Poulan Pro PP4218AV User manual

PP4218AV
Poulan PRO
9335 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
For Occasional Use Only
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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This chain saw
can be dangerous! Careless or
im ro er use can cause serious
or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when o erating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar ti with any ob-
ject should be avoided; ti contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly u ward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
Always wear a ro riate
ear rotection, eye rotec-
tion and head rotection.
XX_ Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar and chain
combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON osition.
Slowly ress rimer bulb
6 times.
Pull the starter ro e
shar ly 5 times with your
right hand.
Pull the starter ro e shar ly
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE osi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE osition.
Starting
Reminder
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
s ark lug wire and lace wire where it can-
not contact s ark lug to revent accidental
starting when setting u , trans orting, ad-
justing or making re airs exce t carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-s eed wood-
cutting tool, s ecial safety recautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or im ro er use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
SRead this manual carefully until you com-
letely understand and can follow all safety
rules, recautions, and o erating instruc-
tions before attem ting to use the unit.
SRestrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, recautions, and o erating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
SWear rotective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-sli soles;
snug-fitting clothing; safety cha s; heavy-
duty, non-sli gloves; eye rotection such
as non-fogging, vented goggles or face
screen; an a roved safety hard hat; and
sound barriers (ear lugs or mufflers) to
rotect your hearing. Regular users
should have hearing checked regularly as
chain saw noise can damage hearing. Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.
Snu
Fittin
Clothin
Safety
Shoes Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearin
Protection
Safety
Hat
SKee all arts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
SKee children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other eo le or
animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or o erating the chain saw.
SDo not handle or o erate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or u set, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good hysical condition and men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before o erating a chain saw.
SCarefully lan your sawing o eration in ad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a lanned retreat ath.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
SDo not o erate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the o erator, hel ers, by-
standers or any combination of these er-
sons may result from one-handed o era-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
SO erate the chain saw only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
SDo not o erate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
SMake 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.
SDo not ut ressure on the saw at the end
of the cut. A lying ressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
leted.
SSto the engine before setting the saw down.
SDo not o erate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, im ro erly adjusted, or not com-
letely and securely assembled. Always
re lace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
SWith the engine sto ed, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, referably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
SHave all chain saw service erformed by a
qualified service dealer with the exce tion
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. For exam le, if im ro -
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.
SMake certain the saw chain sto s moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENT.
SNever modify your saw in any way.
SKee the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
SKee fuel and oil ca s, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
SUse only Poulan PRO accessories and re-
lacement arts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
SDo not smoke while handling fuel or while
o erating the saw.
SEliminate all sources of s arks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or oured.
There should be nosmoking, o en flames,
or work that could cause s arks. Allow en-
gine to cool before refueling.
SAlways have fire extinguishing tools avail-
able if you should need them.
SMix and our fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated lace; and use an a roved,
marked container for all fuel ur oses.
Wi e u all fuel s ills before starting saw.

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SMove at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
STurn the engine off and let saw cool in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, a er, etc. Slowly remove fuel ca
and refuel unit.
SStore the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
va ors cannot reach s arks or o en
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING: Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, u ward or sudden forward motion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain
near the u er ti of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or when the
wood closes in and inches the saw chain in
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood
can also result in loss of chain saw control.
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the u er
ti of the guide bar. This contact can cause
the chain to dig into the object, which sto s
the chain for an instant. The result is a light-
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide bar u and back toward the o erator.
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the
wood closes in and inches the moving saw
chain in the cut along the to of the guide bar
and the saw chain is suddenly sto ed. This
sudden sto ing of the chain results in a re-
versal of the chain force used to cut wood
and causes the saw to move in the o osite
direction of the chain rotation. The saw is
driven straight back toward the o erator.
S 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 sto ed. This sudden
sto ing ulls the saw forward and away
from the o erator and could easily cause the
o erator to lose control of the saw.
Avoid Pinch- Kickback:
SBe extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions that can cause material to inch
the to of or otherwise sto the chain.
SDo not cut more than one log at a time.
SDo not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull- In:
SAlways begin cutting with the engine at full
s eed and the saw housing against wood.
SUse wedges made of lastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut o en.
Kickback Path
Clear The
Working Area
Avoid Obstructions
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
SRecognize that kickback can ha en.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of sur rise
which contributes to accidents.
SNever let the moving chain contact any ob-
ject at the ti of the guide bar.
SKee the working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,
fences, stum s, 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.
SKee your saw chain shar and ro erly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain shar ening
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine
sto ed, never with the engine running.
Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight-
ened after tensioning the chain.
SBegin and continue cutting at full s eed. If
the chain is moving at a slower s eed,
there is greater chance of kickback occur-
ring.
SCut one log at a time.
SUse extreme caution when re-entering a
revious cut.
SDo not attem t cuts starting with the ti of
the bar ( lunge cuts).
SWatch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and inch or fall into chain.
SUse the Reduced- Kickback Guide Bar
and Low- Kickback Chain s ecified for
your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Never reverse
hand ositions
Stand to the
left of the saw
Thumb on
underside of
handlebar
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
Elbow locked
SKee a good, firm gri on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running and don’t
let go. A firm gri will hel you reduce kick-
back and maintain control of the saw. Kee
the fingers of your left hand encircling and

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your left thumb under the front handlebar.
Kee your right hand com letely around the
rear handle whether your are right handed or
left handed. Kee your left arm straight with
the elbow locked.
SPosition your left hand on the front handle-
bar so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
hand ositions for any ty e of cutting.
SStand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
SStand slightly to the left side of the saw to
kee your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
SDo not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
SDo not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING: The following features
are included on your saw to hel 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 recautions,
instructions, and maintenance in this manual
to hel avoid kickback and other forces
which can result in serious injury.
SReduced- Kickback Guide Bar, designed
with a small radius ti which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar ti . 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 owered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.
Small Radius Tip
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Symmetrical Guide Bar
Lar e Radius Tip
SLow- Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured de th gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-
Kickback Chain has met kickback er-
formance requirements when tested on a
re resentative sam le of chain saws be-
low 3.8 cubic inch dis lacement s ecified
in ANSI B175.1.
Low- Kickback
Chain
Not a Low- Kickback Chain
Can Obstruct Material
Contoured
Depth
Gau e
Elon ated Guard Link
Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to radually ride
into cutter
SFront Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand sli s off the front handlebar.
SPosition of front and rear handlebars, de-
signed with distance between handles and
“in-line” with each other. The s read and
“in-line” osition of the hands rovided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the ivot of
the saw back toward the o erator if kick-
back occurs.
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
SChain Brake, designed to sto 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 u
toward the o erator. Kickback can be caused
by allowing contact of the bar ti in the danger
zone with any hard object. Kickback can also
be caused by inching the saw chain along the
to of the guide bar. This action may ush the
guide bar ra idly back toward the o erator. Ei-
ther 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 PROP-
ERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICK-
BACK. Reduced- kickback guide bars and
low- kickback saw chains reduce the chance
and magnitude of kickback and are recom-
mended. Your saw has a low kickback chain
and bar as original equi ment. Re airs on a
chain brake should be made by an authorized
servicing dealer. Take your unit to the lace of
urchase if urchased from a servicing dealer,
or to the nearest authorized master service
dealer.
STi contact in some cases may cause a light-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide
bar u and back toward o erator.
SPinching the saw chain along the to of the
guide bar may ush the guide bar ra idly
back toward the o erator.
SEither of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively u on
devices built into your saw.

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WARNING: Com uted kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the
CKA table below re resents 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 urchasing re lacement bar and
chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values. Lower CKA values re re-
sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
Com uted angles re resented indicate total
energy and angle associated without activation
of the chain brake during kickback. Activated
angle re resents chain sto ing time relative to
activation angle of chain break and resulting
kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val-
ues re resent a safer o erating 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 er standard.
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
P/N Len th CHAIN P/N
18″
MODEL CKA without chain brake
PP4218AV 33_ 952051338952044689
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 com ly with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: Ex osure to vibrations
through rolonged use of gasoline owered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
eo le rone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy eo le. If
sym toms occur such as numbness, ain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
roblems. Users who o erate ower tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their hysical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equi ed
with a tem erature limiting muffler and s ark
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 equi ed with a s ark arresting screen. If
you o erate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
res onsible for maintaining the o erating
condition of these arts. Failure to do so is a
violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the s ark arresting
screen. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions 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- 000 American National
Standards for Gasoline- Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z6 .1- 003 Chain Saws - Occu a-
tional Health and Safety
CSA Z6 .3- 004 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
ational Health and Safety

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ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not rovided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
WARNING: If received assembled,
re eat all ste s to ensure your saw is ro erly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is shar 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 lastic shi ing s acer (if
resent).
Clutch cover
Bar nuts
Chain adjustment tool
(Bar Tool)
Location of
shippin
spacer
3. An adjusting in and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
ortant when assembling the bar, that the
in located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment in u and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
following illustration.
Adjustment located on clutch cover
Inside
view of
clutch
cover
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting in just
touches the sto . This should allow the
in to be near the correct osition.
5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar
sto s against clutch drum s rocket.
Guide bar
Bar bolts
6. Carefully remove the chain from the ack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN
DIIRECTION
OF
ROT
A
TION
Ti of
Bar
Cutters
De th
Gauge
Drive
Links
7. Place chain over and behind clutch re-
tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum s rocket.
8. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the s rocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
11. Now, install clutch cover making sure
the adjusting in is ositioned in the low-
er hole in the guide bar. Remember this
in moves the bar forward and back-
ward as the screw is turned.

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Clutch
Cover
Lower
Hole
Guide Bar
Adjusting Pin
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 already installed)
WARNING: Wear rotective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is shar 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. Attem ting 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, it is too
tight. If the chain is too loose, it will sag below
the bar.
Chain Adjustment
Tool
(Bar Tool)
Guide
Bar
Adjusting
Screw
Bar Nuts
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very im ortant. Chains
stretch during use. This is es ecially 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 they are finger tight
against the clutch cover.
2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain
solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.
Adjusting
Screw
3. Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar
to ensure all links are in bar groove.
4. Lift u ti of guide bar to check for sag.
Release ti of guide bar, then turn ad-
justing screw
1
/
4
turn clockwise. Re eat
until sag does not exist.
Adjusting Screw -
1
/
4
Turn
5. While lifting ti of guide bar, tighten bar
nuts securely with the bar tool.
Bar Nuts
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.
Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw
1
/
4
turn counterclockwise. Retighten bar
nuts.
8. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT o erate the saw if
the chain is loose.
NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly
when the weight of the chain does not cause it
to sag below the guide bar (with the chain saw
sitting in an u right osition), but the chain still
moves freely around the guide bar.
WARNING: If the saw is o erated
with a loose chain, the chain could jum off the
guide bar and result in serious injury to the o -
erator and/or damage the chain making it un-
usable. If the chain jum s off the guide bar, in-
s ect each drive link for damage. Damaged
chain must be re aired or re laced.

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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Com are the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer Bulb
Bar Oil Fill Ca
Chain
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Ro e
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Ca
Bar
S rocket
Hole Starter Housing
Guide Bar
Bar Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle Trigger
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting Screw
Chain
Catcher
Clutch Cover
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to sto the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
s eed.
THROTTLE LOCK- OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK- OUT must be
ressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature revents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by ulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke rovides additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to rovide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE
The chain brake is a device designed to sto
the chain if kickback occurs. The chain brake
activates automatically in the event of kick-
back. The chain brake activates manually if the
front hand guard is ushed forward. The chain
brake is disengaged by ulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as far as
ossible.
CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of o eration. You should check
your chain tension each time before you start
the chain saw. See CHAIN TENSION under
the ASSEMBLY section.
WARNING: If the saw is o erated
with a loose chain, the chain could jum off
the guide bar and result in serious injury to
the o erator and/or damage the chain mak-
ing it unusable.

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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.
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 information
do not attem t to fuel your unit. Seek hel
from someone that does understand the in-
formation or call the customer assistance
hel line at 1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel ca slow-
ly when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2- cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
IMPORTANT: This equi ment is designed
to o erate on unleaded gasoline with a minim-
um 87 octane (R+M/2 method), with ethanol
blended u to 10% maximum by volume
(E-10). Before o eration, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. Mix gasoline
and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained
by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine
damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions
rinted on container. Once oil is added to gas-
oline, shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read
and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit. Purchase fuel in quantities
that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in
your unit. This will cause ermanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.Do not
use alternate fuels such as ethanol blends
above 10% by volume (E-15, E-85) or any
methanol blended fuel. Use of these fuels can
cause major engine erformance and durability
roblems.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is rovided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is ke t
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little 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 um enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and
chain oil is recommended to rotect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and fric-
tion. Poulan or Poulan PRO oil resists high
tem erature thinning.
If Poulan or Poulan PRO bar and chain oil is
not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
SAlways sto the engine before removing
the oil ca .
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by ulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as ossible. The chain brake must be
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle s eed. If
the chain moves at idle s eed 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 osition.
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.
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
Starter Ro e Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
Use
only
15
″
-
18
″
(40
-
45
cm)
of
ro e er ull.
Hold saw firmly while ulling starter ro e.
WARNING: Do not attem t to throw
or dro - start the chain saw. Doing so will ut
the o erator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When ulling the starter ro e, do not use the
full extent of the ro e as this can cause the
ro e to break. Do not let starter ro e sna
back. Hold the handle and let the ro e re-
wind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm u
before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attem t to cut material with
the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE
osition.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- 800- 4- 6723.

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STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm
engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE: In the following ste s, when the
choke/fast idle lever is ulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
Choke
Lever
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON osi-
tion.
2. Slowly ress rimer bulb 6 times.
3. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE osition).
4. Pull the starter ro e shar ly 5 times with
your right hand. Then, roceed to the
next ste .
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th ull, sto ulling and
immediately roceed to the next ste .
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE osition.
OFF
HALF
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL
6. Pull the starter ro e shar ly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine to run for a roximate-
ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-
lease the throttle trigger to allow engine
to return to idle s eed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON osi-
tion.
2. Slowly ress rimer bulb 6 times.
3. To set the fast idle, ull the choke/fast
idle lever out to the full extent (to the full
choke osition); then ush the lever
back in to the HALF CHOKE osition.
4. Pull the starter ro e shar ly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle s eed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 ulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by ushing the choke/fast idle lever in
com letely (to the OFF CHOKE osition)
and then following the warm engine starting
rocedure listed above. Ensure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON osition.
Starting could require ulling the starter ro e
handle many times de ending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With a broken brake band,
the chain brake will not sto the chain. The
chain brake should be re laced by an autho-
rized service dealer if any art is worn to less
than 0.020″(0.5 mm) thick. Re airs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
lace of urchase if urchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
SThis saw is equi ed with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to sto the chain if
kickback occurs.
SThe inertia- activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is ushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
SIf the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by ulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
ossible.
SWhen cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
En a ed
Disen a ed
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when erforming this roce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be laced on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Gri the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. A ly full throttle by
fully de ressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your gri around the front handle. The chain
should sto immediately.

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Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When erforming the
following rocedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Gri the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw a roximately 14″(35 cm) above
a stum or other wooden surface. Release
your gri on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the ti of the guide bar
fall forward and contact the stum . When the
ti of the bar hits the stum , the brake should
activate.
OPERATING TIPS
SCheck chain tension before first use, after
1 minute of o eration, and each time be-
fore you start the chain saw. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, lastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
SSto the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Ins ect the saw and re air or re-
lace arts as necessary. If the chain
jum s off the guide bar, ins ect the chain
for damaged drive links before reinstalling.
Burrs on drive links, which revent them
from entering the groove of the guide bar,
can be removed with a flat file.
SKee the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will dull a chain, increase
the ossibility of kickback, and require chain
shar ening or re lacement.
SPractice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing o eration.
SSqueeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full s eed before cutting.
SBegin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
SKee the engine at full s eed the entire
time you are cutting.
SAllow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward ressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-
gine can result.
SRelease the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is com leted, 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.
STo avoid losing control when cut is com-
lete, do not ut ressure on saw at end
of cut.
SSto 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 com any should be notified
immediately.
SCarefully lan your sawing o eration in ad-
vance.
SClear the work area. You need a clear area
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
SThe chain saw o erator should kee on
the u hill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
SStudy the natural conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a articular direction.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a articular direction include:
SThe wind direction and s eed.
SThe lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be a arent due to uneven or
slo ing terrain. Use a lumb or level to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.
SWeight and branches on one side.
SSurrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
it can sna and fall toward the o erator.
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths
from the nearest erson or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
les, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.
Plan a clear retreat ath to the rear and diag-
onal to the line of fall.
Direction of Fall
45_
Plan a clear retreat path
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 cm) 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 o osite 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. If us-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, kee saw
chain from contacting ground to revent dull-
ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
SMake notch cut by cutting the to of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next com lete 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.

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Notch
First cut
Second cut
Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches
(5 cm) above center of notch.
Hin e
SAfter removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on the o osite side of
the notch. This is done by making a 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 hel revent the tree
from falling in the wrong direction.
Openin of
fellin cut
Closin of
notch
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
NOTE: Before felling cut is com lete, use
wedges to o en the cut if necessary to
control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or lastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
SBe alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,
or movement in the u er branches.
SAs tree starts to fall, sto saw, ut it down,
and get away quickly on your lanned re-
treat ath.
SDO NOT cut down a artially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with
artially fallen trees that may be oorly
su orted. When a tree doesn’t fall com-
letely, set the saw aside and ull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any ortion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
SCut only one log at a time.
SCut shattered wood very carefully; shar
ieces of wood could be flung toward o era-
tor.
SUse a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another erson to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the log with your leg
or foot.
SDo 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 ulling out ex osed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING
WARNING: If saw becomes
inched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. You can lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Sto the
saw, drive a wedge of lastic 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 attem t to restart
your saw when it is inched or hung in a log.
Use
a
wedge
to
remove
pinched
saw
Turn saw OFF and use a lastic or
wooden wedge to force cut o en.
Overcutting begins on the to side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward res-
sure.
Overcutting
Undercutting
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with to of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light u ward res-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to ush back toward you.
WARNING: Never turn saw u side
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this osition.
Always make your first cut on the com res-
sion side of the log. The com ression side of
the log is where the ressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.
Second cut
First cut on compression side of lo
First cut on compression side of lo
Second cut

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BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT
SOvercut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
SRoll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
SWatch for logs with a com ression side to
revent the saw from inching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with a com res-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
SRemember your first cut is always on the
com ression side of the log.
(Refer to the following illustrations for your
first and second cut)
SYour first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
SFinish with your second cut.
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a log for support
2
nd
Cut
1
st
Cut
1
st
Cut
2
nd
Cut
Using a support stand
1
st
Cut
2
nd
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
runing. Allowing such contact can result in
serious injury.
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to
limb or rune. Do not stand on ladders, lat-
forms, a log, or in any osition which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.
IMPORTANT POINTS
SWork slowly, kee ing both hands firmly
gri ed on the saw. Maintain secure footing
and balance.
SWatch out for s ring oles. S ring oles are
small size limbs which can catch the saw
chain and whi toward you or ull you off bal-
ance. Use extreme caution when cutting
small size limbs or slender material.
SBe alert for s ringback. Watch out for
branches that are bent or under ressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
SKee a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tri ing
over them.
LIMBING
SAlways limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and ro -
erly.
SLeave the larger limbs underneath the felled
tree to su ort the tree as you work.
SStart at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the to , cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
SKee the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree o osite the
branch you are cutting.
SRemove larger, su orting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
SAlways use an overcut to cut small and free-
ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and inch the saw.
PRUNING
WARNING: Limit runing to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a
rofessional to do the job.
SMake your first cut 1/3 of the way through the
bottom of the limb.
SNext make a 2nd 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.
First cut
Second cut
Third cut
Collar
Pruning technique

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SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the s ark
lug before erforming maintenance exce t
for carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be erformed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan PRO may not pay for
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level Before each use. . . .
Bar lubrication Before each use. . . . . . .
Chain tension Before each use. . . . . . .
Chain shar ness Before each use. . . . .
For damaged arts Before each use. . .
For loose ca s Before each use. . . . . .
For loose fasteners Before each use. . .
For loose arts Before each use. . . . . .
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Com lete saw After each use. . . . . . .
Air filter Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chain brake Every 5 hours*. . . . . . . . .
S ark arresting screen
and muffler Every 25 hours*. . . . . . . . . .
Replace spark plug Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly. . .
* Hours of O eration -
Each hour of o eration is a roximately
2 tanks of fuel.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to o erator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the o erator must main-
tain unit as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments will need to be made eriodical-
ly to ro erly maintain your unit.
SOnce a year, re lace the s ark lug, air filter,
and check guide bar and chain for wear. A
new s ark lug and air filter assures ro er
air-fuel mixture and hel s your engine run
better and last longer.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
lacement of damaged or worn arts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil
to a ear under the saw after engine sto s.
Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.
SON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions ro erly by moving the
switch to the STOP osition. Make sure en-
gine sto s; then restart engine and continue.
SFuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel tank
shows signs of damage or leaks.
SOil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SBar Nuts
SChain
SMuffler
SCylinder Shield
SAir Filter
SHandle Screws
SVibration Mounts
SStarter Housing
SFront Hand Guard
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS
A shar chain makes wood chi s. A dull
chain makes a sawdust owder and cuts
slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.
CHECK GUIDE BAR
Conditions which require guide bar mainte-
nance:
SSaw cuts to one side or at an angle.
SSaw has to be forced through the cut.
SInadequate su ly of oil to bar/chain.
Check the condition of guide bar each time
chain is shar ened. A worn guide bar will
damage the chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP osition, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and s rocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
SMove ON/STOP switch to STOP.
SLoosen and remove bar nuts and clutch
cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.
SClean the oil holes and bar groove after
each 5 hours of o eration.
Remove Sawdust From
Guide Bar Groove
Oil Holes
SBurring of guide bar rails is a normal
rocess of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.
SWhen rail to is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.
Correct GrooveWorn Groove
File Rail Edges
and Sides
Square

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Re lace 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-
lacement is necessary, use only the guide bar
s ecified for your saw in the re air arts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL
SSee FUELING ENGINE under the OP-
ERATION section.
LUBRICATION
Bar Oil
Fill Ca
SSee GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under
the OPERATION section.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
SAfter each use, ins ect com lete unit for
loose or damaged arts. Clean the unit and
decals using a dam cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
SWi e 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 creating a
fire hazard or roducing harmful eva orative
emissions.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases the life and erfor-
mance of the engine and increases fuel con-
sum tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of o eration, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be com letely
cleaned. It is advisable to re lace your air fil-
ter with a new one after every 50 hours of o -
eration, or annually, whichever comes first.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove cylinder cover.
3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.
4. Clean the air filter usinghot soa y water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
letely before reinstalling.
5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.
6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
Air Filter
Cover
Cylinder
Cover
Air Filter
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
As the unit is used, carbon de osits build u
on the muffler and s ark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine erformance.
Re lace the s ark arresting screen if breaks
occur.
Nut
Exhaust
Outlet
Cover
Muffler
S ark
Arresting
Screen
CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST-
ING SCREEN
Cleaning is required every 25 hours of o -
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 s ark arresting screen. Handle
screen carefully to revent damage.
4. Clean the s ark arresting screen gently
with a wire brush. Re lace screen if
breaks are found.
5. Re lace any broken or cracked muffler
arts.
6. Reinstall s ark arresting screen, exhaust
outlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The s ark lug should be re laced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non-
adjustable.
NOTE: This s ark ignition system com lies
with the Canadian standard ICES- 002.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the s ark lug boot.
4. Remove s ark lug from cylinder and
discard.

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5. Re lace with Cham ion RCJ- 7Y or Torch
R7 s ark lug and tighten securely with a
3
/
4
inch (19 mm) socket wrench. S ark
lug ga should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).
6. Reinstall the s ark lug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
S ark
Plug
Cylinder
Cover
S ark
Plug Boot
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To re lace fuel filter, drain your unit by running it
dry of fuel. Remove fuel ca and its connected
retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and re-
move from line. Re lace and reassemble.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY section.
CHAIN SHARPENING
WARNING: Im ro er chain shar -
ening techniques and/or de th gauge mainte-
nance will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.
WARNING: Wear rotective gloves
when handling chain. The chain is shar and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Conditions which indicate the need for chain
shar ening:
SReduction in size of wood chi s. The size
of the wood chi will decrease as the chain
gets duller until it becomes more like a
owder than a chi . Note that dead or
rotted wood will not roduce a good chi .
SSaw cuts to one side or at an angle.
SSaw has to be forced through the cut.
Tools required:
S5/32 inch (4 mm) diameter round file and
file holder
SFlat file
SDe th gauge tool
TO SHARPEN CHAIN:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
osition.
2. Check chain for ro er tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN
TENSION section.
3. Shar en cutters.
STo shar en the cutters, osition the
file holder level (90°) so that it rests
on the to edges of the cutter and
de th gauge.
NOTE: The chain has both left and
right hand cutters.
De th Gauge
File
File Holder
Cutter 90°
SAlign the 30°file holder marks aral-
lel with the bar and to the center of the
chain.
Cutter
Cutter
30°
File Holder Line
SShar en cutters on one side of the
chain first. File from the inside of each
cutter to the outside. Then, turn the
chain saw around and re eat the ro-
cess for the other side of the chain.
SFile on the forward stroke only. Use 2
or 3 strokes er cutting edge.
SKee all cutters the same length
when filing.
SFile enough to remove any damage
to cutting edges (side late and to
late of cutter).
All
Cutters
Same Length
Remove
Damage
To Plate
Side Plate
SFile chain to meet the s ecifications
as shown.
30°
80°60°
Rounded
Corner
0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)
Right
Hook Angle
Wrong
Squared
Of
f
Corner
T
oo
Much
Hook
Angle
WARNING: Maintain the ro er
hook angle according to the manufacturer’s
s ecifications for the chain you are using. Im-
ro er hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.

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4. Check and lower de th gauges.
De th Gauge Tool
De th Gauge
File
SPlace gauge tool on cutter.
SIf the de th gauge is higher than the
de th gauge tool, file it level to the to of
the de th gauge tool.
SMaintain rounded front corner of
de th gauge with a flat file.
NOTE: The very to of the de th
gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about erforming this rocedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance hel line at 1- 800- 554- 6723.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: The chain will be moving
during most of this rocedure. Wear your ro-
tective equi ment and observe all safety re-
cautions. The chain must not move at idle
s eed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
SChain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED- T
adjusting rocedure.
SSaw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED- T ad-
justing rocedure.
Idle Speed- T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is
too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow. Ad-
just s eed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle s eed screw is located in the
area above the rimer bulb and is labeled T.
STurn idle screw (T) clockwise to increase
engine s eed.
STurn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to
decrease engine s eed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about erforming this rocedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance hel line at 1- 800- 554- 6723.
COOLING SYSTEM
To kee the working tem erature as low as
ossible the machine is equi ed with a
cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:
SAir intake on the starter
SAir guide late
SFins on the flywheel
SCooling fins on the cylinder
SCylinder cover (directs cold air over the
cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi-
tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re-
sults in the machine overheating which
causes damage to the iston and cylinder.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
ste s after each use:
SAllow the engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or trans orting.
SStore chain saw and fuel in a well venti-
lated area where fuel va ors cannot reach
s arks or o en flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
SStore chain saw with all guards in lace
and osition chain saw so that any shar
object cannot accidentally cause injury.
SStore chain saw well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Pre are 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
eriod of time:
SClean saw thoroughly before storage.
SStore in a clean dry area.
SLightly oil external metal surfaces and
guide bar.
SOil the chain and wra it in heavy a er or
cloth.
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 acce table alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum de osits during stor-
age. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel
tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix
instructions found on stabilizer containers.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer. Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1,
2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blendedwith
fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you
can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.
HELPFUL TIP
During storage of your gas/
oil mixture, the oil will sepa-
rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insure proper blending of
the gas and oil.
ENGINE
SRemove s ark lug and our 1 teas oon
of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the s ark lug o ening. Slowly
ull the starter ro e 8 to 10 times to distrib-
ute oil.
SRe lace s ark lug with new one of rec-
ommended ty e and heat range.
SClean air filter.
SCheck entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Re lace any damaged, broken,
or worn arts.

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SAt the beginning of the next season, use
only fresh fuel having the ro er gasoline
to oil ratio.
OTHER
SDo not store gasoline from one season to
another.
SRe lace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank em ty.
4. S ark lug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See “Difficult Starting” in
O eration Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new s ark lug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; re lace.
Check for kinked or s lit fuel line;
re air or re lace.
Engine will
not idle
ro erly.
1. Idle s eed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. S ark lug fouled.
3. Chain brake engaged.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks ower,
or dies under
a load.
1. Clean or re lace air filter.
2. Clean or re lace lug and rega .
3. Disengage chain brake.
4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Em ty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
WARNING: Always sto unit and disconnect s ark lug before erforming all of
the recommended remedies below exce t remedies that require o eration of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
T
ABLE
Chain moves
at idle s eed.
1. Idle s eed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires re air.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna Con-
sumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., war-
rants to the original consumer urchaser that
each new Poulan PRO brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanshi and agrees to re air or re lace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
urchase.
YEARS - Parts and Labor, when used for
household ur oses.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, rofessional, or income ro-
ducing ur oses.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
ur oses.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im-
ro er handling, im ro er maintenance or
alteration, or the use of accessories and/or
attachments not s ecifically recommended
by Poulan PRO for this chain saw. This war-
ranty does not cover tune- u , s ark lugs,
filters, starter ro es, chain shar ening, bars,
chains, and other arts which wear and re-
quire re lacement with reasonable use dur-
ing the warranty eriod. This warranty does
not cover redelivery setu , installation of
guide bar and chain, and normal adjust-
ments ex lained in the instruction manual
such as chain tension adjustments. This
warranty does not cover trans ortation
costs.
In the event you have a claim under this war-
ranty, you must return the roduct to an au-
thorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, lease contact:
Poulan PRO, a division of Husqvarna
Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
9335 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269
1- 800- 554- 6723
In Canada, contact:
Poulan PRO
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
Giving the model number, serial number and
date of urchase of your roduct and the
name and address of the authorized dealer
from whom it was urchased.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.

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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 IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This is a limited warranty within the meaning
of that term as defined in the Magnuson-
Moss Act of 1975.
The olicy of Poulan PRO is to continuously
im rove its roducts. Therefore, Poulan
PRO reserves the right to change, modify, or
discontinue models, designs, s ecifications,
and accessories of all roducts at any time
without notice or obligation to any urchaser.
IMPORTANT: This roduct is com liant with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for exhaust and eva -
orative emissions. To ensure EPA Phase 3 com liance, we recommend using only genuine Poulan
PRO brand re lacement arts. Use of non-com liant re lacement arts is a violation of federal law.
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, California Air Resources
Board, Environment Canada and Poulan
PRO are leased to ex lain the emissions
control system warranty on your year 2013 and
later small off- road engine. In California, all
small off- road engines must be designed, built,
and equi ed to meet the State’s stringent
anti- smog standards. Poulan PRO must
warrant the emission control system on your
small off- road engine for the eriods of time
listed below rovided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or im ro er maintenance of
your small off- road engine. Your emission
control system includes arts such as the car-
buretor, the ignition system and the fuel tank,
line and ca . Where a warrantable condition
exists, Poulan PRO will re air your small
off- road engine at no cost to you. Ex enses
covered under warranty include diagnosis,
arts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WAR-
RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions re-
lated art on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de-
fective or a defect in the materials or workman-
shi of the engine causes the failure of such an
emission related art, the art will be re aired
or re laced by Poulan PRO.OWNER’S
WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the
small off- road engine owner, you are re-
s onsible for the erformance of the re-
quired maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. Poulan PRO recommends that you
retain all recei ts covering maintenance on
your small off- road engine, but Poulan PRO
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
recei ts or for your failure to ensure the er-
formance of all scheduled maintenance. As
the small off- road engine owner, you should
be aware that Poulan PRO may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off- road en-
gine or a art of it has failed due to abuse, ne-
glect, im ro er maintenance, una roved
modifications, or the use of arts not made or
a roved by the original equi ment
manufacturer. You are res onsible for res-
enting your small off- road engine to a Poulan
PRO authorized re air center as soon as a
roblem exists. Warranty re airs should be
com leted in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and res onsi-
bilities, you should contact your nearest autho-
rized service center, call Poulan PRO at
1- 800- 487- 5951 (USA) or 1- 800- 805-55 3
(Canada), or send e- mail corres ondence to
[e-mail]-
RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The
warranty eriod begins on the date the small
off- road engine is urchased. LENGTH OF
COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for a
eriod of two years from the initial date of
urchase, or until the end of the roduct war-
ranty (whichever is longer). WHAT IS COV-
ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PARTS. Re air or re lacement of any war-
ranted art will be erformed at no charge to
the owner at an a roved Poulan PRO ser-
vicing center. If you have any questions re-
garding your warranty rights and res onsibili-
ties, you should contact your nearest
authorized service center, call Poulan PRO at
1- 800- 487- 5951 (USA) or 1- 800- 805-55 3
(Canada), or send e- mail corres ondence to
[e-mail].
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted art
which is not scheduled for re lacement as
required maintenance, or which is sched-
uled only for regular ins ection to the effect
of “re air or re lace as necessary” shall be
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted art
which is scheduled for re lacement as re-
quired maintenance shall be warranted for
the eriod of time u to the first scheduled re-
lacement oint for that art. DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shall not be charged for diagnos-
tic labor which leads to the determination that
a warranted art is defective if the diagnostic
work is erformed at an a roved Poulan
PRO servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES: Poulan PRO may be liable for
damages to other engine com onents
caused by the failure of a warranted art still
under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or im-
ro er maintenance are not covered.