickbackcan occur when the the
wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
sawtomoveintheoppositedirectionofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
SPull-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the
saw chainis suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away
from the operatorand could easily cause the
operator to lose control of the saw.
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:
SBe extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions thatcan causematerial to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
SDo not cut more than one log at a time.
SDo not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull--In:
SAlways begincutting with theengineatfull
speedandthesawhousingagainst wood.
SUse wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path

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Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
REDUCETHE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
SRecognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
SNeverletthemovingchaincontactanyob-
ject at the tip of the guide bar.
SKeep the working area free from obstruc-
tionssuchasothertrees,branches,rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a
branch, do not let the guide bar contact
branch or other objects around it.
SKeep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
andmaintenanceinstructions. Checkten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-
curely tightenedaftertensioningthechain.
SBegin andcontinuecuttingatfull speed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,
thereis greaterchance ofkickback occur-
ring.
SCut one log at a time.
SUse extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
SDo not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plunge cuts).
SWatch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.
SUse the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Never reverse
hand positions
Stand to the
left of the saw
Thumb on
underside of
handlebar
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
Elbow locked
SKeep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running and don’t
let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick-
back and maintain control of the saw. Keep
the fingers of your left hand encircling and
your left thumb under the front handlebar.
Keep your right hand completely around the
rear handlewhether your are right handedor
left handed. Keep your left arm straight with
the elbow locked.
SPosition yourlefthandonthefronthandle-
bar so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
hand positions for any type of cutting.
SStandwithyourweightevenlybalancedon
both feet.
SStand slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
SDo not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
SDonotcutaboveshoulderheight. It isdiffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
KICKBACKSAFETY 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
chainsawuser,donotrelyonlyonsafetyde-
vices. You must follow all safety precau-
tions, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.
SReduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed
with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar
hasbeendemonstratedto significantly re-
ducethenumberandseriousness ofkick-
backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.
Small Radius Tip
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

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Symmetrical Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip
SLow--Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
woodtograduallyrideintothecutter.Low--
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-
formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be-
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1.
Low---Kickback
Chain
Not a Low---Kickback Chain
Can Obstruct Material
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter
SFront Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting thechain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.
SPosition of front and rear handlebars, de-
signedwithdistancebetweenhandlesand
“in-line” with each other. The spread and
“in-line” position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick-
back occurs.
CHAIN BRAKEAND CKA ANGLE
SChain Brake,designedto stopthechainin
the event of kickback.
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-
tion which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback
canbecausedbyallowing contactof thebar
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback canalsobecausedby pinchingthe
sawchainalongthetopoftheguidebar. This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OFTHE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULDUSETHESAW PROPERLY AND
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick-
back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-
mended. Yoursaw hasa lowkickback chain
andbar as original equipment. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
STipcontactinsomecasesmaycausealight-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide
bar up and back toward operator.
SPinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
SEither of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
devices built into your saw.
WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on yoursaw andlisted inthe
CKA table below represents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combinations will have
when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-
dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-
dards. When purchasing replacement bar and
chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-
sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
Computed angles represented indicate total
energy and angle associated withoutactivation
of the chain brake during kickback. Activated
anglerepresentschain stoppingtime relativeto
activation angle of chain break and resulting
kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-
ues represent a safer operating environment
for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when
used on saws listed in this manual. Use ofbar
and chain combinations other than those listed
is not recommended and may not meet the
CKA requirements per standard.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
952044368 14!
MODEL CKA without chain brake
1950/1975/
2050/2050WT 24_
2055/2075/
2150/2150PR
2155/2175/
2350/2375
16!
18!14_
952051209
952051211
952051338
952044370
952044418
19_

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NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abledtocomply withFederalOSHARegula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE:Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, changein skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursaw isequipped
with atemperaturelimiting mufflerandspark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon,andWashington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastate orlocale
wheresuch regulationsexist, youarelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of thelaw. Refer to theSERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failuretofollowall SafetyRulesandPrecau-
tions canresult in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.
STANDARDS: This sawis listedbyUnder-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996Chain Saw Kickback Oc-
cupational Health and Safety
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN(Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp andcan cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosenandremovethechainbrakenuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Chain Brake
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Location of shipping space
r
3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into aholein thebar. Turningthescrewwill
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Inside view of
Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
Mount the Bar
6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Tip of
Bar

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Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
Place chain onto the s
p
rocket
7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting
the drive links in theclutch drum sprocket.
8. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
10. Pull guide barforwarduntil chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-
TIONONTHESAW. TODISENGAGE
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT
HANDGUARDBACKTOWARDTHE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS
FARASPOSSIBLE(SEEILLUSTRA-
TION).
DISENGAGED
ENGAGED
Chain Brake
Front Hand Guard
11. Now, install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
holeintheguidebar. Rememberthispin
moves the bar forwardand backward as
the screw is turned.
12. Installchainbrakenutsandfingertighten
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you
will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
CHAIN TENSION
(Including units with chain already installed)
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the chain brake nuts are tight can
cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use thescrewdriver end ofthe chain adjust-
menttool(bartool)tomovethechainaround
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight.Iftooloose, thechainwillsagbelowthe
bar.
Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment
Tool (Bar Tool)
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-
justing screw 1/4of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
SIfchainistootight,turnadjustingscrew1/4
turn counterclockwise.
SIf chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn
SLift up the tip of the barand securely tight-
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
SRecheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
Nuts
WARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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 reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter
Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Guide Bar
Chain Brake
Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger Choke
Knob Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher
Fast Idle
Lock
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK--OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
FAST IDLE LOCK
TheFAST IDLE LOCK holdsthethrottletrigger
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-
lease thethrottle lockout and trigger while hold-
ing the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB
The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine during cold
starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far
as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
Itisnormal foranewchain tostretchduringfirst
15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ingandafteruse. Donottouchthemuffleror
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

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FUELING & LUBRICATION
WARNING: Removefuelcapslowly
when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix
gasolineandoil ataratioof40:1. A40:1ratio
is obtainedby mixing 3.2ounces(95ml)ofoil
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
Includedwiththissawis a3.2ouncecontain-
er of oil. Pour theentire contentsof this con-
tainerinto1gallon ofgasolinetoachievethe
proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that thefuel is thorough-
ly mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shownby smokecomingfromthechainand/
or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, makingit
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount(5to10%) of#1Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing fortheoil system topumpenoughoil
for adequatelubrication.
GenuinePoulanRbarandchainoil isrecom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. PoulanR
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-
lanRbarand chainoilis notavailable, usea
good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNeverusewasteoilforbarandchainlubri-
cation.
SAlways stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
STARTING
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engineruns at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
Left hand
on front
handle
Right foot through rear handle
Starter rope handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TOREMEMBER
Whenpulling thestarterrope,do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope re-
wind slowly.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
thefastidlelockbuttoninthelockedposition.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel) ON/STOP SWITCH
ON
STOP
(SIDE VIEW)
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull choke knob out to the full extent.
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down;thenre-
lease throttle trigger.
Fast idle lock button
Choke knob
Throttle
trigger
Throttle
lock--out
5. Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5
times with your right hand. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.

10
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-
ing to start beforethe 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately proceed to the next step.
6. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position); pull the starter rope
until the engine starts.
OFF FULL
CHOKE
Choke knob
(SIDE VIEW)
7. Allow theenginetorunforapproximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttletriggerto allowenginetoreturnto
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position).
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down;thenre-
lease throttle trigger.
5. Sharply pull the starter rope with your
right hand until the engine starts.
6. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine):
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Startingcouldrequirepullingthestarterrope
handle many times dependingon howbadly
theunitisflooded.Ifenginefailstostart,refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brakeistriggered.Withabrokenbrakeband,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brakeshouldbereplacedby an autho-
rized service dealerif anypartis worntoless
than 0.020!(0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
SThe inertia--activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
SIf the brake is already activated, it is
disengagedbypullingthefronthandguard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
SWhencuttingwiththesaw,thechainbrake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
mustberunningwhenperformingthisproce-
dure. This is theonly instancewhenthe saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handlewithyourrighthandandthefronthan-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Grip therearhandlewithyourright handand
the fronthandlewith your left hand. Holdthe
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 top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANT POINTS
SCheck chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
SStop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary.
SKeep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
andthusincreasethe possibility ofkickback.
SPractice cutting a few small logs using the
followingtechniques togetthe“feel” ofus-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
SSqueeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
SBegin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
SKeep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.