Poulan Pro 2350 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
1950 /1975 /2050 /2055 /2075 /2150
2155 /2175 /2350 /2375 /2150PR
For Occasional Use Only ¢(UL)us
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WARNING! This chain I_1
U
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
• A
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-
rious injury.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label
_ 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 a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting toot, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents,
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious h_jury.
PLAN AHEAD
•Read 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,
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating h_struc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steeF
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
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _ Eye
"'"_ im,O _"" Protection
Snug
Fittinc Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animats to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
Do 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 good physical condition and men-
tally atert. 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.

• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.
OPERATEYOURSAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, 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.
• Operate the chain saw only in a welFventi-
iated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
• Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down,
• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pieteiy and securely assembled, Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
• With 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
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tionofthis manual. Forexample, ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
• Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
• Never modify your saw in any way.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
• Use only Poulan_; accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-
gine to coot before refueling.
• Mix 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.
•Move at least t0 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. SIowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
_,WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upward or sudden forward motion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control,
• Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the up-
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.
•Pinch-Kickback can 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
saw to move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation, The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
• Pull-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 chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stepping pulls the saw foP_vard and away
from the operator and could easily cause the
operator to lose control of the saw.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions that can cause material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain,
• Do net cut more than one log at a time,
• Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking,
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begin cutting with the engine at full
speed and the saw housing against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
\X_ _2 Kickback Path

ClearTheWorkingArea
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents,
• Never let the moving chain contact any ob-
ject at the tip of the guide bar,
• Keep the working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, 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,
• Keep 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
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-
curely tightened after tensioning the chain.
• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfulispeed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback occur-
ring.
• Cut one log at a time,
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
• Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plunge cuts),
• Watch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain,
• Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar
and Low-Kickback Chain specified for
your saw,
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand to the
hand positions
Thumb on
underside of
handlebar
\
!
tElbow locked
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
•Keep 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
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-
cling and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-
pletely around the rear handle whether
your are right handed or left handed, Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked,
• Position your left hand on the front handle-
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,
• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet,
• Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct tine
with the cutting chain,
• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
• Do not cut above shoulder height, it is diffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
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, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.
• Reduced-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
has been demonstrated to significantly re-
duce the number and seriousness of kick-
backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

LLarge Radius Tip
• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. 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.t,
Contoured Depth Gauge
D Elongated Guard Link
....
Low-Kickback _ and allowswood
Chain to gradually ride
into tufter
"_ "\_" _Can(_ "%_ Obstruct Matedal
Not a Low- Kickback Chain
• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar,
• Position of front and rear handlebars, de-
signed with distance between handles and
"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 BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
• Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.
_IWARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-
BACK, Kickback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain back
and up toward the operator, Kickback can be
caused by afiowing contact of the bar tip in the
danger zone with any hard object, Kickback
can also be caused by pinching the saw chain
along the top of the guide bar. This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-
erator. Either of these events may cause you
to tose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO
YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
KICKBACK. Reduced-kickback guide bars
and low-kickback saw chains reduce the
chance and magnitude of kickback and are
recommended, Your saw has a low kickback
chain and bar as original equipment, Repairs
on a chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicing deaIer. Take your unit to the
piace of purchase if purchased from a servic-
ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master
service dealer.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide
bar up and back toward operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
• Either 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,
_b WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (OKA) listed on your saw and listed inthe
CKA table betow 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 angtes to the user, higher values in-
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
Computed angles represented indicate total
energy and angle associated without activation
of the chain brake during kickback, Activated
angle represents chain stopping time relative to
activation angle of chain break and resulting
kick angle of saw, In atl cases lower OKA 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 of bar 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
MODEL P/N
1950/1975/2050 952044368
2055/2075/
2150/2150PR
2155/2175/
2350/2375
Length CHAIN P/N
14" 952051209
CKA without chain brake
24°
952044370 16" 952051211
952044418 18" 952051338
19 °
14"

NOTE:ifthissawistobeusedforcam-
merciallogging,achainbrakeisrequired
andshallnotberemovedorotherwisedis-
abledtocomplywithFederalOSHARegula-
tionsforCommercialLogging,
SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibrations
throughprolongeduseofgasolinepowered
handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve
damageinthefingers,hands,andjointsof
peoplepronetocirculationdisordersor
abnormalswellings.Praiongeduseincold
weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvessel
damageinotherwisehealthypeople.If
symptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,
lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseek
medicalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystem
doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofthese
problems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson
acontinualandregularbasismustmonitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe
conditionofthistool
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped
withatemperaturelimitingmufflerandspark
arrestingscreenwhichmeetsthe
requirementsofCaliforniaCodes4442and
4443.AllU.S.forestlandandthestatesof
California,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionengines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocale
wheresuchregulationsexist,youarelegatly
responsibleformaintainingtheoperating
conditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois
aviolationofthelaw.RefertotheSERVICE
sectionformaintenanceofthespark
arrestingscreen.
FailuretofollowatlSafetyRulesandPrecau-
tionscanresultinseriousinjury,ifsituations
occurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,
usecareandgoodjudgement,ifyouneed
assistance,contactyourauthorizedservice
dealerorcall1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:ThissawislistedbyUnder-
writer'sLaboratories,Inc,,inaccordancewith:
ANSIB175,1-2000AmericanNational
StandardsforGasoline-PoweredChain
Saws-SafetyRequirements
CSAZ62,1-1995ChainSaws- Occupa-
tionalHealthandSafety
CSAZ62,3-1996ChainSawKickbackOc-
cupationalHealthandSafety
Protectivegloves(notprovided)shouldbe
wornduringassembly.
ATTACHING TH E BAR & CHAIN (if not
already attached)
_II=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 and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present). Location of shipping spacer
G
a_ Chain Brak_e
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
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 a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
inside view of
_.__hain Brake
Adjustment located on 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.
6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
_ ip of
Bar
DIIREOTION OF ROTATION

Cutters DepthGauge
DriveLinks
Placechainontothesprocket
7. Placechainoverandbehindclutch,fitting
thedrivelinksintheclutchdrumsprocket.
8. Fitbottomofdrivelinksbetweenthe
teethinthesprocketinthenoseofthe
guidebar.
9. Fitchaindrivelinksintobargroove.
10.Pullguidebarforwarduntilchainissnug
inguidebargroove.Ensurealldrive
linksareinthebargroove.
NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-
TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS
FAR AS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-
TION).
DISENGAGED _
Front Hand Guard III iii:=!iii:
11. Now, install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.
12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you
will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
CHAIN TENSION
(including units with chain already h_stalled)
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 the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment toot (bar tool) to move the chain around
the bar. If the chain does net rotate, it is too
tight. Iftoo loose, the chain will sag below the
bar.
Chain Brake Nuts 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 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
• If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise.
• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
,---_ z_:_ 1Adju sting / J
"_ /fO_",_ Screw "_ /
Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar
Adjusting Screw - 114 Turn
•Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
• Recheck chain tension.
mlWARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW, Compare the Wustrations with your unit to famWarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain Front Hand Guard ''_ r'_ f,._ _/- Front Handle
Adjustment Tool I II I k- Starter Re e
tBarToo,t I: 1 IX.,-, /P
/_ _ \_1 _/ ON/STOP
_ F/_ _ _,. Switch
Oha)_ n Muffler /_ __ Primer
Bulb
Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cytinder Cover I_
Fast Idle _ ,f_ I_1 /_._ _,_/_ _
Throttle Lock _ / /1 "/] [ _ J Chain
Lockout /_ _/ .. X "_'u-_ 4" _.,/ Direction
Rear \ _.,_ _ _ ,_, _" Adjusting _ _of Travel
Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts Sprocket
Brake Catcher Hole
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine,
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTi-LE 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
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger
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 the throttle 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
it is non:qa_for a new chain to stretch during first
30 minutes of operation, You should check
your chain tension frequently, See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section,
_L, WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

_L, WARNING: Removefuelcapslowly
when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engh_e 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
gasotine and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio
is obtained by mixh_g 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoil
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce contain-
er of oil Pour the entire contents of this con-
tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the
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 the fuel 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 conth_uous _ubri-
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 littIe oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan(_; bar and chain oil is recom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan(_;
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-
lan'_ bar and chain oiHs not available, use a
good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
• Always 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 fue_ lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
_"=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 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 ho_d the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Use only 15"- 18" of rope per pull.
Hold sew firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle
l{ "_.\'_ _ Left hand
_, (_._ _f2',l i._-- on front
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, 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
the fast idle lock button in the locked position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel) ON/STOP SWITCH
(_ .SIDE VIEW)
ON
_- .,"._' STOP
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; then re-
lease throttle trigger.
Fast idle lock b._uttonf__
Throttle _. _@/.
lock -out _/___j )_._
Throttle __Choke knob
trigger
5. Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5
times with your right hand. Then. pro-
ceed to the next step.

NOTE:iftheenginesoundsasifitistry-
ingtostartbeforethe5thpull,stoppulling
andimmediatelyproceedtothenextstep.
6. Pushthechokeknobincompletely(to
theOFFposition);pullthestarterrope
untiltheenginestarts.
CHOKE
IEW)
Chokeknob OFFFULL
7.Allowtheenginetorunforapproximately
5seconds.Then,squeezeandrelease
throttletriggertoallowenginetoreturnto
idlespeed.
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; then re-
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 idte 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.
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 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
_WARNING: if the brake band is
worn too thh_ it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With a broken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service deaier ifany part is worn to less
than 0,020" (0.5 ram) 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.
•This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
• When cutting with the saw. the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
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 the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand, Hold the
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.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the "feel" of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
Squeeze the throttte trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the en-
tire time you are cutting.
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Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure. If you
force the cut, damage to the bar,
chain, or engine can result.
Release the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unnec-
essary wear can occur to the chain,
bar, and engine.
To avoid losing control when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on saw
at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
_WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury, Do not cut near build-
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. if the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.
• Cleartheworkarea, You needacieararea
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
• The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
• Study the natural conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a particular direction,
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed,
• 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.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot, ffthetrunk 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. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-
onal to the line of fail.
e_ Plan a clear retreat path
(}--_- Direction of Fall
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diameter or _arger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-
sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch. Ifus-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-
ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
•Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
Final (felling) cut here. 2 in-
ches above center of notch.
First cut I ,2'; I /
"-.b, I/
-_, <-
/2 ....... ,--
Beson
• After removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on the opposite side of
the notch. This is done by making a cut
about two inches higher than the center of
the notch. This will leave enough uncut
wood between the felling cut and the notch
to form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-
vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc-
tion.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall Opening
of felling
out /
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to
control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-
ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
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• As tree starts to fall, stop saw. put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path.
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with
partially fallen trees that may be poorly
supported. When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
BucMng is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Cut only one _ogat a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-
ator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the log with your leg
or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs. limbs,
and roots are tangled such as in a blown
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
_WARNING: If saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out, You can lose control ofthe saw resulting
in injury and/or damagetothe saw. Stopthe
saw, drive a wedge of ptastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal wedge, Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you,
'_ WARNING: Never turn saw upside
down to undercut, The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position,
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side of the log, The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated,
First cut on compression side of log
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on compression side of tog
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
•Overcut through t/3 of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the tog over and finish with a second
overout.
• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See iF
iustrations for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using alog for support
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
_Overcutting rE,/ _b/
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Using a support stand
2 nd Cut k_
ut
1st Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
_l_ WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ing or prunh_g. Aflowing such contact can re-
sult in serious injury.
_I=WARNING: Never climb into atree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on Iadders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-
ing and balance,
• Watch out for springpoles. Spfingpoies are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whip toward you or puffyou off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
• Be alert for springback, Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
• Keep a c_ear work area, Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them,
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after itis cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-
erly,
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting,
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut smal_ and
freely hanging limbs, Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
_&WARNING: Limit pruning to _imbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
Make your first cut I/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar
from the truck of the tree.
(hiPrd ! Second cut_;" _P"
Collar tit_
"_!_ _ First cut
_/ Pruning technique
nWARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level .... Before each use
Bar lubrication ....... Before each use
Chain tension ....... Before each use
Chain sharpness .... Before each use
For damaged parts .. Before each use
For loose caps ...... Before each use
For loose fasteners... Before each use
For loose parts ...... Before each use
Inspect and Clean:
Bar ................ Before each use
Complete saw ....... After each use
Air filter ............. Every 5 hours*
Chain brake ........ Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler ......... Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter... Yearly
*Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-
ever comes first, Clean more frequently in
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dustyconditions.Ausedairefiltercannever
becompletelycleaned.Itisadvisabletore-
placeyourairfilterwithanewoneafterevery
50hoursofoperation,orannually,whichever
comesfirst.
1.Loosen3screwsoncylindercover.
2. Removecylindercover.
3. Removeairfilter.
4.Cleantheairfilterusinghotsoapywater.
Rinsewithcleancoolwater.Airdrycom-
pletelybeforereinstalling.
5. Lightlyoilairfilterbeforeinstallingtoim-
provetheefficiencyofairfilter.Use
2-cycleengineoilormotoroil(SAE30).
Squeezeexcessoilfromfilter.
6. Reinstallairfilter.
7. Reinstallcylindercoverand3screws.
Tightensecurely.
INSPECTMUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
OCCUr.
Muffler Diffuser
//,'/,,,_j% // Spark
_'_'// _/ I Arresting
/_/1 L/Screen
_ }._ Muffler
_,,_jl_// Cover
Muffler---
Body Cover
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 2 muffler cover
screws.
2. Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps
off muffler body).
3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark ar-
resting screen assembly. Notice the
orientation of these parts for reassem-
bling.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if breaks are
found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting
screen assembly with round holes facing
up.
7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The chain will be mov-
ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
•Chain moves at idle. See iDLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure.
• Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED-T ad-
justing procedure.
Idle Speed-T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
• Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-
crease engine speed.
• Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or cail
1-800-554-6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side. has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-
age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use. ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion.
• Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From _ 1_
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes .2-
• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
• When rail top is uneven, use aflat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
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_"_ File Rail Edges_r] r]
and Sides I U I
Square I I
Worn Groove Correct Groove
Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.
If replacement is necessary, use only the
guide bar specified for your saw in the repair
parts list or on the decal located on the chain
saw.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.
4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 h_ches.
6. Reh_stall the spark plug boot.
7. Reh_stall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely. Cylinder
Cover
Spark
Plug Boot
STORAGE
_WARNING: Stop engine and allow
to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unitwith all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
• Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and a_low to run until it stops.
• Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-
lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
• Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-
dren.
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohoi or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.
Plug
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_b, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit,
TROUBLE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
CAUSE
1. ignition switch off,
2. Engine flooded.
3. Puei tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. FueI not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine will 1. Idle speed requires
not idle adjustment.
properly. 2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine wilt not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark p_ug fouled. 2. C_ean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power, 3. Chain brake engaged. 3. Disengage chain brake.
or dies under 4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
Engine 1. Too much oil mixed with 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasoline, correct fuel mixture.
excessively.
Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
at idle speed, adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Clutch requires repair. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1- 800- 554- 6723,
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your dealer or place of purchase.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
reconditioned Poulan ® brand chain saw is
free from defects in material and workman-
ship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warranty any defective gasoline chain
saw as follows from the original date of pur-
chase:
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for
household purposes,
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for use
with this chain saw. Additionally, this warran-
ty does not cover damage if this saw is al-
tered in any way which in our judgment af-
fects its condition or operation, or damage
due to misuse, abuse, or accidental or
unintentionai acts by the user, This warranty
does not cover tune-ups, spark plugs, ill-
ters, starter ropes, starter springs, chain
sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts
which wear and require replacement with
reasonable use during the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover predelivery
setup, installation of guide bar and chain, or
normal adjustments explained in the instruc-
tion manual, such as carburetor adjustments
and chain tension adjustments. This war-
ranty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS-
LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-
UCTS, INC,, is to continuously improve its
products, Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC,, reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue modets, de-
signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-
tion to any purchaser.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Environment Canada and POU-
LANANEED EATER, DIVISION OF WCI
OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased
to explain the emissions control system war-
ranty on your year 2001-2004 small off-toed
engine. POULAN/WEED EATER must war-
rant the emission control system on your small
off- road engine for the periods of time listed be-
low provided there has been no abuse, ne-
glect, 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, POULAN/WEED EATER will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty include
diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-
ER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emis-
sions related part on your engine (as listed un-
der Emissions Control Warranty Parts Ust) is
defective or a defect in the materials or work-
manship of the engine causes the failure of
such an emission related part, the part will be
repaired or replaced by POULAN/WEED EAT-
ER. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSI-
BILITIES: As the small off-road engine owner,
you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. POULAN/WEED EATER recom-
mends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road engine,
but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance. As the small off-
road engine owner, you should be aware that
POULANANEED EATER may deny you war-
ranty coverage ifyour small off-road engine or
a part of it has fai{ed due to abuse, neglect, im-
proper maintenance, unapproved modifica-
tions, or the use of parts not made or approved
by the original equipment manufacturer. You
are responsible for presenting your small off-
road engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER au-
thorized repair center as soon as a problem ex-
ists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a
reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
days. if you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at
1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the small off-toed engine is
purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This
warranty shall be for a period of two years from
the initiaI date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-
ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-
ranted part will be performed at no charge to
the owner at an approved POULAN/WEED
EATER servicing center. Ifyou have any ques-
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-
sponsibilities, you should contact your nearest
authorized service center or call POULAN/
WEED EATER at 1-800-554-6723. WAR-
RANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is
not scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
regular inspection to the effect of "repair or re-
place as necessary" shall be warranted for 2
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled
for replacement as required maintenance shall
be warranted for the period oftime up to the first
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged
for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter-
ruination that a warranted part is defective ifthe
diagnostic work is performed at an approved
POULANANEED EATER servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/
WEED EATER may be liable for damages to
other engine components caused by the failure
of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are
not covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add-on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by the
use of add-on or modified parts. HOW TO
FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re-
garding your warranty rights and responsibili-
ties, you should contact your nearest autho-
rized service center or call POULANANEED
EATER at 1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty ser-
vices or repairs shall be provided at all POU-
LAN/WEED EATER service centers. Call
1-800-554-6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS: Any POULANANEED
EATER approved replacement part used in the
performance of any warranty maintenance or
repair on emission related parts will be pro-
vided without charge to the owner ifthe part is
under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY PARTS UST: Carburetor, Igni-
tion System: Spark Plug (covered up to main-
tenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTE-
NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenance as defined in the instruction
manual.
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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified,
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:
[] Moderate (50 hours)
[] Intermediate (125 hours)
[] Extended (300 hours)
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&ADVERTENCIA: iEsta
sierra de cadena puede ser
peligrosa! El uso descuidado
o indebido de esta herramienta
puede causar graves heridas.
Lea y comprenda el
manual de instruc-
ciones antes de usar la
sierra.
Use siempre la proteccion de oidos apropiada, la proteccion de
ojos y la protecci6n de la cabeza.
l
Use siempre las dos manos cuando trabaje con la sierra de
oadena,
ADVERTENClA: Debe evitarse cualquier contacto de
la punta de la barra guia con cualguier objeto, ya que puede
causar que la barra guia se desplace repentinamente hacia
arriba y hacia atr&.s, con posibles graves heridas.
MAximo valor de kickback medido sin et freno de cadena para la
combinaci6n de barra y cadena indicada en la etiqueta.
_ ADVERTENCIA: Desconecte
siempre el cable de la bujia y colSquelo
donde no puede entrar en contacto con el
bujia, para evitar cualquier arranque acci-
dental al preparar, transportar, ajustar o re-
parar el aparato, excepto en e} case de
ajustes al carburador.
Debido a que las sierras de cadena son
instrumentos para cortar madera a alta velo-
cidad, deben observarse precauciones de
seguridad especiales para reducir el riesgo
de accidentes. El uso descuidado o indebi-
do de esta herramienta puede causar
graves heridas.
PIENSE ANTES DE PROCEDER
• Antes de utilizar ta sierra, lea attentamente
este manual hasta estar seguro o compren-
dedo completamente y poder seguir todas
las reglas de seguridad, precaucions e
instrucciones de uso que se dan en el.
• Umite el uso de la sierra a aquellos usuarios
adultos que comprendad y puedan imple-
mentar todas las precauciones, regtas de
seguridad e instrucciones de uso que se en-
cuentran en este manual.
Proteccion Casco Duro
de Oidos _
_L =-J Proteceion de
_- I _1_ Ojos
Ropa Ajustada
al Cuerpo _ Guantes de
Uso Industrial
Zapatos de Pantorrilteras
Seguridad uridad
•Use equipo protector. Siempre use calzado
de seguridad con puntas de ecero y suelas
anti-desiizantes; ropa ajustada el cuerpo;
guantes gruesos de uso industrial anti-desli-
zantes; protecci6n de ojos tales como gafas
de seguridad que no se empa[_an y con ab-
erturas de ventillaci6n o mascara protectora
para la cara; caeco duro aprobado; y barrera
de sonido (tapones de oido u orejeras anti-
sonido) para proteger la audicion. Los que
usan sierras de fuerza deber_tn hecerse re-
visar la audici6n frecuentemente ya que el
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ruido de las sierras de cadena puede da_fiar
tos oidos.
• Mantenga todas las partes del cuerpo a}eja-
das de la cadena siempre que el motor este
en funcionamiento.
• Maetenga a los niSos, espectadores y anF
males a una distancia minima de t0 metros
(30 pies) de] Area de trabajo o cuando esta
haoieeoo arranoar el motor.
• No levante ni opere la sierras de cadena
cuando estA faigado, enfermo, ansioso o si
ha tornado alcohol, drogas o remedios. Es
imprescindible que ed. este en buenas con-
diciones fisicas y alerta menta]mente. Si ud.
sufre de cualquier condici6n que pueda em-
peorar con el trabajo arduo, ases6rese con
su medico.
• No ponga en marcha _asierra sin tener un
Area de trabajo despejada, superficie est-
able para pararse y, siesta derrubando
arboles, un camino predeterminado de retro-
eeso.
USE LA SIERRA OBSERVANDO
TODOS LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS
DE SEGURIDAD
• Mantenga }as dos manos en las manijas
siempre que el aparato este en march& El
uso del aparato con una so]a mano puede
causar graves heridas al usuafio, a los asis-
tentes, o a los espectadores. Las sierras de
cadena est&.ndiseSadas para que se las use
con las dos manos en todo momento.
• Haga uso de la sierra de cadena Onicamente
en lugares exteriores bien ventiltados.
• No haga uso de la sierra desde las escaler-
as portatiles ni de los arboles.
• AsegQrese de que la cadena no vaya a hac-
er contacto con ningLin objeto antes de pon-
er en marcha el motor. Nunca intente hacer
arrancar la sierra con ta barra quia en un
corte.
• No aplique presi6n a la sierra al final de los
cortes. Apiicar presi6n puede hacer que
pierda el control al completarse el corte.
• Pare el motor antes de apoyar la sierra en
ningOn tado.
• No ponga en funcionamiento ia sierra de ca-
dena si esta daSada, incorrectamente ajus-
tad& o si no esta armada completa y segu-
ramente. Siempre cambie el barre, cadena,
protector de mano, freno de cadena, o el
otras piezas immediatamente si da[fiado,
roto, o se sate pot cualquier motivo.
• Cuando cargue la sierra de cadena en las
manos, hagalo con et motor parado, el silen-
ciador alejado det cuerpo, y la cadena hacia
atras y cubierta con un estuche.
MANTENGA LA SIERRA EN BUE-
NAS CONDICIONES DE FUNC-
TIONAMIENTO
• Ueve la sierra de oadena a un distribuidor
autorizado del servicio para que haga todo
servicio menos aquellos procedimientos lis-
tados en ta secci6n de mantenimiento de
este manual Pot ejempplo, si se usan her-
ramientas que no corresponden para retirar
o sostener el volante ai hacer servicio al era-
brague, pueden ocurrir daffios estructurates
at volante y causar que reviente.
• AsegQrese de que lacadena se detenga por
completo cuando se suelta el gatillo. Para
hacer correcciones, yea los AJUSTES AL
CARBURADOR.
• Nunca haga modificaciones de ninguna in-
dole a su sierra.
• Mantenga las manijas secas, limpias y libres
de aceite o de mezcia de combustible.
• Mantenga las tapas y los fijadores blen fijos.
• Use exclusivamente los accesorios y re-
puestos Poulan(_ recomendados.
MANEJE EL COMBUSTIBLE CON
EXTREMO CUIDADO
• No fume mientras trabaja con el combustible
ni cuando est#t haciendo uso de la sierra.
• Eflmine todas las posibles fuentes de chis-
paso flamas en las _.reas donde se mezclao
vierte el combustible. No debe haber el fu-
mar, llamas abiertas, o trabajo que podria
causar chispas. Permita que el motor es frio
antes de reaprovisionar de combustible.
• Mezcte y vierta et combustible afuera y use
recipiente aprobado para combustibles y
marcado como tal. Umpie todos los der-
tames de combustible.
• Alejese a por lo mendos 3 metros (10 pies)
del lugar de abastecimiento antes de poner
el motor en march&
• Apague el motor y deje que la sierra se
enfrie en un lugar libre de substancias com-
bustibles y no sobre hojas secas, paja, pa-
pel, etc. Retire latapa Ientamente y reabas-
tezca el aparato.
• Guarde el aparato en un espaciuo fresco,
seco y bien ventilado donde los vapores del
combustible no pueden entrar en contacto
con chispas ni llamas ablertas provenientes
de termotaegues, motores o interruptores
electricos, calefactores centrales, etc.
RECULADA
,_ ADVERTENCIA: Evite reculada le
pueden causar graves heridas. Reculada
es el movimiento hacia et frente, hacia atras
o rapidamente hacia adelante, esto puede
ocurrir cuando la punta de la barra guia de la
sierra de oadena entra en oontaoto con ouat-
quier objeto como puede ser otra rama o
tronco, o ouando la madera se cierra y atas-
ca mientras se hace el corte. El entrar en
coetacto con aigLin objeto extra{rio a la mad-
era le puede causar al usuario la perdida del
controI de la sierra de cadena.
• La Reculada Rotacional puede acontecer
cuando la cadena en movimiento entra en
contacto con algOn objeto en la parle superi-
or de la punta de la barra guia puede causar
que la cadena entre al material y se detenga
por un instante. El resultado es una reacci6n
inversa, a velocidad de reta.rnpago, que hace
recular la barra guia hacia arriba y hacia
atras hacia el usuario.
• La Reculada por Atasco aoontesen suan-
do la madera se cierra y atasca la cadena en
movimiento en el corte a Io largo de la parte
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