Poulan Pro 2300 AV User manual

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&WARNING:
Carefully read and follow
Safety Rules, Precautions
and Operating Instruc-
tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications .................... .,....... ,. :,..2
SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION .................... 3
Know Your Chain Saw .......................... 6
Preparing Your Saw For Use .................... 7
A. Getting Ready ............................ 7
B. Attaching The Handguard .......... _........ 7
(3.-Attaching the Bar and Chain ................ 7
D. Chain Tension ..... ....................... 8
E. Fueling YourEngine ........................ 9
F. Bar and Chain Lubricant .................... 10
Using Your Saw ............................... 11
A. Pro-Operation Checks• ........... :......... 11
B. Starting Instructions ....................... 11
Types of Cuffing ........... :................. 12
A. Basfc CutU.ngTechnique ................... 12
13.Tree Felling Techniques .................... i2
CoBucking ................................ 14
D. Debranching and Pruning .................. !5
Maintenance ................................ 16
A. Guide Bar and Chain ..... ................ 16
B. Spark Arrestor............................ 17
C. StarterRope ............................ _ 18
D. CarburetorAdjustments..................... 19
E. Air Filter ................................ 20
F. Storage ................................. 20
G. _ouble Shooting Chart .................... 21
H. Maintenance Chart ....................... 22
Accessories ................ :............... 23
Paris and Service ..................... Back Cover
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•LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN
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(Model 1800 shown)
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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickback is adangerous reaction that can leadtossdous
injury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided
with your saw. As a chain saw user, you must take
special safety precautions tohelp keep yourcutting jobs
free from accident or injury.
KICKBACK WARNING
Kickbackcan occurwhenthemovingchain contactsan
object at the upper portion ofthe tip of the guide baror
when the wood closes in and pinches the sawchain in
the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the
guidebarcan cause thechain to dig into the object and
stop the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning
fast, reverse reaction which kicks theguide bar up and
back toward the operator, ff the saw chain is pinched
along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be
driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either ofthese
reactions can -cause loss of saw control which can
result in serious injury.
NEVER
REVERSE
HAND
POSI_ONS
STAND
TO THE
LEFT OF
THE SAW
LEFT HAND
Figure 3
ELBOW
LOCKED
THUb]BON
UNDER SIDE
OF HANDLEBAR
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a
basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce
the element of surprise which contributes to
accidents.
2. Ne_erlet the movingchaincontact anyobject atthe
tip of the guide bar. Figure1.
3. Keep the working area free from obstructions
such as other trees, branches, rocks, fences,
stumps, etc. Figure 2. Eliminate or avoid any
obstruction thatyour sawchain could hit while you
are cutting through a particular log or branch.
4. Keep your saw chain sharp end propedy ten.
sloned. Followmanufacturer's chainsharpeningand
maintenance instructions.Check tension a_ regular
it_"_mlswi_ lhe er_ir_ _nev_wilh_eengi_
running. Make sure the bar clamp nutsam securely
tightened alter tensioningthe chain. A loose or dull
chain can increasethechance ofkickback.
5. Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. It the
chain is moving at aslowerspeed, there isgreater
{:hence for kickback tooccur.
Cut oniy one log at a time.
Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut.
8. Do not attempt plunge cuts.
9. Watch for shifting iogsorotherforcesthat could
close a cut and pinch or fail into the chain.
Use the Reduced-FJckback Guide Bar and Low-
Kickback Chain specifiedforyoursaw.
°
7.
10.
MAIXTAIN OONTROL
1. Keep agood firm grip on the saw with both h_nds
when the engine is running and don't let go.
Figure -3.A firm g_ipcan neutralize kickback and
help you maintain control of the saw. Keep the
fingers of your left hand encircling and your left
thumb under the f_ont handlebar.. Keep your right
hand completely around the rear handle whether
you are right handed or /eft handed. Keep your left
arm straight with the elbuw locked.
2. Position yourleft handonthe front handlebarso it
isin a straightiine with yourright hand onthe rear
handle whenma kingbucking cuts. Figure3.Never
reverse right and .efthand positions for any type of
cutting.
3. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
4. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw_ to keep
your body from being in a direct line with the
cutting chain. Figure 3
5. Do not overreach. You cou|d be drawn or thrown
off balance and lose control of the saw.
6. Do not cut above shoulder height. It isdifficultto
maintain control ofthe saw above shoulder height.

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SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION (conUnued)
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Because achainsawis a high-speed wood-cuttingtool, specialsafetyprecautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of accidents, Careless or improper use can cause serious
injury.
SNUG A _'_SAFETY HAT "
FITTING . | gw_
CLOTHING
_rHEAVY DUTY GLOVES
SAFETY CHAPS
F'_jure4
KNOW "/'OUR SAW
1. Read your Operator's Manual carefully untilyoucom-
pletelyunderstandandfollowalls_ety rulesand operating
instructionsbeforeattempting tooperatetheunit.
2. Restrict the useofyoursawte adUltusemwho under-
stand and follow the safety rures, precautions, and
operating instructions inthismanual.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear personal protective gear. Figure 4. Always use
steel-toedsafety footwearwithn0n-slipsoles;snug-fitting
clothing; heavy-duty non.slipgloves;eyeprotectionsuch
as non;fogging, vented gogglesor face screen; an ap-
provedsafetyhardhat,andsoundbarriers-- earplugsor
mufflers to protectyour hearing. Regular usersshould
have hearing checked regularlyas chainsaw noisecan
damage hearing.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and animals out of the
work area N a minimum of 30feet (10 meters). Do not
allow other peotYeor animalsto be near the chain saw
when starting oropera_ngthe chainsaw.
3. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when yQuare
fatigued, ill, or upset; or if you have.takeft alcohol,
.drugs or medication. You must be in good physical.
condition and mentatly alert; Chain _saw work is
'strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, checkwith your dOctor
before operating aqhain saw.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during ba
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain,sno_
etc., or at night.
5. Planyour sawing operation carefullyin advance, E
notstartcutting.untilyou havea clearworkarea, secu=
footing,andifyouarefelling trees,aplannedretreatpatl
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-in occur when the chain i
suddenly stopped by being pinched, ca0ght, orby cur
tatting aforeignobjectin the wood. Thisrasuttsina revers_
ofthechainforce usedtocutwoodandcausesthesawtomov
intheoppositedirectionofthechainrotation.Pinch-Kickbac
drivesthesawstraightback toward theoperato,,:Pull-inpuS,,
thesaw away fromthe operator.Eitherreactioncanresu/ti
loss of controland possibly seriousin[u_
To avoid Pinch-Kickback:
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstruction
that can cause material to pinch the top of or othe
wise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time,
3. Do.not twist the saw as the bar iswithdrawnfrom a
under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-in:
1. Always begin cuttingwith the engine at full throttl
and the saw housing against the wood.
2. Usewedgesmade of plastic orwood, (never ofmeta
toholdthe cutopen.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the area
.whe_m.fue! is_m!_d, gQ_!md,Qr stored, There shou!
be nosmoking, open flames, or workthatcould caus
sparks.
2. Mixand pour fuel in an outdoor area,on baregrouno
store fuel in ana cool, dry, well-ventilated place an_
use an approved, marked container for all fuc
purposes.
3. Wipe up all spilled fuel.before starting your say
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel an
fueling site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operatin
the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a nor
combustible area, noton dryleaves, straw,paper, etc
Slow|y removethe fuel tankcap and refueltheunit.
7. Storetooland fuel in an area where fuel vaporsCar
not reach sparks or open flames from water heate_
electric motors or switches, furnaces, et¢.
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OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
;. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, im-
properly adjusted , or not completely and securely
assembled.
2. Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.
3, Do not operate the saw from aladder or in a tree,
4. Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and
. away from the saw chain when the engine is
running.
5. Cut wood only, DonotcutmeteJ,plastice,masonry, non-
woodbuilolngmaterials, etc.Donut useyoursawtopryor
shoveaway limbs,rootsorotherobjects.
6. Makesurathe chain willnot make contact with anyob-
ject while starting the engine. Never tryto startthesaw
when the guidebar isinacutorkerf,
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and saplings. Slender material can catch the saw
chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting alimb that is
under tension so you will notbe struck by the limb or
•saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
This can cause you to lose control when the cut is
completed.
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
1, Haveall chain saw service performed by a qualified
service dealer with the exception of the items listed
in the maintenance section of this manual. For
•examp!e, if improper toolsaxeused _remove or hold
the flywheel when servicing the dutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the
flywheel to burst.
2. Keep fuel and oii caps, screws and fasteil_f_
securely tightened.
3. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the
throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to
page 19 for carburetor idle adjustment instructions.
5. Stop the_saw ifthe chain strikes a foreign object. In-
spectthe unitand repair or replace parts as necessary.
6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any
:maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
7, Never modify your saw in any way. Use only attach_
ments supplied or specifically recommended by the
•, manufacturer.
8, Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, or broken or is otherwise
"removed.
9. For Model 2300 AV & 2300 CVA, keep the vibration
isolators in good condition. Periodicallyinspect
isolatorsfortears,ripsorseparationoftherubberportion
fromthemetal mountings. Navea qualifiedserviCedeaJer
replacethe isolatorsif worn or damaged, if vibration
increases orifmounts developanoutofroundorswollen
•shape from exposuretogasoline and/orot. It isrecom-
mendedthatallisolatorsbe replacedwhenafailuretoone
Occurs.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped, the
muffler away from your body, and the guidebar and
chaintotherearcoveredpreferablywithascabbard.
2. Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in any
enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely,cover
the bar and chain and properly secure to avoid
turnover, fuel spillage or damage.
3. Empty the fueltank before stodng the tool. Use
upfuelleffinthecarburetorbystarting the eng-
ine and letting the engine run until it stops.
4. Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and
away from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hotwater heaters,furnaces,etc.
THISCHAIN SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
NOTE: Exposure tovibrations through prolonged useof
chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease
(Raynaud'_ pherm.,'_enon). This phenomenDn
reduces the hand's ability to feel and regulate
temperature, produces numbness and burning
sensations and can cause nerve and circulation
damage and tissue necrosis.
An anti-vibration system designed to reduce
engine vibration isrecommended forthose using
chain saws on a regular or sustained basis and is
providedon Model 230OAV and 2300 CVA.An anti-
.vibrationsystemdoes not guarantee theavoidance
of Whitefinger disease, Continual and regular
usersmust monitor closely theiruse ofchainsaws
and physical condition.
.Notice: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section
• ' 1910.266(5); 2.5.1 of American National Standard
•Safety Requirements for Putpwood Logging,ANSI
03.1-1978;and rete'4ant state safety codes when
using achain saw for logging purposes;
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR CHA!NsAW +
A. INTRODUCTION
*Your saw hasbeen designedwithsafetyinmind and
includesthefollowingfeatures asstandard equipment:
-- Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar (Control Tip_)
-- Low-Kickback Chain (Guard Link)
-- Spark Arrestor
-- Muffler Shield
-- Handguard
-- Anti-Vibration System (Model 2300AV_CVAonly)
WARNING
The followingfeatures areincluded on yoursawto help
reduce the hazardofkickback, however, suchfeatures
will not totally aliminate this dangerous reaction. Asa
chain sawuser,do not rely onlyon safety devices.You
must follow all wamklgs and safety instructions and
maintenance inthis manua[tohelp avoidkickback and
otherforceswhich canresultinserious injury.
B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
-- Reduccd-Kicid)ackGuide Bar,designedwithasmall
radiustipwhichreducesthesizeofthekickbackdanger
zoneon the bar tip.Figure 5. A Reduced K'mkback
Guide _3aris one whichhas been demonstratedto
significantlyreducethe number and seriousnessof
kickbackswhen testedinaccordancewiththe safety
requirementsforgasolinepoweredchainsawsas set
by the Amedcan National Standards Institute,Inc.,
StandardBI75.t - 1985.
--Low-Kickback Chain, designed with acontoured
depthgaugeandguardlinkwhich deflectthekickback
force and allowwoodtograduallyrideintothecutter.
Figure5.LowKickbackSaw Chainischainwhichhas
metthekickback performancerequirements ofANS!
Bt75.1(Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered
ChainSaws)whent_ted onarep_en_-_'¢e sampleof
chainsaws below38cubio inch displacement specJ-
fledin ANSI 8175.t. (American National Standards
Institute,_nc.,StandardB175.1- 1985}.
-- Handguard,designedtoreducethe chanceofyourleft
haridcontactingthe chainifyour handslipsoffthe front
handlebar.
-- Position of front and rear handlebars, designed
withdistancebetweenhandlesarid "in line" witheach
other.The swead and "in line" positionofthehands
•providedbythisdesignworktogethertogivebalance
and_esistanceincontrollingthepivotofthesawback
towardtheoperatorffkickback occurs.
_WARNING
Donot operatethechainsaw unlessthesafety devices
or their specified replacements are properly installed
and maintained according to,the instructions in this
manual. Do notuSeanyotherguide barand chaincom-
binationthatisnotequivalenttothe Originalequipment
or not certified to comply with ANSI B175,1. Failure=
to follow these instructions can result in serious
injury.
Figure5
C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Yoursaw isequipped witha temperatumlimiting rout
tier and spark arresting screen which meets th,-
requirements of Califomia Codes 4442 and 4443. A
U.S+forest tand and the states of California, Main_
WashingtonandOregon require many internalcombu_
tionenginestobeequipped withasparkarrestor ecree+
bylaw.Other statesareenactingsimilarlaws.
If you operate a chain sawin a state or locale whep
such regulations exlst,youare legallyresponsible fo
maintainingthe operating condition ofthese parts
Failure to do so isa violation of a law. Spark arrest(:
maintenance isonpage 17.
D. CARTON CONTENTS
After you unpack the carton:
1. Check the contents against the list below.
2. Examine the itemsfordamage.Do not usedamager
parts.
3. No_ your Poulan_dealer immediately# apart i_
missing or damaged.
NOTE: The filtermovingagainstthewalloftheempty
tankcanc_usearattle-_]kenoise[na powerhead.
KEY
NO. CARTON CONTENTS: Q"
1Power Head
2 Guide Bar
-- Oil -8 oz. can (not shown)
-- LoosePartsBag
LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:
3 Handguard (Models 1800,2000, 2300 AV)
4 Cap-Handguard (Models 1800, 2000, 2300 AV)
5 Screw-Handguard (Models 1800, 2000, 2300 AV)
6 Chain
7 Bar Adjusting Tool
8 He× Wrench
-- Operator's Manual (not shown)

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PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE
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A. GETTING READY
1. READ YOUR OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAREFULLY.
YourOperator'sManual hasbeendevelopedtohelp
you prepare yoursaw foruseandtounderstandils
safe operation. It is importantthat you read your
manual completelytobecomefamiliar withthe unit
beforeyoubeginassemblyorattemptoperation.Your
Poutan_Dealer is available to show you how to
operateyoursaw.Besure toaskforhisassistance.
2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
a, Protective gloves.
b. Approved, marked fuel container,
c. Regular, leaded or unleaded gasoline.
d. 2-cycle engine oil(See page 9).
eoBar and Chain Oil (See page 10).
fo Baradjusting toolprovidedwithyourunit.Oneend
of the toolservesas awrench;the othercan be
usedas ascrewdriver.
g. Phillips screwdriver.
h. Hex wrench -provided withyouruniL
15. ATTACHING THE HANDGUARD -- MODELS 1800, 2000, 2300 AV
(Model 2300 CVAand 2350 CVA are assembled with the Handguard on the saw).
The Handguard is a protective device designed to
reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the
chain if your hand slips off the fronthandlebar.
•Lift and-carry the chain saw by the handlebar,
not by the handguard.
•Keep the handguard securely fastened at all
times. Check the handguard screwseach time the
saw is used.
To install:
1._ign the Handguardand HandguardCap aroundthe
handlebar as shown in Figure6.
2: F_tthemountingp_nonthe Handguardintotheholein
the handlebar.Figure6, (inset).
•3. Insert the3 mounting screwsintothe 3 holeson the
Handguard Cap.
4. Turneachscrewalittleatafirneclockwise, witha Phillips
screwdriveruntiltheHandguardCap andHandguard
meet and there isno gap betweenthe'_ paps.
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C. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN
.l & WARNING
•_Do not start engine wzthout guide bar and chain
_completely assembled. Otherwise, the clutch can
j come off and serious injury can result.
eYour saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar and a Low-Kickback Chain.
• Use only the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and
Low_KicP,back Chain specifiedforyourchain saw
model, when replacing these parts. See
"Specifications"
ICAUTION: 1Wear protective gloves when handling
or operating your saw. The chain is sharp and can
Cut you even when it is not moving!
1. Remove'the followingpartsas shownin Figure 7.
Use the Bar AdjustingTooiand HexWrench pro-
videdwith the unit.
a.) Bar Clamp Nut.
bJ Rear Bar Clamp Screw.
c,) Bar Clamp,
HAN UARD CAP HANDLE_,__
HANDGUARD
Figure6
j_I=WARNING
Do not use the saw without the handguard in place.
Always immediately replace the handguard if it
ibecomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.
BAR STUD Figure 8

:_.Turn
.
4.
5.
the Adjusting Scr-ew countbrclockwise
to move the AdjustingPin almost as far
as it will go tothe rear. Figure 7.
Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in
Figure8.
Place chain over and behind the clutch drum,
onto the sprocket. Figure8.
PlacetheGuideBaronthesawwiththelargeslotover
theBarStudand theMountingPins(oneithersideof
theBarStud).Fittheadjustingpinintotheroundhole
beFowthelargeslot.Figure7and9.
NOTE: BesuretheGuideBarispositionedwiththe
adjusting pinholebelowthelargeslot.
6. StartatthetopoftheguidebarandfitthechaJndrive
linksintogroovearound theguide bar.Figure9.
I.C:_.UTION: !Make sure that the tab on the bottom
ofthe fuel tank is allgned in the slot provided in
the fan housing. Figure 10,
7. Hold the Guide Bar against the saw frame and
install the Bar Clamp.
8. Secure the Bar Clamp withthe Bar Clamp Nut,
finger tight only Tighten Bar Clamp Nut after
chain is tensioned.
9..Replace the Rear Bar Clamp Screw and tight-
en securely.
10. Follow "Chain Tension" instructionsbelow.
PIN HOLE
Figure9
D. CHAIN TENSION
• Chain tension is very important:
-- a loose chain will wear the bar and itself.
u a loose chain can jump off the bar while you
are cutting.
--a tight chain can break or damage the saw
and/or bar.
• The chain stretches during use, especially
when new, Check tension.."
each time the saw is used
more frequently when the chain is new
-- as the chain warms up to normal operating
temperature.
• Chain tension is correct when the chain:
can be lifted about 118" from the Guide
Bar at a point near the middle of the bar,
and will move freely around the bar.
ADJUSTIN,_REW
TURN
TO TIGHTEN
TENSION
TENSION
Figure10
i
•Chain tensioning procedure:
ICAUTION: !Always wear gloves when handling
the chain. The chainissharp andcancutyoueven
when it is not moving.
NOTE:The Bar Clamp Nutmust beslightlyloose for
thechaintobe properlytensioned.
1. Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and turnthe
AdjustingScrewclockwisejustuntilthechaindoes
not sag beneath the Guide Bar.Figure 11.
2. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the
Guide Bar at the center of the bar. Figure12.
3. Continue adjusting the A_ju_sJing_S_crewuntil
the tension is correct.
4. Hold the tip of the Guide Bar up and tighten
the Bar Clamp Nut with the Bar Adjusting
Tool.
5. Check the Rear Bar Clamp Screw to be sure
it is secure.
6. Recheck chaintension.Figure 12.
Figure 11 Figure12

E. FUEMNG YOUR ENGINE
1. FUEL SAFETY
a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
b. Mix and pourfuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
c. Use acontainer approved for fuel,
d. Do notsmokeorallowsmoktng near fuelor the
tool or while using the tool.
e. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
f, Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site
before starting engine.
g. Stop engine before removing fuelcap.
h. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.
Use up fuel left in the carburetor bystarting
the eng ine and letting the engine run until
it stops.
i. Store tool and fuel inanarea where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks oropen flames from water
•heaters, electric motors or swltches,•furnaces,
etc.
2. FUELMIXTURE
• Your tool is powered by atwo-cycle engine
which requires afuel mL_ure of regular unlead-
ed gasolineand ahigh quality engine oil
specially made for 2-cycle, air cooled
engines. The internal design ofthe2-cycleengine
requireslubrication of movingparts.Lubrication is
provided when the mcommend_l mixture of
gasolineand oilisused.
e Genuine POULAN ®or _,%EB EATER®40:I
Engine Oilis stronglyrecommended forthepro-
tection of your unit. Extensiveengineering tests
haveproventhatPoulan®orWeed EateP or'lresisLs
breakdown at operatingtemperatures commonto
2-cycle engines, resultingin dependable perfor-
mance and longerengine life.
• GaSoline must be clean and fresh. After a short
periodoftime,gasolinewillchemicallybreak down
and formcompoundsthat cause handstarting and
damage in 2-tyPe engines.
e The correct measure of gasoline to oil isvery
important. ToomuchoIinthemixturewillfoul the
spark plug.
II_AUTION:] Too little oi! or incorrect oil will
cause the engine to overheat and seize.
• Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container
sincegasolineandoiidonotreadilycombine. Donot
•mix aaso/ine and oil directlvin the fuel tank.
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3. USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY:
Poulan®or Weed Eater®40:1 EngineOil isstrongly
recommended,Availableinthe followingconvenient
containerSizes,Poulan•orWeed Eater_40:I Engine
Oilshouldbe mixedas follows:
3.2 oz. Container...Mix with I gallon gasoline.
8 oz.Container...Mix with 2-112gallons gasoline.
Ifnoneofthe above oilsare available,usea goodqua-
lity,two-cycle,aircooled engineoilmixedata ratioof
16:1(8oz. oilto 1gallongasoline).
4. DONOr USE:
• BIA OIL (Boating InstituteofAmerica)--
--Does not have proper additives for air-cooled
2_3,'cleengines andcancauseenginedamage.
• AUTOMOTIVE OIL--
•---Does not have proper additives for 2-cycle
enginesand can cause damage.
5. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK
a. Pour1/2gallonregular unleaded gasoline intoan
approved, marked container,Do not mix gasoline
and oiidirectfyin the fuel tank.
b. Addentiremeasure of engine oil.
c. Covercontainertightly and shake forone minute,
d- Slow{yremm,e_uelconta{ner cover.
e. Add remainder of gasoline.
f. Covercontainertightly and shake again.
g. Slowlyremove fuel container cover.
h. Slowlyremove fuel cap. See"Specifications;'
for location.
i. Fill thetank using aspoutor funnel.
j- Reinstallthe fuelcap securely,

K BARANDC_/M LUBRICANT-
• The Guide Bar and Cuffing Chain req_]m
continuous lubdcaffon in order.tb remain in
operating condition. Lubricationis provided
by theaulomaticoilersystemwhenthe oillank
_keptfilled.
-- Lackof oilwillquickly ruinthebarand chain,
Toolittleoilwigcause overheating shownby
smokecomingfromthechainandlordiscolora*
lionof theguidebar rails;
• Genuine Poulan®Barand Chain OI! isrecom-
mended toprotectyourunitagainstexcessive
wearduetoheatandfriction. Poulan® lubricant
resistshightemperaturethinning.IfPoular_ bar
andchaino_lisnotavailable,useagood gradeSAE
30 oil.Neverusewasteoilforthispurpose.
Oin freezing weather oil will thicken, making
it rmosssary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount, of Diesel Fuel #1 or
Kerosene, Bar and chainoilmustbe free Flow-
ingfor the oi!systemtopumpenoughoilfor ad-
equate lubrication.
1. USETHE FOLLOWING:
30°For above --lubricant -- undiluted.
30o-0°F_ 95% lubricant tO5% Diesel Fuel
#1or Kerosene.
.Below 0°F--90% lubricant to 10% Diesel
Fuel #1 orKerosene.
3- IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMB ER
a, Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel"
tank Io ensure there willbe sufhctent odforthe
cha=nwhenever youstart and run thesaw
b. The saw will normally use about 1/2 tank of
chain oil for each tank of fuel mixture. If less
oil is used, check for aplugged oil hole in the
guide bar.
c. Keep sawdust and debris cleaned from the
oil holes in the guide bar lo allowan adequate
odflow tothe bar and cha=.n
d. Keepspifled and spattered oilwiped from the
unitto avoid satgduat and debrisbuilt-up. Pay
particularattentiontooil onthefanhousingand
starterassemblytoavoidov_heatingtheengine.
It is normal for a small amount of oil to ap-
pear under the saw after the engine stops. •
ThtssSdue tooddralmngfromthebar _,ndchain
when not=nuse.
Generally, less oil is required for softor
freshly cut wood end maximum oil is requir-
ed for hat_fwood or wood that has been
cut for a periodoftimeo
•2. HOWTO RLLTHE OILTANK
a. Stoptheengine.
b. Tum saw on itsside with oil cap up.
c. Loosencapslowlyandwaitforpmssureinthe
tank tobe released before removingthe cap.
Figure14.
d. Filltheoil tank.
e. Repla_ the _f _ap securely. Rgure 14
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