Poulan Pro 260 User manual

PoulanPRO
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
220 /260
For Occasional Use Only
&WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Electrolux Canada Corporation
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------] ARNING! This chain _--1
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less orimproper use cancause
seriousor even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always wear appropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.
(_ Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward andbackward, which may cause se*
rious injury.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for thebar
and chain combination on the label.
_WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
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-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully unti_you ccm_
pletely understandand can follow al! safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions beforeattempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use ofyour saw to edu_tusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear. A_ways use steeb
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug4itting clothing; heavy*duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non4og-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safetyhard hat; andsound 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 _ength.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _Eye
"_d_ io,QiJ_ Protection
Snug
Fittin Heavy Duty
Ctothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
Keep all parts ofyour body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keepchildren, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of30 feet( 10meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when youare fatigued, ill,or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.

• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationined-
vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate achain saw with one hand.
Serious injury tothe 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 thechain saw only in awelbventi-
lated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
• Make surethe 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-
pletely 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 ascabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have al_chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
ofthe items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. For example, if improp-
er tools are used toremove or hold thefly*
wheel when servicing theclutch, 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.
• Keepthehandlesdry, clean, aod freeofoil
or fuel mixture.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
• Use only Poulan PRO® accessories and
replacement 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 nosmoking, open flames,
orworkthafcould cause sparks. Allow em
gine to cool 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 10feet (3 meters) from fueb
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. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
• Storethe unit andfuelin an areawherefuel
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 in ury. Kickback is the
backward, upward orsudden forward mot on
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chain near theupper tip of theguide barcon-
tacts any object such as a logor branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in thecut. Contacting aforeign o1_
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.
•Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts anobject atthe Ul_
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-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
saw tomove inthe opposite direction ofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
• Puff-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreign object in thewood in the
cut alongthebottomofthe guidebar andthe
saw chainis suddenlystopped.This sudden
stopping pulis the saw forward and away
from theoperatorandcouideasily causethe
operator to lose contro_ofthe saw.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or o1_
structions thatcan cause material topinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
Do not 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 withthe engineatfull
speed and the saw housing against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path

ClearThe Working Area
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 atthe 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 thechain.
• Beginandcontinuecuttingat fullspeed, 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 left
of the Sa_r_
Thumbon
underside of
handlebar
Never
hand positions
Elbow locked
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
• Keep agood, firm grip onthe 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.
•Positionyour left handon 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 tothe left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of the
SaW.
• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight. Itisdiffi-
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, donot rely only onsafety 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.
Reduced Kickback Symmetric_ Guide B_r

Syrnrr_tr_calGuideBar ['_e_.
Large Ra6ius _p
• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood togredually ride intothe 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 B175.1.
Conto_lred Depth Ga_lge
_[kDeflectSickback ElongatedforceGu_d Unk
LOW- K_ckb_ek _. and _Jlows wood
CheJn to gr_dueJly ride
into cutter
_Can Obstruct Material
Not a LOW-Kickback CheJn
• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance ofyour left handcontactingthechain
if your hand slips off thefront 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, designedtostopthechain in
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 theoperator. Kickback
can becaused by allowing contact ofthe bar
tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback can also becaused by pinching the
saw chain along thetop ofthe guide bar. This
Computed kickback an_lle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL P/N Length
220 530044834 16"
260 530044835 18"
NOTE: If this saw is to heused forcommer-
cial logging,a chain brake isrequired andshall
not beremoved or otherwise disabledto corn*
ply with FederalOSHA Regulationsfor Corn*
mercial Logging.
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 ANYOF THE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULD USE THE SAW 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 has alow kickback chain
and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit tothe
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
•Tipccntact in somecases maycause aligh[-
niog fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and backtoward the operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe
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 in ury.Do not rely exclusively
uponthesafetydevces but ntoyoursaw.
_WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA and ANSI standards.When purchasing
replacement bar and chain, considerations
should be given to the lower CKA values.
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to
the user, hi_her values indicate more angle
and higher kick energies. Computed angles
represented in the non-activated column in-
dicate 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 brake and resulting kick angle of saw.
_naHcases lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Z62.1, Z62.3, &ANSI B175.1 when used on
saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and
chain combinations other thanthose listed is
not recommended and may not meet the
CKA requirements per standard.
CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake
530051211 19 °
530051338 14 °
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gascline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and oints of
people prone to circulation disorders or

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
wea_ has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength,changein skin color ortexture,
or loss of fee_ingin thefingers, hands,orjoints,
discontinue the use of this toot and seek
medical attention. An ant_wibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operatepower toolson
a contthual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition ofthis tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Yoursaw isequipped
with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark
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
to be equipped with aspark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate achain saw in astate or locale
wheresuch regulations exist, you arelegally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation ofthe law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.
Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau_
tions can result in serious in ury. ffsituations
occur wh ch are not covered n th s manua,
use care and good udgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw islisted by Under*
writer's Laboratories,thc., and the Canadian
StandardsAssociation in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standard for Powered Tools - Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu*
potional Health and Safety
Protective gloves not provided) should be
worn dur ngassemb y.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (ff not
already attached)
_WARNING: Ifreceived assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
erly assembled andall fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!
1. Loosenand remove thechain brake nuta
and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
a_ Chain Brak_e
Ch Nuts
Bar Tool
3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter-
clockwise to move thetensioning rack as
far as it will go toward the front of the bar.
o Adjusting
_;_ ctrew
Tensioning Rack ,J/_ "_
4. Slide thebar behind clutob drum until bar
stops against clutob drum sprocket.
5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without followingthe illustration it
is easy to _ace the chain on the saw in the
wrongdirection. Use the illustr_ion ofthe
chain to determinethe proper direction.
Tip of
Bar
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
6

6. Place the chain over and behind the
clutch, fitting the drive links in the c_utch
drum sprocket.
Place chain onto the sprocket
7. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bac
8. Fitchain drive links in to bar groove.
9. Pul_the bar forward until the chain is
snug inthe grcove of the bar. Ensure all
drive links are in the bar groove.
10. Hold guide bar against the saw frame
and install the chain brake.
11. Replace thechain brake nuts andtighten
finger tight. Once the chain istensioned
you wil_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 the screwdriver end ofthe chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool) tomove the chain around
the bar. Ifthe chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. Iftcoloose, thechain will sag belowthe
bar.
Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool)
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
boring the first fewtimes, you use yoursaw. .
A_ways check cha=ntension each fime you
use and refuel your saw.
An adjusting screw (locked on the guide bar)
is usedto adjust thetension ofthe chain (see
illustration).
• Turn adjusting screw clockwise untilchain
solidly contacts bottom ofguide bar rail.
g
• Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,
rol_chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.
• Lift uptipofguidebar tocheckforsag. Re-
,ease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting
screw until sag does notexist.
• Tighten chain brake nuts securely with the
bar tool
Chu :nBraket.4/
• Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to
move chain around guide bar.
• If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and _oos-
en chain by turning the adjusting screw.
Redghten chain brake nuts.
• If chain is too loose, it win sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose.
WARNING: _fthe saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit tofamiliarize yourself with the _ocattanof
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Toot Front Hand Guard
(Bar Tool)
Chain Muffler
Barl ..............
Sprocket Hole /
Bar Oil Fill Cap/' Housing
Front Handle tatero
lUll, ou,0
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Rear Lockout
Handle
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Throttle Choke/ Chain Chain Chain
Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher
Lever
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCKOUT
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must bepressed
before you can squeeze the throttle tngger.
This feature preveuts you from accidentally
squeezing thetrigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke andfast idle are set by pulling the
CHOK_AST IDLE LEVER outto thefull ex-
tent for cc_dstarting or after refue_tag.The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine
duhog cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
_ar
Brake Nuts Guide Bar Sprocket
Hole
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 manu-
ally if the front hand guardis pushed forward.
The chain brake isdisengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front ham
die as far as possible.
CHAIN TENSION
_tis normalfcranewchaintostretchdurin_gfirst
30 minutes of operation. You should c[qeck
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION undertheASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: Muffler is very hotdur*
ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

_WARNING:Removefuelcapslow*
lywhenrefueling.
FUELINGENGINE
Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateon
unleadedgasoline.Beforeoperation,
gasolinemustbemixedwithagoodquality
synthetic2-cycleair-cooledengineoil
designedtobemixedataratioof40:1.
Poulan/WeedEaterbrandsyntheticoilis
recommended.Mixgasolineandoilataratio
of40:!.A40:1ratioisobtainedbymixing3.2
ounces(95ml)ofoilwith1gallon(4liters)of
unleadedgasoline,thcludedwiththissawis
a3.2ouncecontainerofoil.Pourtheentire
contentsofthiscontainerinto1gallonof
gasolinetoachievetheproperfuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotiveoil orboat oil. These
oils will came engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is addedto gasoline, shakecontainer
momentarily to assure that the fuel is
thoroughly mixed.Always read and followthe
safety rules relatingto fuel beforefueling 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 ruinthe bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown bysmoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.
Infreezing 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 topurepenough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO® bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. PoulanorPoulanPRO® oilresists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or
Poulan PRO® bar and chain oil is not
available, use agood grade SAE 30oil.
• Never use waste oilfor bar andchain lubd-
cation.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the o_Icap.
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 thegas tank, start the
engine and let if run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for eddb
tional information.
m_IbWARNIN_: 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 hold 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 saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle "_ Lefthand
,,t.-- on front
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling thestarter rope, donot use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold thehandle and letthe rope rewind
slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do notcut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: th the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
.._ ON
STOP
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent
(to the FULL CHOKE position).
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6times.
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand 5 times Then, proceed to the
next step.
NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as if it istrying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
9

5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe
HALFCHOKEposition.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
o_IEW)
J J
Ch _ It
fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL
6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine torun for approximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttietrigger to allow engineto returnto
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. MoveON/STOP switch tothe ON posi*
tion.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.
3. Stowty press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
5. 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 notstarted after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)
and then following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could requirepulling thestarter rope
handle many times depending on howbadly
the unit isflooded. Ifengine fails to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
,1_ WARNING: Ifthebrake bandis worn
too thin it may breakwhen the chain brake is
triggered. Witha broken brake bend, the chain
brake will notstop the chain. Thechain brake
should be replaced by an authedzedservice
dealer if any ped is worn to less than 0.020"
0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain brake
sheu dbe made by anauthorzed servce dea
er. Take your unit to the place of purchaseif
purchasedfrom a servicing dealer, or to the
nearest authorizedmaster 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
automaticalty (by sudden movement).
• _f the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling thefront hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
• When cutting with thesaw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
_/_ Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daity. The engine
must berunning when performingthis proce-
dure. This isthe only instance when thesaw
should beplaced onthe ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and thefront ham
die with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing thethrottle 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 handlewith 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 fal_ 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 t minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry,nomwoed 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 thechain out ofdirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly duUa chain
andthus increasethepossibilityof kickback.
•Practicecutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to getthe "feel" ofus-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine atfull speed theentire
time you are cutting.
• Allow thechain tocut foryou. Exerf only
light downward pressure, if you force
thecut, dama eto the bar,chain, or en-
gine can rescuer.
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