Ayp 163244E User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

1950 / 1975 / 2055 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150

2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR

LE Series

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

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.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en­strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, I

nc.

530163244 6/6/02

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

saw can be dangerous! Care­less orimproperusecancause
serious or even fatal injury.

Always wearappropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.

This chain

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenly upward and backward, which may cause se­rious injury.

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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

spark plug wire and place wire where it can­not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad­justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood­cutting 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-

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pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions before attempting to use the unit.
Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

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who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions found in this manual.
Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

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toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog­ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri­ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear­ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.

Always disconnect

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the

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chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

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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

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you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and men­tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra­vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.

Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

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Carefully plan yoursawing operation in ad-

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vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

Donot operate achain saw with one hand.

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Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by­standers or any combination of these per­sons may result from one-handed opera­tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
Operate the chain saw only in awell-venti-

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lated outdoor area.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

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tree.
Make sure the chain will not make contact

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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

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of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com­pleted.
Stop the engine before setting the saw

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down.
Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

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aged, improperly adjusted, or not com­pletely 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

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chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

Have all chain sawservice performed by a

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qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec­tion ofthis manual. Forexample, ifimprop­er tools are used to remove or hold the fly­wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
Make certain the saw chain stops moving

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when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.
Never modify your saw in any way.

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Keep the handles dry,clean, and free of oil

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or fuel mixture.
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

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teners securely tightened.
Use only PoulanRaccessories and re-

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placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the saw.
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

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the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be nosmoking, open flames,
orworkthat could cause sparks. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

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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-

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ing site before starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a

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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

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vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

WARNING:

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 theguide bar con­tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
sawchain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob­ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.

Rotational Kickback can occur when the

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moving chain contacts an object at the up­per 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 to­ward the operator.
Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the

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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
sawtomoveintheopposite direction ofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

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contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the
sawchainis suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away
fromtheoperatorand could easily cause the
operator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

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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.

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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

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drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

Always begin cutting with the engine at full

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speed and the saw housing against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

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Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Avoid kickback which

Kickback Path

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Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

Recognize that kickback can happen.

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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-

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ject at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from obstruc-

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tionssuchas othertrees,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

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tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in­crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check ten­sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se­curely tightened after tensioning the chain.
Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

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the chain is moving at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback occur­ring.
Cut one log at a time.

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Use extreme caution when re-entering a

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previous cut.
Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

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the bar (plunge cuts).
Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

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could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.
Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar

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and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the
left of the saw

Thumb on
underside of
handlebar

Never reverse
hand positions

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both

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hands when the engine is running and
don’t let go. A firm grip will help youreduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir­cling and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand com­pletely around the rear handle whether
your are right handed or left handed. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.
Position your left hand on the front handle-

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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

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both feet.
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

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keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

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thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
Donot cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-

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cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING:

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 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 injury.

Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

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with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar
has been demonstrated to significantly re­duce the number and seriousness of kick­backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

The following features

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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a

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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 per­formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be­low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1.

Low---Kickback

Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Large Radius Tip

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

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 of the guide bar. This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op­erator. Either of these events may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury or even death. D O NOT RELY
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO
YOURSAW. YOU SHOULDUSETHESAW
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 autho­rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a servic­ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master
service dealer.

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angle (CKA)listedonyoursaw and listed in the

Can Obstruct Material

Not a Low --- Kickback Chain

Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

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chanceof yourleft hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.
Position of front and rear handlebars, de-

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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 kick­back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

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the event of kickback.

WARNING:

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS­SUME THAT TH E CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECTYOU IN THE EVENT OFA KICK­BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain back
and up toward the operator. Kickback can be

WE DO NOT REP-

CKA table below represents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combinations will have
when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana­dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan­dards. When purchasing replacement bar and
chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre­sent safer angles to the user,higher values in­dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
Computed angles represented indicate total
energyandangleassociated withoutactivation
of the chain brake during kickback. Activated
anglerepresentschain stopping time relative to
activation angle of chain break and resulting
kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val­ues represent a safer operating environment
for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina­tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
than those listed is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

LE SERIES

MODEL

1950/1975/2050

2055/2075/

2150/2150PR

2155/2175/

2350/2375

BAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N

952044368 14!

952044370

952044418

16!

18!

952051209

952051211

952051338

Tipcontactinsome cases maycausealight­ning 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

CKA without chain brake

24

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19

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14

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5

NOTE:

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mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis­abled tocomply with Federal OSHA Regula­tions for Commercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE:

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 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 colorortexture,
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
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.

SPECIALNOTICE:

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
tobeequipped with asparkarresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
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
arresting screen.

FailuretofollowallSafety RulesandPrecau­tions can result inserious 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.

ST ANDARDS:

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1--2000 American National

Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa­tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc­cupational Health and Safety

If this saw is to be used for com-

Exposure to vibrations

Yoursaw isequipped

This saw is listed by Under-

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.

ATTACHINGTHE BAR&CHAIN

already attached)

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your saw isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al­ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

If received assembled,

(If not

Thechain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!

Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

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and the chain brake from the saw.
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

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present).

Location of shipping space

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust

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the tension of the chain. It is very important
whenassemblingthebar,thatthepinlocated
on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in
the bar. Turning the screw will move the ad­justment pin up and down the screw.Locate
this adjustment before you begin mounting
the bar onto the saw . See illustration below.

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

Turn the adjusting screwby hand counter-

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clockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the pin
to be near the correct position.
Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until

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guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.

Carefully remove the chain from the pack-

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age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Nuts

Bar Tool

Inside view of
Chain Brake

Mount the Bar

Tip of
Bar

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Cutters

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Depth Gaug

Drive Links

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust­ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. If too loose, the chain willsag below the
bar.

Place chain onto the sprocket

Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting

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the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket.
Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth

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in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.
Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

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Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in

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guide bar groove. Ensure all drive links
are in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA­TIONONTHESAW. TODISENGAGE
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARDTHE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS
FARASPOSSIBLE (SEEILLUSTRA­TION).

DISENGAGED

Front Hand Guard

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

Now, install chain brake making sure the

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adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole
in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.
Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten

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only. Once the chain is tensioned, you will
need to tighten chain brake nuts.

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with chain already installed)

NOTE:

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.

When adjusting chain tension,

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen­ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad­justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.

Ifchain istootight, turnadjusting screw 1/4

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turn counterclockwise.
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

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1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting

Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the

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chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
Recheck chain tension.

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Chain Brake
Nuts

WARNING:

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.

If the saw is operated

Guide Bar

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OPERATION

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.

Chain

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Muffler

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Primer
Bulb

Starter
Housing

Adjusting
Screw

Chain Brake
Nuts

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Throttle
Lockout

Cylinder Cover

Fast Idle
Lock

Choke
Knob

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain
Brake

Chain
Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE 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 acci­dentally squeezing the trigger.

FAST IDLE LOCK

TheFASTIDLELOCKholds the throttle trigger
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re­lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold­ing the fast idle lock button.

CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provideadditional fuel to the engine during cold
starting.

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Guide Bar

Bar
Sprocket
Hole

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car­buretor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
handguardback towardthe front handle asfar
as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

Itisnormalfor anewchain tostretchduringfirst
15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension fr equently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING:

ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

Muffler is very hot dur-

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FUELING & LUBRICATION

.

STARTING

WARNING:

ly when refueling.

Removefuel capslow-

FUELING ENGINE

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 ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included
with this saw is a 3.2 ounce container of Pou­lan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil. Pour the
entire contents of this container into 1 gallon of
gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.
DONOT USE automotive or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. Whenmixing
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 lubri­cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto­matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
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 pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine PoulanRbarandchain oil is recom­mended to protect your unit against exces­sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-

lanRbarand chain oil is not available, use a

good grade SAE 30 oil.

Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

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cation.
Always stop the engine before removing

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the oil cap.

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IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi­tional information.

WARNING:

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR­BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.

Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope

Starter rope handle

Right foot through rear handle

The chain must not

Left hand
on front
handle

IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER

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 re­wind slowly.

NOTE:

thefast idle lock button inthe locked position.

Do not attempt to cut material with

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)

ON/STOP SWITCH

(SIDE VIEW)

ON

STOP

MoveON/STOPswitch to the ONposition.

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Pull choke knob out to the full extent.

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Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

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Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

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thumb press fast idle lock down; then re­lease throttle trigger.

Fast idle lock button

Throttle
lock--out

Throttle
trigger

Sharply pull thestarter rope handle 5times

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with your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.

NOTE:

ing to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling
and immediately proceed to the next step.

If the engine sounds as if it is try-

Choke knob

9

Push the choke knob in completely (to the

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OFF position); pull the starter rope until the
engine starts.

CHOKE

(SIDE VIEW)

Disengaged

Engaged

Choke knob

Allow the engine to run forapproximately 5

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seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.

OFF FULL

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

MoveON/STOPswitch to the ONposition.

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Push the choke knob in completely (to the

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OFF position).
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times

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Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

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thumb press fast idle lock down; then re­lease throttle trigger.
Sharply pull the starter rope with your right

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hand until the engine starts
Squeeze and release throttle trigger to al-

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low 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 following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP s witch is in the ON position.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
theunit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING:

worn too thin it may break when the chain
brakeistriggered. With a broken brakeband,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho­rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 0.020!(0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho­rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser­vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.

This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
The inertia--activated chain brake is

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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

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disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
When cutting with the saw,the chain brake

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must be disengaged.

If the brake band is

Braking function control
CAUTION:

checked several times daily. The engine
must berunning when performing this proce­dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en­gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han­dle 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.

The chain brake must be

Inertia activating function control

WARNING:

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14!(35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.

When performing the

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

Check chain tension before first use and

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after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
Cut wood only. D o not cut metal, plastics,

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masonry , non-wood building materials, etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

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object. Inspect the saw and repair or re­place parts as necessary.
Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a

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small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
andthusincre as ethe possibility of kickback.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the

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following techniques to get the “feel” of us­ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.

Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

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the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame

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against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the entire

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time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut foryou. Exert only

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light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, oren­gine can result.

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Release the throttle trigger as soon as

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the cut is completed, allowing the en­gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without acutting load, unneces­sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine. It is recommended that

the engine not be operated for lon­ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

Toavoid losing control whencut iscom-

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plete, do not put pressure on saw atend
of cut.

Stop the engine before setting the saw

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down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:

dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build­ings 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 asrain, snow,orstrong winds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.

Carefully plan yoursawing operation in ad-

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vance.
Cleartheworkarea. Youneedacleararea

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all around the tree so youcan have secure
footing.
The chain saw operator should keep on

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the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it isfelled.
Study the natural conditions that can cause

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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.

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The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

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might not be apparent due to uneven or

sloping terrain. Useaplumb or level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

Weight and branches on one side.

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Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree
to fall. Maintain a distance of
lengths from the nearest person or other ob­jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning
call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta­ples, and wirefrom the tree where cuts areto
be made.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag­onal to the line of fall.

Plan a clear retreat path

45

_

Check for broken or

tree

2-1/2

Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
Anotch is cut on the side of the tree in thede­sired 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:

roots, remove them before making the
notch. If using saw to remove buttress
roots, keep saw chain from contacting
ground to prevent dulling of the chain.

If the tree has large buttress

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

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notch first. Cut through
ofthetree. Next complete the notch bycut­ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra­tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

First cut

Second cut

After removing the wood from the notch,

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make the felling cut on the opposite side of
thenotch.Thisisdoneby making a cutabout
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
betweenthefellingcut and the notch to form
a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree
from falling in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

Closing of
notch

NOTE:

wedges to open the cut if necessary to
control the direction of fall. Toavoid kickback
and chain damage, use w ood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.

Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to

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fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell­ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,

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and get away quickly on your planned re­treat path.

Final (felling) cut here. 2 in­ches above center of notch.

Notch

Before felling cut is complete, use

of the diameter

1/3

Hinge

Opening
of felling
cut

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DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree

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with your saw. Beextremely cautious with

partially fallen trees that may be poorly

supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-

pletely, set the sawaside andpull 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:

being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.

Donot stand on the log

IMPORTANT POINTS

Cut only one log at a time.

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Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

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pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-

tor.

Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

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allow another person to hold the log while

cutting and never hold the log with your leg

or foot.

Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

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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:

pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. Youcanlose control of the sawresulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw,driveawedge ofplastic orwoodintothe
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re­start the sawandcarefully reenter thecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use ametal wedge. Do not attempt torestart
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 log.
When overcutting use light downward pres­sure.

Overcutting

If saw becomes

sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.

WARNING:

down to undercut. The saw cannot be con­trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres­sion side of the log. The compression sideof
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

Never turn saw upside

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

Overcut through

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log.
Roll the log over and finish with a second

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overcut.
Watch for logs with a compression side to

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prevent the saw from pinching. See il­lustrations for cutting logs with a compres­sion side.

of the diameter of the

1/3

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

Remember your first cut is always on the

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compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
Your first cut should extend

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diameter of the log.
Finish with your second cut.

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Usingalogforsupport

nd

2

Cut

st

1

Cut

1/3

1stCut

of the

Undercutting

Undercutting involves cutting on the under­side of the log with top of sawagainst thelog.
When undercutting use light upward pres-

2ndCut

12

Using a support stand

nd

Cut

2

1stCut

nd

2

1stCut

Cut

PRUNING

WARNING:

shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a
professional to do the job.

Makeyourfirstcut

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bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2nd cut all the way through

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thelimb. Then cut athird overcut leaving a
1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree.

Third cut

Limit pruning to limbs

of the way through the

1/3

Second cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING:

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:

limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat­forms,alog,orinanypositionwhichcancause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.

Be alert for and guard

Neverclimb intoatreeto

IMPORTANT POINTS

Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

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gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing

and balance.

Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are

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small size limbs which can catch the saw

chain and whiptowardyou or pull you offbal-

ance. Use extreme caution when cutting

small size limbs or slender material.

Be alert for springback. Watch out for

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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

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branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

LIMBING

Always limb atreeafter it is cut down. Only

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then can limbing be done safely and prop-

erly.

Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled

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tree to support the tree as you work.

Start at the base of the felled tree and work

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toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.

Remove small limbs with one cut.

Keep the tree between you and the chain.

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Cut from the side of the tree opposite the

branch you are cutting.

Remove larger, supporting branches with

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the cutting techniques described in BUCK-

ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

Alwaysuse an overcut to cut small and free-

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ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause

limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING:

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Lubricate bar

sprocket hole After each use.......

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
Replace fuel filter

* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER
CAUTION

or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora­tive emissions.

: Donot clean filter in gasoline

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and

13

Disconnect the spark

Yearly.
Yearly...

harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

Clean the cover and the area around it to

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keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the

carburetor chamber when the cover is re-

moved.

Remove the parts as illustrated below.

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Wash the filter in soap and water. Air dry

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completely before reinstalling.

Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-

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prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use

2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).

Squeeze excess oil from filter.

Reinstall parts.

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Air Filter

Cylinder Cover
Screws

Cylinder
Cover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING:

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 afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.

The muffler on this

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST­ING SCREEN

Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op­eration or annually, whichever comes first.

Outlet
Guide

Muffler

Backplate

Muffler

Gasket

Bolt Cover

Loosen and remove the locknut from the

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bolt cover.

Remove the bolt cover.

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Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.

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Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, outlet

guide and backplate. Notice the orienta-

tion of these parts for reassembling.

Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the

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muffler. Loosen and remove both screws.

Remove the outlet cover.

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Muffler

Bolts

Locknut

Outlet Cover

Screws

Spark Arresting

Screen

Remove spark arresting screen.

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Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire

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brush. Replace screen if any wires are bro­ken or screen is blocked after cleaning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.

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Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-

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sure outlet cover and both screws are re­installed c orrectly (seeillustrations) to pre­vent damage to the saw. The exhaust
outlet must face the chain brake (bar side)
of the saw.

Exhaust

Outlet

Exhaust Outlet must face chain

brake (bar side) of chain saw

Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if

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damaged.
Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler

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gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.
Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten

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securely.

BACK VIEW OF

MUFFLER

Muffler

Outlet Cover

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli­cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an authorized service dealer.
Damage will occur ifyou turn the needles be­yond the limiter stops.

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with animproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces­sarytoserviceyourbar. Awornbarwilldam­age your chain and make cutting difficult.

After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.

To maintain guide bar:

Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-

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tion.
Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and

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chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
Clean the oil holes and bar groove after

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each 5 hours of operation.

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Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Sprocket Hole

Oil Holes

Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each

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use.

Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

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process of rail wear. Remove these burrs

with a flat file.

When rail top isuneven, use aflat file to re-

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store square edges and sides.

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked,orwhenexce­ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re­placement is necessary,use onlytheguidebar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.

Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

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Remove the cylinder cover.

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Pull off the spark plug boot.

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Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-

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card.

Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark

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plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch

socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be

0.025 inches.

Reinstall the spark plug boot.

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Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.

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Tighten securely.

Screws

Spark

Plug Boot

Cylinder

Cover

STORAGE

WARNING:

to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards inplace. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.

Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

S

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

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lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
Donot store the unit or fuel inaclosedarea

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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
openflame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-

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dren.

CAUTION

deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor , fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.

: It is important to prevent gum

Stop engine and allow

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1--800--554--6723.

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your dealer or place of purchase.

Spark

Plug

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Ignition switch off.

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Engine flooded.

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Fuel tank empty.

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Spark plug not firing.

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Fuel not reaching

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carburetor.

Carburetor requires

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adjustment
Crankshaft seals worn.

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Air filter dirty.

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Spark plug fouled.

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Chain brake engaged.

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Carburetor requires

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adjustment.
Toomuchoilmixedwith

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gasoline.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

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 DA YS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro­ducing purposes.
30 DA YS-- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im­proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., forthis
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper han­dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is
altered inanywaywhich inourjudgement af­fects its condition oroperation. This warranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen­ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear

Move ignition switch to ON.

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See “Difficult Starting” in

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Operation Section.
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

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Install new spark plug.

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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

Contact an authorized service dealer.

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Contact an authorized service dealer.

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Clean or replace air filter.

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Clean or replace plug and regap.

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Disengage chain brake.

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Contact an authorized service dealer.

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Empty fuel tank and refill with

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correct fuel mixture.

and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warran­ty does not cover predelivery 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 EX­PRESSLY STIPULA TED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONSONHOW LONGANIMPLIEDWAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga­tion to any purchaser.

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U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB­LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency, California Air Resources
Board, Environment Canada and POULAN/
WEED EATER. DIVISION OF WCI OUT­DOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to
explain the emissions control system war­ranty onyouryear2000--2003 small off--road
engine. In California, all new small off--road
engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-­smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER
mustwarrant the emission control systemon
your small off--road engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your small off--road engine engine. Your
emissioncontrolsystemincludes parts such
as the carburetor and the ignition system.
Where a warrantable condition exists, POU-

LAN/WEED EATER will repair your small

off--road engine engine at no cost to you. Ex­penses covered under warranty include
diagnosis, parts andlabor. MANUFACTUR-
ER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any
emissions related part on your engine (as
listed under Emissions Control Warranty
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma­terials or workmanship of the engine causes
the failure of such an emission related part,
the part will be repaired or replaced by POU-

LAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WAR-

RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small
off--road engine engine owner, you are re­sponsible for the performance of the re­quired maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. POULAN/WEED EATER recom-
mends that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off--road engine,
but POULAN/WEED EATER cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for
your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance. As the small off-­road engine 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 equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your small off-­road engine to a POULAN/WEED EATER
authorized repair center as soon as a prob­lem exists. Warranty repairs should be com­pleted in a reasonable amount of time, not to
exceed 30 days. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and responsi­bilities, you should contact your nearest au­thorized service center or call POULAN/

WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE:

The warranty period begins on the date the
small off--road engine is purchased.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty
shall be for aperiod of two years from the ini­tial date of purchase. WHATIS COVERED:

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

Repair or replacement of any warranted part
will be performed at no charge to the owner
at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER
servicing center. 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 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 re­quired maintenance shall be warranted for
the period of time up to the first scheduled re­placement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shall not be charged for diagnos­ticlabor which leads to the determination that
awarranted part isdefective if the diagnostic
work is performed at an approved POULAN/

WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED

EATER may be liable for damages to other

engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT
IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on ormodified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable
to cover failures of warranted parts caused
bytheuseofadd--on or modified parts. HOW
TO FILE A CLAIM: 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. WHERE TO GET WAR-

RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re­pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/

WEED EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMIS­SION RELATED PARTS:AnyPOULAN/

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. EMIS-

SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS
LIST: Carburetor, 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.

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The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.

Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)
Intermediate (125 hours)
Extended (300 hours)

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