Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
295
ENGLISH
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ESPAÑOL
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
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Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE1999 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Electrolux Home Products
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6
North America
530087764
4/16/99
FRANÇAIS
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
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completely 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 us-
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ers whounderstand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
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toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, nonslip gloves; eye protection such as nonfogging, 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.
Keep all parts of your body away from
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the chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
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a minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away
from the work area. Do not allow other
people or animals to be near the chain
saw when starting or operating the chain
saw.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw
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when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or
medication. You must be in good physi-
Always disconnect
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps
cal 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.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in
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advance. 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
Do not operate a chain saw with one
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hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combination
of these persons may result from onehanded operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
Operate the chain saw only in a well-
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ventilated outdoor area.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
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tree, unless you are specifically trained
to do so.
Make sure the chain will not make con-
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tact 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
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end 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.
Be alert for springback when cutting a
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limb that is under tension so you will not
be struck by the limb or saw when the
tension in the wood fibers is released.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
Have all chain saw service performed by
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a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual. For example, if improper 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 mov-
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ing when the throttle trigger is released.
For correction, refer to “Carburetor Adjustments.”
Never modify your saw in any way. Use
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only attachments supplied or specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of
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oil or fuel mixture.
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.
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
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teners securely tightened.
Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso-
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ries and replacement parts as recommended.
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HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
Do not smoke while handling fuel or
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while operating the saw.
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
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in the areas where fuel is mixed or
poured. There should be no smoking,
open flames, or work that 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
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fueling 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
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fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNING!
proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw.
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This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or im-
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING!
ject should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
Measured maximum kickback value, with and without
chain brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label.
Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-
KICKBACK
WARNING:
when the moving chain contacts an object at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches 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, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide 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 driven rapidly
Kickback can occur
back toward the operator. Either of these
reactions can cause loss of saw control
which can result in serious injury.
against kickback
Rotational Kickback
and backward motion of the chain saw that
can occur when the moving saw chain near
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object such as a log or a branch.
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the
chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched,
caught, or by contacting a foreign object in
is the rapid upward
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Guard
the wood. This sudden stopping of the chain
results in a reversal of the chain force used to
cut wood and causes the saw to move in the
opposite direction of the chain rotation.
Pinch-Kickback drives the saw straight back
toward the operator. Pull-In pulls the saw
away from the operator. Either reaction can
result in loss of control and serious injury.
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
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full 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.
Kickback Path
the engine stopped, never with the engine running. Make sure the bar clamp
nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain.
Begin and continue cutting at full speed.
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If 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
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of the bar (plunge cuts).
Watch for shifting logs or other forces
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that 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
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
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object at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from ob-
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structions such as other trees,
branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that
your saw chain could hit while you are
cutting through a particular log or
branch.
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
Never reverse hand positions
Elbow locked
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with
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both hands when the engine is running
and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you
reduce kickback and maintain control of
the saw. Keep the fingers of your left
hand 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 han-
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dlebar 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.
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Stand with your weight evenly balanced
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on 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
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or thrown off balance and lose control of
the saw.
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is
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difficult 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 dangerous 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
injury.
Reduced-- Kickback Guide Bar, de-
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signed 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.
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.
Handguard, designed to reduce the
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chance of your left hand contacting the
chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar.
Position of front and rear handlebars,
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designed 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.
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Symmetrical Guide Bar
The following features
Small Radius Tip
Large Radius Tip
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
Deflects
Kickback Force
And Allows Wood
Low---Kickback
Chain
Chain With High Kickback Potential
ANSI B175.1-1991
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require-
To Gradually
Ride Into Cutter
Can Obstruct Material
“American National
ments.”
CHAIN BRAKE AND
CKA ANGLE
WARNING:
chain brake in reducing operator injuries has
not yet been fully determined. We cannot
represent that a chain brake is an effective
safety device to prevent or reduce the hazard of injuries resulting from kickback.
NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN
BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE
EVENT OF A KICKBACK.
the saw properly and carefully to avoid kickback. Reduced --Kickback bars and Low-Kickback chains reduce the hazard of kickback and are recommended. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an Authorized
POULAN PRO
your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a Servicing Dealer, or to the
nearest Authorized Master Service Dealer.
WARNING:
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA and ANSI standards. When purchasing
replacement bar and chain, considerations
should be given to the lower CKA values.
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to
the user, higher values indicate more angle
and higher kick energies. Computed angles
represented in the non-activated column indicate total energy and angle associated
without activation of the chain brake during
kickback. Activated angle represents chain
stopping time relative to activation angle of
chain break and resulting kick angle of saw.
In all cases lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.
Tip contact in some cases may
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cause a lightning fast reverse
REACTION, kicking the guide bar
up and back toward the operator.
The effectiveness of a
Instead, use
Service Dealer. Take
Computed kickback
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DO
Pinching the saw chain along the
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top of the guide bar may push the
guide bar rapidly back toward the
operator.
Either of these reactions may cause
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you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury.Do not
rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw.
Computed kickback angle (
BAR
MODEL
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NOTE:
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 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 problems. Users who
operate power tools on a continual and
regular basis must monitor closely their
physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by
law. 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
CARE AND MAINTENANCE section for
maintenance of the Spark Arrestor.
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.
This saw complies with Federal
U.S.
P/N Length CHAIN P/N
952044578 952051313
Exposure to vibrations
Your saw is equipped
forest land and the states of
CKA)
18”
The following guide bar and chain combinations meet kickback requirements of CSA
Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on
saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and
chain combinations other than those listed is
not recommended and may not meet the
CKA requirements per standard.
Table
CKA without
chain brake
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CKA with
chain brake
ASSEMBLY
The assembly tool provided with your saw
is the only tool needed for assembly. Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
WARNING:
bly step if the saw is received assembled. Always wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even
when it is not moving!
Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and
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the chain brake from the saw.
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
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present).
Chain Brake
An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
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just the tension of the chain. It is very important when assembling the bar, that
the pin located on the adjusting screw
aligns into a hole in the bar. Turning the
screw will move the adjustment pin up
and down the screw. Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar
onto the saw.
Recheck each assem-
Location of shipping spacer
Clamp Nuts
Assembly Tool
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Inside view of
Chain Brake
CHAIN TENSION
When adjusting chain tension, make
NOTE:
sure the bar nuts are finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when the bar
nuts are tight can cause damage.
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-
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wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
far as it will go to the rear. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar.
Mount the bar as illustrated.
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Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw
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as far as possible.
Prepare the chain by checking the prop-
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er direction. Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the
saw the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the
proper direction.
Place the chain onto the sprocket lo-
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cated behind the clutch drum. Fit the
chain between the teeth in the sprocket.
Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into
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groove around the guide bar.
Pull the bar forward until the chain is
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snug in the groove of the bar.
Hold guide bar against the saw frame
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and install the bar clamp. Make sure the
adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in
the bar. Remember this pin moves the
bar forward and backward as the screw
is turned.
Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten
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finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the combination
screwdriver/wrench tool to move the chain
around the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it
is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the bar.
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 bar clamp nuts and turning the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on the
bar.
If chain is too tight, turn adjusting
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screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting
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screw 1/4 turn clockwise.
Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
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bar clamp nuts with the combination
screwdriver/wrench.
Recheck chain tension.
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Mount the Bar
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Place chain onto the sprocket
Chain moves freely
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.
Nuts
Adjustment
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FUELING & LUBRICATION
STARTING
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend FRIGIDAIRE HOME
PRODUCTS brand oil. If you do not use this
oil, use a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of
oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling
your unit.
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
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction.
high temperature thinning. If
POULAN PRO
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
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Oil Cap
POULANorPOULAN PRO
POULANorPOULAN PRO
bar and chain oil is not
Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication.
Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
bar and
oil resists
POULAN
Fuel mix cap
or
WARNING:
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler
can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine
STOPorOFF
To start the engine
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turn without contacting
any object.
Move switch to the
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tion.
Use only 15”--- 18” of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
The chain must not
within this manual.
movetheswitchtothe
position.
hold the saw firmly on
STARTorON
CAR-
posi-
Important points to remember
When pulling the starter rope, do not use
the full extent of the rope as this can cause
the rope to break. Do not let starter rope
snap back. Hold the handle and let the
rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at
full choke; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.
Do not cut material with the choke/fast idle
lever at the
For cold engine or warm engine after running out of fuel.
In the following steps, when the cho-
NOTE:
ke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is
set automatically.
Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
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full extent.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your
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right hand until the engine attempts to
start, then push the choke/fast idle lever
to the
Pull the starter rope quickly with your
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right hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximate-
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ly five seconds. Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger to release the
fast idle, allowing the engine to idle.
FULL
OFF
position.
position.
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IGNITION SWITCH
(START) (STOP)
For a warm engine:
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Difficult starting or 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 ignition
switch is in the
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer
to the troubleshooting chart or call
1-800-554-6723.
ON
CHOKE/FAST IDLE
(SIDE VIEW)
Choke/Fast Idle
Lever
Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent; then, push the choke/fast idle
lever back to the
set the fast idle lock to the s tart position.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release the throttle trigger
to release the fast idle lock, allowing engine to idle.
ONorSTART
OFF
OFF FULL
position. This will
OFF
position.
CHAIN BRAKE
duce the hazard of kickback and are recommended. 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 stop the chain. Repairs on a chain
brake should be made by an Authorized
POULAN PRO 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 or by
centrifugal force.
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
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brake must be disengaged.
Braking function control
The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. Place the saw on firm ground.
Hold the handles with both hands and apply
full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard
without releasing the grip around the front
handle. The chain should stop immediately .
Inertia activating function
control
CAUTION:
procedure, the engine must be turned off.
When performing the following
Disengaged
Engaged
WARNING:
chain brake in reducing operator injuries has
not yet been fully determined. We cannot
represent that a chain brake is an effective
safety device to prevent or reduce the hazard of injuries resulting from kickback. DO
NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE
WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Instead, use the saw properly
and carefully to avoid kickback. Reduced -Kickback bars and Low--Kickback chains re-
The effectiveness of a
The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. Hold the chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other
firm object. Release your grip on the front
handle and let the saw, by its own weight,
rotate around the rear handle. When the tip
of the bar hits the stump, the brake should
activate.
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CUTTING METHODS
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IMPORTANT POINTS
Cut wood only. Do 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 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
and increase the 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 the
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engine to reach full speed before cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame against
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the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the entire
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time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
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light downward pressure.
Release the throttle trigger as soon as the
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cut is completed, allowing the engine to
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear can
occur.
To avoid losing control when cut is com-
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plete, do not put pressure on saw at end of
cut.
Stop the engine before setting the saw
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down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING:
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, at night since you will not
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is
unpredictable.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance. You need a clear area all around the
tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
on you causing serious injury.
Do not cut near build-
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning
call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.
Plan a clear retreat path
Direction of Fall
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FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches 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 desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE
Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
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notch first. Cut through
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom of the notch. See illustration. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
After removing the cutout of wood, make
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the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent
the tree from falling in the wrong direction.
Final cut here. 2 inches abo
First cut
Notch
center of notch.
of the diameter
1/3
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. Use a plumb or level to determine 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.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree
to fall. Maintain a distance of
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-
2-1/2
tree
Second cut
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Closing of
notch
Opening
of felling
cut
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Before felling cut is complete, use
NOTE:
wedges to open the cut when necessary to
control the direction of fall. Use wood or
plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to
avoid kickback and chain damage.
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.
Be extremely cautious with partially fallen
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trees that may be poorly supported. When
a tree doesn’t fall completely , set the saw
aside and pull down the tree with a cable
winch, block and tackle, or tractor. To
avoid injury, do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log length.
Overcutting Undercutting
Undercutting
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pressure. 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.
First cut on pressure side of log
involves cutting on the under-
Never turn saw upside
WARNING:
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
Do not 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 operator.
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. Drag the logs into a
clear area before cutting by pulling out exposed and cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING USED
FOR BUCKING
WARNING:
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. Stop the saw,
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not
attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched
or hung in a log.
If saw becomes pinched
Second cut
Second cut
First cut on pressure side of log
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.
Give special attention to logs under strain
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to prevent the saw from pinching. Make
the first cut on the pressure side to relieve
the stress on the log.
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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pressure side of the log.
Your first cut should extend
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diameter of the log.
Finish with your second cut.
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Using a support stand
of the
1/3
nd
Cut
2
Turn s a w
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting
with the saw against the log. When overcutting use light downward pressure.
OFF
and use a plastic or
begins on the top side of the log
1stCut
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st
Cut
1
Third cut
Second cut
2ndCut
LIMBING AND PRUNING
WARNING:
to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.
Never climb into a tree
IMPORTANT POINTS
Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme
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caution when cutting small size limbs.
Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.
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.
Frequently clear branches out of the way
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to avoid tripping over them.
LIMBING
Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
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then can limbing be done safely and properly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the
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felled tree to support the tree as you work.
Start at base of the felled tree and work to-
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ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
Keep the tree between you and the chain
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as much as possible.
Remove larger, supporting branches with
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the
the bucking section.
Always use an overcut to cut small and
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freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.
cutting techniques described in
1/3,2/3
Collar
First cut
Pruning technique
SERVICE
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check For:
Fuel Mixture Level Before each use.
Bar Lubrication Before each use...
Chain Tension Before each use....
Chain Sharpness Before each use.
Damaged parts Before each use...
Loose caps Before each use......
Loose fasteners Before each use..
Inspect and Clean:
Bar Before each use.............
Complete saw After each use....
Clean cylinder fins After each use
Air filter Every 5 hours *..........
Spark arrestor Every 25 hours *....
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative
emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
Do not clean filter in gasoline or
Cleaning the air filter:
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 removed.
Remove the parts as illustrated.
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Wash the filter in soap and water.
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Yearly
Yearly..
PRUNING
WARNING:
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
Make your fist cut
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through the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2nd cut
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through the limb.
third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch
collar from the trunk of the tree.
Limit pruning to limbs
of the way
1/3
all the way
Then cut a
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BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting
difficult.
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of
the bar are worn.
Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of
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operation
Remove sawdust from bar groove peri-
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odically with a wire or putty knife.
Guide Bar
Groove
Oil Holes
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done
improperly can permanently damage your
unit. We recommend you contact an Authorized Service Dealer for adjustments.
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT:
Speed Screw clockwise until it stops. Now
turn the screw counterclockwise 4-1/2 turns.
This should allow the engine to run without
the chain turning. If the chain moves at idle
speed, do not use your unit. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Idle speed is correct when engine runs without stalling and
chain does not turn.
MIXTURE ADJUSTMENTS:
retor includes limiter caps (Plastic caps on
the mixture screws) , do not force the screws
beyond the stops of the limiter caps or damage will occur. Do not remove these caps.
Small adjustments will affect your unit. Do
not adjust more than 1/16th turn without
checking performance.
Turn the Idle
If your carbu-
CHAIN SHARPENING
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener. If you choose to perform
your own chain sharpening, call our toll-free
helpline and order a free chain sharpening
guide. (See the back page of this manual for
the toll-free phone number.)
IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug yearly using a Champion RCJ7Y. Gap to .025”.
STORAGE
WARNING:
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,
Stop engine and allow to
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. 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
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unit. Start engine and allow to run until it
stops.
Clean the unit before storing. Pay partic-
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ular attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild detergent
and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed
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area where fuel vapors can reach
sparks or an open flame from hot water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of the reach of
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children.
CAUTION:
posits 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 de-
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine will not start.
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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 carburetor.
Engine will not idle properly.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
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Crankshaft seals worn.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under a load.
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Air filter dirty.
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Spark plug fouled.
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Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine smokes excessively.
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Too much oil mixed with gasoline
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Need Assistance?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
Need Service Part?
Contact your retailer.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS
WCI Outdoor Products, Inc., warrants to the
original purchaser that each new Poulan or
Poulan Pro 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--
Household purposes.
60 DAYS --
Commercial, Professional, or Income Producing purposes.
30 DAYS --
purposes.
This warranty
not
proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by
AIRE HOME PRODUCTS
saw. Additionally, this warranty
cover damage caused by improper handling,
improper maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its condition or operation. This warranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, when used for
Parts and Labor, if used for rental
transferable and
cover damage or liability caused by im-
is not
Division
does
FRIGID-
for this chain
does not
U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
Protection Agency/Environment Canada
and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION
OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are
pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn
and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti --smog standards. POULAN/
WEED EATER must warrant the emission
control system on your lawn and garden
equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exits,
POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your
lawn and garden equipment engine at no
cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
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 POULAN/WEED EATER.
The U. S. Environmental
If any emissions related part on
and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warranty
does not
lation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments explained in the operator ’s
manual such as carburetor adjustments and
chain tension adjustments. This warranty
does not
THIS WARRANTY
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 STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS
to continuously improve its products. Therefore,
serves 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.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
gine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed
in your instruction manual. POULAN/WEED
EATER recommends that you retain all re-
ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POU-
LAN/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 lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should be
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment 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 lawn and
garden equipment 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.
MENCEMENT DATE:
cover predelivery set--up, instal-
cover transportation costs.
FRIGIDAIRE HOME PRODUCTS
As the lawn and garden equipment en-
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
policy is
WARRANTY COM-
The warranty period
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re-
begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased.
OF COVERAGE:
a period of two years from the initial date of
purchase.
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
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 EAT-
ER at 1--800-- 554--6723
Any warranted part which is not
RIOD:
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.
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved POULAN/
WEED EATER servicing center.
QUENTIAL DAMAGES:
EATER may be liable for damages to other
engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty.
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 warranty shall be for
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
DIAGNOSIS:
LENGTH
Repair or
WARRANTY PE-
The owner
POULAN/WEED
CONSE-
WHAT
IS NOT COVERED
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered.
PARTS:
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by
the use of add--on or modified parts.
TO FILE A CLAIM:
tions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call
POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723 .
RANTY SERVICE:
pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED
EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS
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.
TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST:
tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:
is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual.
The use of add--on or modified parts
: All failures caused by
ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
If you have any ques-
WHERE TO GET WAR-
Warranty services or re-
MAINTENANCE, RE-
:AnyPOULAN/WEED
EMISSION CON-
The owner
HOW
Carbure-
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