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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

A WARNING:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECmCATIONS r	. . . . /	2
SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION.............................		3
KNOW YOUR UNIT................................. . .		. . . 6
ASSEMBLY ........................................................		7
A. Getting Ready...............	.............................	7
B. Attaching the Spur (Optional).............. .		7
G. Attaching the Bar and Chain ..................		8
D. Chain Tension_____i.. ; ;................... .........		8
PREPARING YOUR SÀW FOR USE ...................		9
A. Fuel Saffety ...	^¿9	9
B. Fuel Mixture .	. . . . . . . ^ ..............
0. Usé The Following Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		i . , 9
D. Do Not ÜseTlie FbÜp^ . ;......... . . ...............		9
E. Howto Mix Fuel and Fill Thnk ...................		9
E Bar and Chain Oil............................................		10
USINGYOURSAW ..............................................		11
A. Pre-Operation Checks....................................		11
B. Starting Instructions......................................		11

TYPES OF CUTTING..........................................	12
A. Basic Cutting Technique.......... .	12
B. Tree Felling Techniques........... .	12
C. Bucking...................................................	14
D. Debranching and Pruning............. ........	..... 15
GENERAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 16
A. Guide Bar and Chain.....................................	16
B. Spark Arrestor ..........................................	17
C. Starter Rope...................................................	18
D. Carburetor AdjiKtments.................................	19
E. Air Filter........................................................	.20
F. Storage ..........................................................	20
G. Trouble Shooting Chart................................	21
H. Maintenance Chart.........................................	22
ACCESSORIES......................................................	23
PARTS & SERVICE.............................	Back Cover

Handlebar		Hand Guard
Throttle		Reduced Kickback
						READ
Throttle Lock
Lock-out		T	Guide Bar			SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION
						FREQUENTLY
						Starter
						Handle	Start/Stop
							Switch
Rear
Handle
							Choke
			Oil Gap			Fuel Cap	Knob
		SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL:		:■ 285 ■ ■ ■				305
DISPLACEMENT:		2.8 cu. in. (46cc)				3.0 cu. in. (49cc)
GUIDE BAR 18”:				18” Guide Bar —Part No. 952-044375
CHAIN 18”:				.325 Pitch, P33S-72 — Part No. 952-051321
GUIDE BAR 16”:		16” Guide Bar—Part No, 952-044372
CHAIN 16”:		.325 Pitch, P33S-66 — Pert No. 952-051320
GUIDE BAR 20”:		20” Guide Bar — Phrt No. 952-044377
CHAIN 20”:		.325 Pitch, P33S-78 — Part No. 952-051322
SPARKPLUG:			Champion (C)J-4)
SPARK PLUG GAP.			.025”
IGNITION:			Solid State
MODULE AIR GAP:			.008” to .014”
OILER:			Adjustable Automatic
FUEL MIX:		Gaspline/Oil Mixture - 40:1 (see “Fueling Your Engine”)
MUFFLER:		Temperature Limiting/Spark Arresting

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(See Additional Safety Instructions throug^hout this Manual)

GUARD AGAINST KICKBAGK

^ckback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious in­ jury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with your saw. As a chain saw user, you must take special safety § recautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from acci-

ent or iniuiy._______ .... ___________________

A KICKBACK WARNING

!^cKback	occur when the moving chain con­
tacts ^ olnect	at the upper portion of the tip of

the goide bar or when the wood closes in and pincnes the saw chain in the cut. Contact at the

upper	portion of	the	tip	of the guide bar can
cause	the chain	to	dig	into the object, which

stops the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast j reverse reaction which kicks the lide bar up and back toward the operator. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be rapidly dnven back to­ ward the operator. Either of these reactions cap cause loss of saw control which can result in seri­

ous injury

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

1.Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.

2. Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide ban Figure 1.

3.Keep the working area free from obstructions

such as other trees, brandies, rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Figure 2, Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain cotdd hit while you áre cutting throu^ a particular log or branch,

4.^ep your saw chain sharp and properly ten­ sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback to occur. Follow manufacturer’s chain shaipening and maintenance instructions. Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped, never with the engine running. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely ti^tened after tensioning the cnain.

5, Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If

the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance for kickback to occur.

6. Cut one log at a time.

7.Use extreme caution when re-entering a pre­ vious cut.

8, Do not attempt plunge cuts.

9.Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.

lO^Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw;

MAEVTAIN CONTROL

Clear The

Working Area

		Figures
	Never Reverse	Stand To
		The Left
	Hand
		Of The Saw
	Positions
		Elbow
		Locked
		Thumb On
		Under Side
		Of Handlebar

1. Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands ^cmen the engine is running and don’t let go. Figure 3 . A &m grip can neutralize kick-

. your

hand completely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed. Keepyourleft arm straight with the elbow locked.

2.	Position	your	left	hand	on the			front		handlebar
	so it is in a		straight line			with	your			right hand
	on the rear handle when making bucking cuts.
	Figure 3 . Never reverse right ana left hand posi­
	tions for any t3pe of cutting.
3.	Stand	with	your	weight		evenly			balanced		on
	both feet.
4i.	Stand slightly to the left					ride of the saw to
	keep your body from				being		in	a	direct		line

with the cutting chain. Figure 3 .

5.Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw.

6., Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to maintain control of the saw above shoulder height ^' places the moving chain dangerously close to

yoxu* upper body.

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSITIUCTIONS (continued)

A WARNING

Because a	chaiu saw	is	a higb-sj^d	wood-cuttiug tool, special	safety precau­
tions must	be observed	to	reduce the	risk of accidents. Careless	or improper use
of this tool can cause serious ipjuiy^

Hearing	Safety Hat
Protection
Snug	Eye Protection
Fitting
Ciiothing
	Heavy Duty Gloves

Safety

Shoes

Figure 4

KNOWypUKSAW

1. Read your operator's manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to operate the unit.

2. Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who imderstand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions fouhd in this manu;^.

4.Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow, ice, etc., or at night.

5.Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad­ vance. Do not start cutting tmtif you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are fellingtrees, a planned retreat path.

AVOID REACTIVE FORCES

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by beingpinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign object m the wood. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the (bain force usea to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickbaek drives the saw straight hack toward the operator. Pull-In pulls the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result in loss of control and possibly serious injury.

To avoid Pinch-Kickback;

1.Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc­ tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

2.Do not cut more than one log at a time.

3.Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an under-cut when bucking.

To avoid Pull-In;

1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle and the saw housing against wood.

2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of metal) to hold the cut open.

PIANAHEIAD

1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4 v Always use steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; sni^- fitting cIothing;beavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protiecripn such as imn-fogging, vented ga^es or fac^ screen; an approved safety hard hat; andsound ba^^ riers-^-^ear plugs or mufflers to protc^ your hearing. Regular users shpuld have bealuig cheijied regularfy as chain saw noise can damUge hearing

2. Kebp childreih bystanders, and animsds a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away fromthe work sp^a. Dp npt allow other people or animals to

he heah^e chain saw when souring or operaringthe chainsaw.

3. Do not^ handde or operate a chaiu saw when

you are fatigued^ iHt oi* bpeet, pr if yOU aro un^ der the ixiiluence of alcohol, d^

tion. You must be in good physical con<htion mid mentally aleri. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you have^^^ a^ that ndght he agi^^

strenuous work, check with your doctorhefoie oper­ ating a chain saw.

If situations occur	"	which are not covered in thismanual,
¿eater if		'

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixe^ poured, or stored. There should he no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground; store fuel in a cool, diy, well ventilated place* and use an approved, marked container for ail fuel purposes.

3.Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

4.Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the liielingsite before stmi;ingthe engine.

6.Do not smoke while handling fliel or while op­ erating the saw.

6.Tiirn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non--combustible area^ not on diy leaves, styaw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

7.Store the unit and fuel in an arm where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heat­ ers, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

use ettre and good judgment* Contact your Service

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

1.Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,

impro]^rly i^usted, or not completely and seciirmy assembled.

2. Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.

3. Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.

4, Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and away from the saw chain when the engine is running.

5.Cut wood on^ Do not use your saw to piy or shove away limbs, roots, or other objects.

6. Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine.

Never tiy to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf

7.Use extreme caution when cutting small size

brush and saplings. Slender matenal can catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.

8. Be alert for sprin^ack when cutting a limb that is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is re­ leased.

9.Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut. Applying pressure can Cause you to lose control when the cut is completed.

10.Stop the engine before setting the saw down.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

1. Have aU chain saw service performed by a qualiHed service dealer with the exception of me items listed in the maintenance section of this manu­ al. For example, if improper tools are used to remove

or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch, struc­ tural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.

2. Keep ftiel apd oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened.

3.Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuelmixture^

4. Make	certain the saw	chain stops moving
when	the throttle trigger	is released. For cor­

rection, refer to “Carburetor Adjustments.”

that is damaged should be properly repaired or re­ placed by using the instructions in mis manual or by taking your unit to your Authorized Service Dealer.

6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance except for carburetor ac(justments.

7. Never modi^ your saw in any way. Use only at­ tachments supplied or specifically recommend^ by the manufacturer.

8. Always replace the handguard immediately if it becomes damaged, broken, or is other wise removed,

CAIUIY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY

1.	Hand	carry with the engine stoppe^ the
	muffler away from your body, and the ^de bar
	and chain to the rear covered preferably with a scab­
2.	bard,	transporting in	any	vehicle	or storing
	Before
	in any enclosure, allow^oursawto cool complete­
	ly, cover the bar and chain, and properly secure to
3.	avoid turnover, fuel spillage, or damage.				the took
	Empty	the hiel tank	before	storing

Use up the fuel left in the carburetor bv starting flie engine and letting the engine run until it stops.

4. Store unit and hiel in a dry area out of the reach of children. Do not store where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood ves­ sel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and wrists

to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orvmsts, discon­ tinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closèly their physical condition and the con­ dition of this tool.

5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob­ ject. Check for alignment, binding, breakage, and mounting of moving parts and any other condition that may affect the operation of the unit. Check guards and all other parts to see if each will operate properly and perform its intended function. Any part

NOTICE: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.266(5); ANSI 133,1 (American National Standard Safety Requirements); and relevant state

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come.

NOTE; When cutting fibrous material such as palms, pampas ^ass, yucca, etc., clean the cooling system (in- ^ eluding cylinder cooling nhs) after every other refuming.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

A. INTRODUCTION

Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and in­ cludes the following safety features as standard equip­ ment:

•Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar

•Low-Kickback Chain

•, Handguard

•Spark Arrestor

•Temperature Limiting Muffler

•Anti-vibration System

•Turbo Clean"* Air Filter System

The	following			A WARNING		your	saw
			features		aré included on
to	he^	reduce	the hazard of kickback; however,
such léatures will				not	totally eliminate	this	dan­
gerous		reaction.	As	a	chain saw user, do not		rely

only on safety devices. You must follow all safety

precautions,	instructions,	and	maintenance	in
this manual	to help avoid kickback and			other
forces which can result in serious iiijury.

B.KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

•RedUced-Eickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danrer zone on the bar tip. Figure 5. A Redu­ ced-Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been dem­ onstrated to significantly reduce the number and se­ riousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with the safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by the American National Stan­ dards Institute, Inc., Standard B175.1 -1991.

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cut­ ter. Figure 5. Low-Kickback Chain is chain which has met kickback perform2mce requirements of ANSI B175.1 (Safety Requirements for GasolinePowered Chain Saws) when tested on a rejiresentative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch dis­ placement specified in ANSI B175.1.

• Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain ifyourhand slips off the front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars, de­ signed with distance between handles and “in-line” with each other. The ^read and “in-line” position of the hands prorided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling

ot of the saw back toward the operator occurs.

		Caiitourad
		Depth Gau^
		Etoo^ted
		Guard Link
		Deflecta
		Kidd>adc Force
BaducedKit^cbedc.	Small	And Allows Wood
	BadiuiTip	To Gradudl)'
Symmetric&l Guide Bar		Ride Into Cutter
		Cao Obstruct
		Material
Symmetrical	Large	Chaio With High
Guide Bar	Radius Tip	Kiddback Potential

C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Your	saw is	equipped with a temperature limit­
ing muffler		and spark arresting screen which
meets	the	requirements of Caiifomia Codes

4442 and 4443, All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Maine, Washington, and Oregon require

a spark áriestor screen by law. ^

R you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you axe legaUy re­

sponsible for maintaining the operating		condi­
tion of	these parts. Failure to do so is a	violation
of the	law, l^fer to the **Spark Arrestor** sec­
tion for maintenance.
	SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
D. CARTON CONTENTS
KEY		QTY
m	Engine
1.		1
2.	Guide Bar	1
3.	Engine Oil	1
	Operator's Manual (not shown)	1
	Loose Parts Bag (not shown)	1
	LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:
4.	Chain
5,	Scrench

E.UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1.After removing the contents from the carton, check parts against the Carton Contents list.

2.Examine the paries for damage. Do not use dam­ aged parts.

3.Nodfyyour PdULAN PJiO dealer immediaiely if a paH is missing or damaged,

NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty fuel tank.

Figure 5

A.GETTING READY

1.READ YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CAREFULIY

Your Operator’s Manual has been developed to help you prepare your saw fpr use and to understand its safe operation. It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly or attempt opera­ tion. Your POULAN PRO dealer is available to show you how to operate your saw Be sure to ask for his assistance.

B. ATTACHING THE SPUR (Optional)

The spur is a special piece of equipment de­ signed to assist thei cutting operation. When as­ sembled to saw, the spur will dig into tree or log and:

•relieve contact pressure adding ease to the sawing operation.

•allow the saw to be more easily rotated or pivoted into the cut.

To Install:

1.Remove the bar clamp nuts, bar clamp, and plastic spacer. Figure 6. Discard plastic spacer.

NOTE; Be sure to remove the plastic spacer on the bar stud (between bar clamp and crankcase).

2.Remove the isolator bracket screw. Figure?.

3.Remove and discard the spacer under the isolator bracket. Figure 7.

4.Position the spur over the two holes in the shroud. Figure 6, Make sure the bottom screw hole tab on the spur is positioned betw^eh the shroud and the isolator bracket (where the spacer was removed).

5.Insert the two spur screws and tighten evenly and securely.

2.HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:

a.Protective gloves.

b.Approved, marked fuel container.

c.One gallon regular unleaded gasoline.

d.2 (ycle, air-cooled engine oil (See the “Fueling Your Engine” section).

e.E|ar and Chain Oil (See the “Bar and Chain Oil” section).

£Scrench.

Figure 6

Isolator

Bracket

Isolator

Bracket

Screw

Spacer

Figure 7

NOTES

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e. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN

• Your saw is equ^ped with a Reduced-Kick­

•	back Bar and a Low-^ckback Chain.
	Always	use the Reduced-Backback Guide
	Bar and	Low-Kickback Chain specified for
	your chain saw model when replacing these
	parts. See the “Specifications^ section.

A WARNING

Do not start the engine without the guide bar and chain completely assembled. Otherwise, the clutch can come off and serious injury can result.

I CAUnON: I Wear protective gloves when han­ dling or operating your saw. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving!

1. Removetheharclampnuts, bar clamp, and ]}}astic spacer if you have not already done so. Discaard plastic spacer.

2.Turn the adjusting screw (Fig^ lO) counter­ clockwise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear.

3.Mount the guide bar imth the slotted end over the moimting studs. Figi^ 8 . Position the adjusting pin in the adjusting pin hole. Figure 8.

4.Hold the chain with the cutters facing as shown in Figure 9 (inset).

5.Place the chain over and behind the clutch drum and onto the sprocket. Figure 9 . Fit the bottom of the drive links between the teeth in the sprocket.

6.Slide the ^de bar towaid the rear of the saw as far as possible.

7.Start at the top of the bar and fit chain drive links into the groove around the guide bar. Figure 9.

8.Turn the adjusting pin clockwise until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove. Figure 10.

D.CHAIN TENSION

•Ck>rrect Chaiu Tensipu is very im^rtant— - A loose chain will wear thè bar and itself

-A loose chain can jtunp off the bar while you are cutting

-A tight chain can break or damage the saw and/ orbar.

•	The chain stretches during use, especi^y
	when new. Check tension periodically as follows:

-each time the saw is used;

-more frequently when the chain is nev^

-as the chain warms up to normal operating temperature.

•Chain tension is correct when the chain:

~ can be lifted about 1/8" from the Guide Bar at a point near the middle of the bar and

will move freely around the bar.

installing a new chain, allowthe chain to be lifted 1/4" from the bar. Thereafter, follow the instructions as indicated.

• Chain tensioning procedure:

I WARNING: i Always wear ^oves when handl-

ihg the chain. The chain is shaxm and can cut you even when it is not moving!

NOTE; The bar clamp nuts must be no more than finger tight to tension the chain correctly.

NÓTE; Hold tip of guide bar up through step 4.

1.yft up the tip of the guide bar and turn the adjust­ ing screw clockwise until the chain does not sag be­ neath the guide bar. Figúrelo.

2.Check the tension by lifting the chain from the guide bar at the center of the bar. Figure 11.

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9.Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and in­ stall the bar clamp,

10,Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight only. Tighten bar clamp nuts after chain is tensioned.

IL Proceed to the “Chain Tension” section.

	ole Above Slot
Bar
Mounting	Adjusting Pin Hole
Studs
	Figures

Figure 9

3.Cohtmue adjusting the adjusting Screw until the tension is correct.

4.Lift up the tip of the guide bar and tighten the bar clamp nuts with the scrench.

6.Rechecfc chain tension. Figure 11.

Adjusting Screw

Turn To

Increase

Chain

Tension Turn To

Decrease

Chain

Tension

Figure 10

Figure 11