Poulan Pro P4018 AV User manual

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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
P4018 AV
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.
ADVERTENClA:
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graves.
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Poulan Poulan
1030 Stevens Creek Road 5855 Terry Fox Way
Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
545123643 8/25/06

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WARNING! This chain I_l
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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.
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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 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 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 instruc-
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 .j Safety Hat
Protection
,__. ,_mR. j Eye
"_l m'ell_ Protection
Snug
Fittine 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 animals 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 aiert. 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 weN-venti-
lated 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-
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 a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chah_ 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-
JUSTMEN_R
• 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 replace-
ment 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 10 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. Slowly 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
A_,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
stopping pulls the saw forward 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 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 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.
"_ .J.;; Kickback Path
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Clear The 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 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 bar nuts are securely tight-
ened 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
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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 teft thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-
pletely around the rear handle whether
your are right handed or teft handed, Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked,
• Position your teft 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 line
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
shoutder 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 significantIy re-
duce the number and seriousness of kick-
backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoiine powered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
__a,I Radius Tip

Symm°trio ,Gu,de a,I'%;
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 B175.1,
Contoured Depth Gauge
D Elongated Guard Link
....
Low-Kickback _ and allowswood
Chain to gradually ride
into oulter
"_ "_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 haedtebar,
• 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.
_WARNING: 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 allowing 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 ofthe guide bar. This action may
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL P/N Length
P4018 AV 952044418 18"
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging,
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-
erator. Either of these events may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY
UPON ANY 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 dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a servic-
ing deaIer, 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,
_, WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed inthe
CKA table below represents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combinations will have
when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-
dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-
dards. When purchasing replacement bar and
chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values, Lower CKA values repre-
sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
Computed angles represented indicate total
energy and angle associated 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 all cases lower CKA val-
ues represent a safer operating environment
for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62,1, Z62,3, & ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
than those listed is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.
CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake
952051338 33 °
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal sweflings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel

damageinotherwisehealthypeople.If
symptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,
lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,
discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseek
medicalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystem
doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofthese
problems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson
acontinualandregutarbasismustmonitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe
conditionofthistool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting 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, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or Iocale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresth_g screen.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
OSA Z62,1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational
Health and Safety
OSA Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING TH E BAR &CHAIN (Ifnot
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly
assembled and ali 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 bar nuts and the
clutch cover from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Clutch
Bar nuts Location of
"_ shipping
_7_ spacer
Chain adjustment tool/L_____________,_"
(Bar Tool) _"
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
following illustration.
Inside
view of
clutch
cover
Adjustment located on clutch cover
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 on bar bolts until guide bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.
Bar bolts
uidebo \
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
7. Placechainoverandbehindclutchre-
tainer,fittingthedrivelinksintheclutch
drumsprocket.
8. Fitbottomofdrivetinksbetweenthe
teethinthesprocketinthenoseofthe
guidebar.
9. Fitchaindrivelinksintobargroove.
10.Pullguidebarforwarduntilchainissnug
inguidebargroove.Ensurealldrive
tinksareinthebargroove.
11.Now,installclutchcovermakingsure
theadjustingpinispositionedinthelow-
erhoteintheguidebar.Rememberthis
pinmovesthebarforwardandback-
wardasthescrewisturned.
Guide
Bar
ChainAdjustment
BarNutsAdjustingTool
Screw(BarTool)
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chains
stretch 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.
1. Loosen bar nuts until theyarefingertight
against the clutch cover.
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
Adjusting
Screw
Cover
Adjusting Pin Hole
Guide Bar
12. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only.
Once the chain is tensioned, you will
need to tighten bar nuts.
CHAIN TENSION
(including units with chain a_ready h_stalled)
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
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 tool (bar tool) to move chain around
guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, itis too
tight. Ifthe chain is too loose, itwill sag below
the bar.
3. Using bar tool. roll chain around guide bar
to ensure a]] links are in bar groove.
4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar. then turn ad-
justing screw 1/4 turn clockwise. Repeat
until sag does not exist.
Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn
5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securety with the bar tool.
6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool
to move chain around guide bar.
7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
SiightIy loosen bar nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
nuts.
8. If chain istoo loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.
WARNING: 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 illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Front Handle
Chain Front Hand Guard /
Adjustment Tool _ Starter Rope
(Bar Tool)
Chain Muffler
ON/STOP
Switch Choke/
Pastldle
Lever
Bar
Sprocket
Hole
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Chain
Primer Bulb
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Throttle
Trigger Clutch Cover Bar Nuts
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.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
Guide Bar
Catcher
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 kick-
back. The chain brake activates manually ifthe
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 normai for a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 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.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_, WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
handling information in the safety rules sec-
tion of this manual before you begin. If you do
not understand the fuel handling h_formation
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help
from someone that does understand the h_-
formation or call the customer assistance
help line at 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
_ WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-
ly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
[_ Toobtain the correct oil mix I
_'_1 ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
I \_1 -F/ 2,cycle synthetic oil into I
[ _ one gallon of fresh gas. ]
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-
cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ra-
tio of 40:t, Poutae/WEED EATER brand syn-
thetic oil is recommended. A 40:t ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 mI) of oil
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
Included with this saw is a 3,2 ounce (95 ml)
container of Poulan/WEED EATER brand syn-
thetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-
tainer into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to
achieve the prober fuel mixture,
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil
These oils will cause engine damage, When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container, Always read and follow the
safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL
WITH CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too 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. Poutan oil
resists high temperature thinning,
If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available,
use a good grade BAE 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 alcohoFblended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
ration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible, The chain brake must be
disengaged before cutting with the saw,
,_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 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" (40 - 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
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.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger,
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with
the choke/fast idle lever in the FU LL CH O KE
position, HELPFUL TIP I
!f y°ur engine still d°es n°t I
start after following these I
instructions, please car!
1-800- 554 -5728.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: In 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.

IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
Lever
1. MoveON/STOPswitchtotheONposi-
tion.
2. Pullchoke/fastidleleverouttothefull
extent(totheFULLCHOKEposition).
3. Slowlypressprimerbulb6times.
4. Pullthestarterropesharply5timeswith
yourrighthand.Then.proceedtothe
nextstep.
NOTE:Iftheenginesoundsasifitistrying
tostartbeforethe5thpull,stoppullingand
immediatelyproceedtothenextstep.
5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe
HALFCHOKEposition.
CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER
OFF
HALF
FULL
/
6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly 5 seconds. Then. squeeze and re-
lease the throttle trigger to allow engine
to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
FULL CHOKE position to set the fast
idle, then push the lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply 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 not started 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 require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit isflooded. 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 istriggered. With a broken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer ifany part is worn to less
than 0.020" (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
•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 Engaged
.... _ Z
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.
G rip 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 tip of the guide bar
fall forward and contact the stump. When the
tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should
activate.
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OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
• Out 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 end sand. Even a
small amount of dirt wilt quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the '_eel" of using
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 sew frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Allowthechaintooutforyou. Exertonly
light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-
gine 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, unneces-
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine, It is recommended that
the engine not be operated for lon-
ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.
• To avoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, 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 im-
mediately.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.
• Clear the work area. You need a clear area
aII around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
• The chain sew 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. If thetrunk 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
fail. 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, end 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 fall.
_Plan a clear retreat path
-,%
;_.... _.,_-"_- Direction of Fall
45 ° /
jkxe_-t"
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 ore) in diameter or larger)
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. Out 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 inches
(5 cm) above center of notch.
First cut } Z'; I /
Notch ...,_t _ _J: [ =,.
• After removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on the opposite side of
the notch. This is done by making e cut about
two inches (5 cm) 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 prevent the tree
from falling in the wrong direction.
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Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall Opening
of felling
Closing of
notch
NOTE: Before felHng 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.
• 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 partialIy 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 pul_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 log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-
tor,
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the tog 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 plastic 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
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 tog.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure. Overcutt,ng
Undercutting "" *_:,
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 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut,
• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching, See il-
lustrations 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.
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Using a log for support
2 nd Cut
I st Cut
_/1st Cut
Using asupport stand
2 nd Cut k_
ut
._,,_ I st Cut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING: Be alert for and guard
against kickback, Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or objects
at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or
pruning. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING: Neverolimbintoatreeto
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-
forms, a log, or in any position which can cause
you to tose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
•Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are
smafl size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whip toward you or pull you off baF
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 clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Always limbatreeafter itis cutdown. Only
then can timbing be done safety 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.
Out 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.
• Atways use an overcut to cut small and free-
ty hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.
PRUNING
_b WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs
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 1/3of the way through the
bottom of the limb,
• Next make a 2rid cut all the way through
the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a
1 to 2 inch (2.5 to 5 cm) collar from the truck
of the tree.
_ThiPrd! Sec°nd cut_Y'_'_
Collar lit_
X_!_ _ First cut
/Pruning technique
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AWARNING: 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.
IMPORTANT: Have all
f_ repairs other than the rec-
_ _ _ ommended maintenance
_ _/_/ described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
/f any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan may not pay for repairs
under warranty. It is your responsibility
to maintain and perform general mainte-
nance.
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 -
Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments will need to be made periodicaF
ly to properly maintain your unit.
• Onceayear, replacett_e spark plug. airfilter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new spark plug and air _ter assures proper
air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run
better and last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil
to appear under the saw after engine stops.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
•ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by moving the
switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-
gine stops; then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
Bar Nuts
Chain
Muffler
Cylinder Shield
Air Filter
Handle Screws
Vibration Mounts
Starter Housing
Front Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts
slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
nance:
• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
• Saw has to be forced through the cut.
• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean ali sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to STOP.
• Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of operation.
Remove Sawdust From _ _
Guide Bar G_ov__._"
Oil Holes * a
• 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 afiat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
_ Pile Rail Edges_ r] N
and Sides I U I
Square ] ]
Worn Groove Correct Groove
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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex-
cess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-
placement 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.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
• See FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Cap
• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
• After each use. inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CHECK CHAIN BRAKE
See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
section.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or
other flammable solvent to avoid creath_g a
fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative
emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine and h_creases fuel con-
sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently h_dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned, it is advisable to replace your air fil-
ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op-
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cyIinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
Air Filter
Cover
Cylinder
Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
Aid,WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
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.
Spark Exhaust
Arresting Outlet
Screen Cover
Nut
Muffler
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 nut from the ex-
haust outlet cover.
2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover.
3. Remove spark arresting screen. Handle
screen carefully to prevent damage.
4. Clean the spark arresting screen gently
with a wire brush. Replace screen if
breaks are found.
5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler
parts.
6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely.
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better, ignition timing is fixed and non-
adjustable.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cyfinder 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
(19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap
should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
Cylinder
Cover
Plug Boot
Spark
Plug
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel fi_ter, drain your unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its
connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from
tank and remove from line. Replace and re-
assemble.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section.
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chah_ sharpening is a complicated task and
requires special tools. We recommend that
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
_lk WARNING: The chain will be moving
during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-
tective equipment and observe all safety pre-
cautions. 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 foflowing 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 tt_eengine stalls, idle is too slow. Ad-
just 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 tabeled T.
• Turn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine speed.
• Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
if you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at t-800-554-6723.
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• AHow the engine to coo], and secure the
unit before storing or transporting,
• Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store chain saw with all guards in place
and position chain saw so that any sharp
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or
c_oth.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos-
its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso-
line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-
er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1,2-cycle engine
oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer.
if you do not use this oil. you can add afuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank.
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HELPFULTIP I
During storage of your gas/ I
/_Af_l_ oil mixture, the oil will sepa- I
_l_ljl_._,_ rate from the gas. I
_lj_] We recommend that you I
_J shake the gas can weekly I
to insure proper blending of I
the gas and oi!. J
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-
ommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
A_, WARNING: Alwaysstopunit and disconnect spark plug before performh_g 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. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel 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 will 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.
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Poulan warrants to the original purchaser
that each new Poulan brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
purchase,
1YEAR -Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial Professional, or Income Pro-
ducing purposes,
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
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 Poulan for
this chain saw, Additionally, this warranty
does not cover damage caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance, or if the
saw is altered in any way which in our judge-
ment affects its condition or operation. This
warranty does not cover tune-up, spark
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other
parts which wear and require replacement
with reasonable use during the warranty pe-
riod, This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set-up, installation of guide bar and
chain, and normal adjustments explained in
the instruction manual such as carburetor
adjustments and chain tension adjustments.
This warranty 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 EX-
PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN,
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-
TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU,
The policy of Poulan is to continuously im-
prove its products. Therefore, Poulan re-
serves the right to change, modify, or discon-
tinue models, designs, specifications, and
accessories of all products at any time with-
out notice or obligation to any purchaser.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-
TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi-
ronment Canada and Poulan/WEED EATER
are pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your year 2005 and later
small off-road engine, in California, all small
off-roed engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-
smog standards. Poulan/WEED EATER must
warrant the emission control system on your
small off-roed engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance of your small
off-roed 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-roed engine 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 RESPONSlBI-
UTIES: As the small off-road engine engine
owner, you are responsible for fi_e perfor-
mance of the required maintenance listed in
your instruction manual.
PoulanANEED EATER recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your small off-roed engine, but Poulan/WEED
EATER cannot deny warranty solety for the
lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the
performance of all scheduled maintenance. As
the small off-road engine engine owner, you
should be aware that Poulan/WEED EATER
may deny you warranty coverage if your small
off-road engine engine or a part of it has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts
not made or approved by the original equip-
ment manufacturer, You are responsible for
presenting your small off-road engine to an
PoulanANEED EATER authorized repair cen-
ter as soon as a problem exists. Warranty re-
pairs 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 COMMENCEMENT DATE:
The warranty period begins on the date the
small off-roed engine is purchased, LENGTH
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a
period of two years from the initial date of pur-
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-
placement of any warranted part will be per-
formed at no charge to the owner at an ap-
proved PoulanANEED EATER servicing
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center. If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call PouIanANEED EATER at
1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY 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 replace as necessary"
shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted
part which is scheduled for replacement as re-
quired maintenance shall be warranted for the
period of time up to the first scheduled replace-
ment point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The
owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war-
ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is
performed at an approved Poulan/WEED
EATER servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES: PouIanANEED EATER may be li-
able 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 im-
proper maintenance are not covered. ADD-
ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-
on or modified parts can be ,qrounds for
disallowing a warranty claim. Poulan/WEED
EATER is not liable to cover failures of war-
ranted parts caused by the use of add-on or
modified parts, HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If
you have any questions regarding your war-
ranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call Poulan/WEED EATER at
1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re-
pairs shall be provided at all Poulan/WEED
EATER service centers. Call:
1-800-554-6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS-
SION RELATED PARTS: Any Poulan/
WEED EATER approved replacement part
used in the performance of any warranty
maintenance or repair on emission related
parts will be provided without charge to the
owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS UST: Car-
buretor, ignition System: Spark Plug (covered
up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module,
Muffler including catalyst. MAINTENANCE
STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the
performance of all required maintenance as
defined in the instruction manual.
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)
_i_ Intermediate (125 hours)
[] Extended (300 hours)
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ADVERTENClA:iEsta
sierra de cadena puede ser
peligrosa! El uso descuidado
o indebido de esta herramienta
puede causar graves heridas.
D Lea y comprenda el
manual de instruc-
ciones antes de usar la
sierra.
Use siempre la proteccion de oidos apropiada, Ia proteccion de
ojos y la protecci6n de la cabeza.
_n • A
Use siempre ias dos manes cuando trabaje con la sierra de
cadena.
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 eI freno de cadena para la
combinaci6n de barra y cadena indicada en la etiqueta.
_ ADVERTENCIA: Desconecte
siempre el cable de ta bujia y col6quelo
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 et caso 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 manuai hasta estar seguro o compren-
dedo completamente y poder seguir todas
las reglas de segundad, precauci6ns e
instrucciones de uso que se dan en 61.
• 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.
• Use equipo protector. Siempre use calzado
de seguridad con puntas de acero y suelas
anti-deslizantes; ropa ajustada el cuerpo;
guantes gruesos de uso industrial anti-desli-
zantes; protecci6n de ojos tales como gafas
de seguridad que no se empa[fian y con ab-
erturas de ventiltaci6n o mascara protectora
para la cara; casco 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 hacerse re-
visar la audici6n frecuentemente ya que el
ruido de tas sierras de cadena puede daflar
los oidos.
Proteccion Casco Duro
de Oidos
_- =_ Proteccion de
I'_I_II" Ojos
Ropa Ajustada
al Cuer Guantes de
Uso Industrial
Zapatos de Pantorrilleras
Seguridad uridad
• Mantenga todas las partes det cuerpo ateja-
das de la cadena siempre queet motor este
en funcionamiento.
• Mantenga a los nii_os, espectadores y ani-
males a una distancia minima de 10 metros
(30 pies) del #trea de trabajo o cuando esta
hacienco arrancar el motor.
• No levante ni opere la sierras de cadena
cuando est#t faigado, enfermo, ansioso o si
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