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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

PP4620AV

ENGLISH

R

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:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las a dvertencias 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.

Poulan PRO
7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

850 Matheson Blvd. West

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4

115358026 Rev. 1 3/15/10 BRW

Poulan PRO

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chain

saw can be dangerous! Care­less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.

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

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.

Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi­tion).

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

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

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

Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.

Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.

Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times with your
right hand.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect

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

S Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions before attempting to use the unit.

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions found in this manual.

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-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

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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.

Hearing

Protection

Snug Fitting
Clothing

Safety Shoes

S Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw

when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and 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.

S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

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

S Do not operate a chain saw with o nehand.

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.

S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-

lated outdoor area.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

S Make sure the chain will not make contact

with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end

of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com­pleted.

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

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.

Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

S With the engine stopped, hand carry the

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

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

S Have all chain saw service performed by 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.

S Make certain the saw chain stops moving

when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.

S Never modify your saw in any way.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.

S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.

S Use only Poulan accessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CA UT ION

S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should beno smoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling.

S Always have fire extinguishing tools avail-

able if you should need them.

S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-

ing site before starting engine.

S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a

non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.

S Store theunit and fuelin an area where fuel

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

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury . Kickback is the
backward, upward or sudden forward motion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain
near theupper tip of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or when the
wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in the wood
can also result in loss of chain saw control.

S Rotational Kickback canoccur when the

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.

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S 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
saw to move inthe opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

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

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that can cause material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

S Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

S Always begin cutting with the engine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.

S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Make sure the chain brake nuts are se­curely tightened after tensioning the chain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

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

S Cut one log at a time.
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar

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

Kickback Path

void Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

S Recognize that kickback can happen.

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

S Never let the moving chain contact any ob-

ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep the working area free from obstruc-

tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a
branch, do not let the guide bar contact
branch or other objects around it.

S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

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.

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both

hands when the engine is running and don’t
let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick­back and maintain control of the saw. Keep
the fingers of your left hand 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.

S Position your left hand on the front handlebar

so it is in a straight line with your right hand
on the rear handle when making bucking
cuts. Never reverse right and left hand posi­tions for any type of cutting.

S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

both feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.

S Do not cut above s houlder height. It is diffi-

cult to maintain control of saw above shoul­der height.

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KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features

are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a
chain saw user, donot rely only onsafety 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.
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar
has been demonstrated to 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.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a

contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood togradually 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.

L o w --- K i c k b ac k

Chain

Not a Low--- Kickback Chain

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-

signed with distance between handles and
“in-line” with each other . The spread and “in­line” 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.

Contoured De pth Gauge

Large Radi us Tip

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

Can Obstruct Material

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

the e vent of ki ckback.

WARNING: WE DO NOT REP -

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS­SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT Y OU IN THE EVEN T OF A KICK­BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain back
and up toward the operator. Kickback can be
caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the
danger zone with any hard object. Kickback
canalsobecausedbypinchingthesawchain
along the top of the guide bar. This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op ­erator. Either of these events may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INT O
YOUR SAW . YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars
and low- -kickback saw chains reduce the
chance and magnitude of kickback and are
recommended. Your saw has a low kickback
chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs
on a chain brake should be made by an 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.

S Tip contact insome cases may cause alight-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.

S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause 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.

WARNING: Computed kickback

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 (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 repres ented in the non-acti ­vated 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 brake and resulting kick angle of
saw. In all cases lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the us er.

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.

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

MODEL

PP4620AV

NOTE: If this saw isto be used for commer-

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

WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAFETY NOTI CE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal 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: Your saw is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

P/N Length CHAIN P/N

530044695 20″ 952051310 31_

ASSEMBLY

CKA without chain brake

arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equippedwith a spark arrestingscreen.
If y ou operatea chain saw in a state orlocale
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.
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.

STAN DARDS: This saw is listed by Under-

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-- 2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa­tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-- 1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc­cupational Health and Safety

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

ATTACHING THE BUMPER
SPIKE

(If not already attached)
The bumper spike may be used as a pivot
when making a cut.

1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

and the chain brake from the saw.

2. Attach the bumper spike with the two

screws as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop­erly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE DIS­ENGAGED BEFORE IT CAN BE RE­MOVED OR INST ALLED ON THE
CHAIN SAW . TO DISENGAGE CHAIN
BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT HAND
GUARD BACK TOWARD THE REAR
OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS FAR AS
POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRATION).

DISENGAGED

Front Hand Guard

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

1. Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw.

2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).

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Location of shipping spacer

Cutters

Depth Gauge

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad­just the tension of the chain. It is very im­portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into ahole 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

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter­clockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the pin
to be near the c orrect position. Further ad­justment may be necessary as you mount
the bar.

5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.

Nuts

Bar Tool

Inside view of
Chain Brake

Mount the bar

7. Place the chain over and behind the
clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.

Place chain onto the sprocket

8. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.

9. Fit chain drive links in bar groove.

10. Pull the bar forward until the chain is
snug in the guide bar groove. Ensure all
drive links are in the bar groove.

11. Now, install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole inthe guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.

12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you
will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

Drive Links

CHAIN TENSION (Including units with

chain already installed)

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,

make sure the chain brake nuts are finger
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the chain brake nuts are tight can
cause damage.

Checking the tension:

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

6. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration it
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.

Tip of
Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

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
before you start the chain 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.

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S If chainis too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4

turn counterclockwise.

S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the

chain brake nuts securely withthe bar tool.

S Recheck chain tension.

NOTE: The chain is tensioned correctly when

the weight of the chain does not cause it to sag
below the guide bar (with the chain saw sitting
in an upright position), but the chain still moves
freely around the guide bar .

WARNING: If the saw is operated

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off the
guide bar and result in serious injury to the op­erator and/or damage the chain making it un­usable. If the chain jumps off the guide bar , in­spect each drive link for damage. Damaged
chain must be repaired or replaced.

Chain Brake
Nuts

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR 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 T ool)

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Muffler

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Bar Sprocket
Hole

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Throttle
Lock-- out

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

Bar Oil
Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Chain Brake

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

Starter Housing

Adjusting
Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Guide Bar

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

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Direction
of Chain
Travel

T HR O T TL E L O C K --- OU T

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci­dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle speed areset by pull­ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER outfully
for cold starting or after refueling. The choke
provides additional fuel to the engine during
cold 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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-

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

WARNING: Be sure to read thefuel

handling information in the safety rules sec­tion of this manual beforeyou begin.If you do
not understand the fuel handling information
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help
from someone that does understand the in­formation or call the customer assistance
help line at 1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-

ly when refueling.

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtain thecorrect oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2-- cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is
obtaine d by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of
oilwith 1gallon(4 liter s )of unleaded gasoline.
Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml)
container of Poulan/WEED EATER brand
synthetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this
container into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture. D O NOT USE
automotive or marine oil. These oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.

CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in

your unit. This will cause permanent engine
damage and void the limited warranty.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

This engine requires the use of minimum 87
octane [R+M]/2 clean gasoline.

kickback. The chain brake activates manu­ally ifthe front hand guardis pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han­dle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
15 minutes of operation. You should c heck
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: If the saw is operated

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury to
the operator and/or damage the chain mak­ing it unusable.

IMPORTANT

Use of alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can cause major
engine performance and durability problems.

WARNING: Alternative fuels (not

gasoline) such as E-- 15 (15% alcohol), E--20
(20% alcohol), E-- 85 (85% alcohol) are NOT
classified as gasoline and are NOT approved
for use in 2- -stroke gasoline engines. Use of al­ternative fuels will cause problems such as: im­proper clutch engagements, overheating, va­por lock, power los s, lubrication deficiency,
deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal
carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels
cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil
mixture leading to oil and fuel s eparat ion.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous lubrica­tion. Lubrication is provided by the automatic
oiler sys tem when the oil tank is kept filled.
Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
T oo 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 b ar 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 oilfor
adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is
recommended to protect your unit against
excessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Poulan
bar and chain oil is not available, use a good
grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oilfor bar and chainlubri-

cation.

S Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front han­dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be
disengaged before cutting with the saw.

WARNING: The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR­BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this

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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

Left hand
on front
handle

WARNING: Do not attempt to throw

or drop--start the chain saw. Doing so will put
the operator at risk of serious injury due to
loss of control of the chain saw.

IMPORT ANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pullingthe 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.

NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800-- 554-- 6723.

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

choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting forstarting
is set automatically.

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-

2. Pull thechoke/fast idle lever out to thefull

3. Pull starter rope quickly with your right

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying

to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.

4. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the

5. Pull the starter rope quickly with your

6. Allow the engine to run for approximately

In the following steps, when the

tion.

extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).

hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro­ceed to the next step.

HALF CHOKE position.

right hand until the engine starts.

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

ON/STOP SWITCH

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

FULL HALF OFF

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/STOP switch to th eON position.

2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.

3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.

4. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded 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. Ensure the ON/STOP
switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require many pulls depending on
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
or call 1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is worn

too thin it may break when the chain brake is
triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain
brake will not stop the chain. The c hain 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.

S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

S The inertia--activated chain brake is

activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).

S If the brake is already activated, it is

disengaged by pulling thefront hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

S When cutting with the saw,the chainbrake

must be disengaged.

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Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control

CAUTION:

checked several times daily. The engine must
be running 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 fronthan­dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by

The chain brake must be

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Check chain tension before first use and

after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,

masonry, non-wood building mat erials, etc.

S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

object. Inspect the saw and repair or re­place parts as necessary. If the chain
jumps off the guide bar, inspect the chain
for damaged drive links before reinstalling.
Burrs on drive links, which prevent them
from entering the groove of the guide bar,
can be removed with a flat file.

S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a

small amount of dirt will dull a chain, increase
the possibility of kickback, and require chain
sharpening or replacement.

S Practice cutting a few small logs using the

following techniques to get the “feel” of us­ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

S Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.

S Keep the engine at full speed the entire

time you are cutting.

S Allow the chainto cut for you. Exert only

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

S Release the throttle trigger as soon as

the 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 the chain, bar,
and engine.

S Toavoid losingcontrol when cut is com-

plete, do notput pressure on saw at end
of cut.

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down after cutting.

fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
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.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken or

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 able to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow,or strong winds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

vance.

S Clear thework area. You needa clear area

all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.

S Study the natural conditions that can cause

the tree to fall in a particular direction.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:

S The wind direction and speed.
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

might not be apparent due to uneven or

sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

S Weight and branches on one side.
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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
from the nearest person or other objects. En­gine noise can drown out a warning call.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta­ples, andwire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.

Plan a clear retreat pathto the rear and diag­onal to the line of fall.

2-1/2 tree lengths

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Plan a clear retreat path

Direction of Fall

45_

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.

NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,

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

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

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.

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

First cut

Notch

Second cut

S After removing the wood from the notch,

make 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.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

1/3 of the diameter

Hinge

Opening of

felling cut

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut when necessary to
control the direction offall. To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
S Bealerttosignsthatthetreeisreadytofall:

cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,

or movement in the upper branches.
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,

and get away quickly on your planned re-

treat path.
S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree

with your saw. Be extremely cautious with

partially fallen trees that may be poorly

supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-

pletely, set thesaw aside and pulldown the

tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,

or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Do not stand on the log

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

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Cut only one log at a time.
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces ofwood could beflung towardoper-

ator.
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log while

cutting andnever hold the log with your leg

or foot.
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

and roots are tangled such as in a blown

down area. Drag the logs into a clear area

before cutting by pulling out exposed and

cleared logs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. You can lose control 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 thesaw and carefully reenter thecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use ametal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Useawedgetoremovepinchedsaw

Closing
of notch

Turn saw
wooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on thetop sideof the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres­sure.

OFF and use a plastic or

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Overcutting Undercutting

st

1

Cut

Undercutting involves cutting on the under­side ofthe logwith topof 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: Never turn saw upside

down to undercut. The saw cannot be con­trolled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the compres­sion side of the log. Thecompression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.

S Roll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side to

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

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

S Remember your first cut is always on the

compression side of the log. (Refer to the
illustration below for your first and second
cut)

S Your first cut should extend

diameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

Usingalogforsupport

nd

2

1/3 of the

Cut

1stCut

2ndCut

Using a support stand

nd

2

2

Cut

1stCut

1stCut

nd

Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard

against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob­jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb­ing or pruning. Allowing such contact canre­sult in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree

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.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-

ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme

caution when cutting small size limbs.

Slender material may catch the saw chain

and be whipped toward you or pull you off

balance.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for

branches that are bent or und er pressure.

Avoid being struck by the branch or the

saw when the tension in the wood fibers is

released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

LIMBING

S Always limb atree after it is cut down. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop-

erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the

felled tree to support the tree as you work.
S Start at the base of the felled tree and work

toward the top, cutting branches and

limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

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S Keep the tree between you and the chain.

Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches with

the cutting techniques described inBUCK­ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut small and

freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

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

the bottom of the limb.

1/3 of the way through

SERVICE

S Next makea 2nd cut all the way through

the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving

a 1 to2 inch collar fromthe truck of the tree.

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have all

repairs other than the rec­ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an

If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Poulan may not pay for repairs
under warranty. It is your responsibility
to maintain and perform general mainte­nance.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:

Fuel mixture level Before each use....

Bar lubrication Before each use.......

Chain tension Before each use.......

Chain sharpness Before each use....

For damaged parts Before each use..

For loose caps Before each use......

For loose fasteners Before each use...

For loose parts Before each use......

Inspect and Clean:

Bar Before each use................

Complete saw After each use.......

Air filter Every 5 hours*.............

Chain brake Every 5 hours*........

Spark arresting screen

and muffler Every 25 hours*.........

Replace spark plug Yea r ly.
Replace fuel filter Yea r ly...

*HoursofOperation

AIR FILTER

CAUTION

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

authorized service dealer.

: Do not clean filter in gasoline

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which­ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re­place your air filter with anew one after every
50 hours ofoperation, or annually,whichever
comes first.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove cylinder cover.

3. Remove air filter.

4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.

Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com­pletely before reinstalling.

5. Reinstall air filter.

6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

TIghten securely.

Air Filter

Air Filter
Screws

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.

CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
whichever comes first.

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L

Steel

ACK

Backplate

Muffler

Muffler

Bolts

Aluminum

Backplate

1. Loosen and remove the 3 cylinder cover
screws. Remove the cylinder cover.

2. Pull off the spark plug boot.

3. Loosen and remove the locknut from the
bolt cover. Remove the bolt cover.

4. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket and
backplates. Notice the orientation of
these parts for reassembling.

5. Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
muffler. Loosen and remove both
screws. Remove the outlet cover and
spark arresting screen.

Outlet Cover

Screws

6. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires
are broken or sc reen is blocked after
cleaning.

7. Reinstall spark arresting screen.

8. Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En­sure outlet cover and both screws are
reinstalled correctly to prevent damage
to the saw (see illustrations). The ex­haust outlets must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.

Muffler

Gasket

B

VIEW OF MUFFLER

Spark Arresting

Screen

Bolt Cover

Outlet Cover

ocknut

Muffler

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: The chain will be mov-

ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must notmove at idle
speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:

S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED-- T

adjusting procedure.

S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED-- T ad-

justing procedure.

Idle Speed --T

Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow).

S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-

crease engine speed.

S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-

wise to decrease engine speed.

If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call
1-- 800--554-- 6723.

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through thecut, or been run with animproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces­sary toservice your bar. A worn bar willdam­age 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:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-

tion.

S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and

chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.

S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each

5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Exhaust Outlets

Exhaust Outlets must face

chain brake (bar side) of chain saw

9. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.

10. Reinstall backplates, muffler gasket and
muffler using muffler bolts. Tighten until
secure.

11. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut.

12. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

13. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.

S When rail top is uneven, use aflat fileto re-

store square edges and sides.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

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Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,

A

v

f

f

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

CHAIN SHARPENING

WARNING: Improper chain sharp-

ening techniques and/or depth gauge mainte­nance will increase the chance of kickback
which can result in serious injury.

WARNING: Wear protective gloves

when handling chain. The chain is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
Conditions which indicate the need for chain
sharpening:

S Reduction in size of wood chips. The size

of the wood chip will decrease as the chain
gets duller until it becomes more like a
powder than a chip. Note that dead or
rotted wood will not produce a good chip.

S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.

Tools required:

S 3/16 inch (4,5 mm) diameter round file and

file holder

S Flat file
S Depth gauge tool

TO SHARPEN CHAIN:

1. MoveON/STOPswitchtotheSTOP
position.

2. Check chain for proper tension. Adjust
chain tension if necessary. See CHAIN
TENSION section.

3. Sharpen cutters.

S To sharpen the cutters, position the

file holder level (90˚) so that it rests
on the top edges of the cutter and
depth gauge.

NOTE: The chain has both left and

right hand cutters.

File Holder

Cutter

S Align the 25˚ file holder marks paral-

25˚
File Holder Line

S Sharpen cutters on one side of the

File

90˚

Depth Gauge

lel with the bar andto the center of the
chain.

Cutter

Cutter

chain first. File from the inside of each
cutter to the outside. Then, turn the
chain saw around and repeat the pro­cess for the other side of the chain.

S File on the forward stroke only. Use 2

or 3 strokes per cutting edge.

S Keep all cutters the same length

when filing.

S File enough to remove any damage

to cutting edges (side plate and top
plate of cutter).

Remo

Top Plate

0.025 inch
(0.65 mm)

Rounded
Corner

Squared O
Corner

Depth Gauge

e Damage

Side Plate

ll Cutters

Same Length

S File chain to meet the specifications

as shown.

60˚

25˚

Hook Angle

Right

Too Much HookAngle

Wrong

WARNING: Maintain the proper

hook angle according to the manufacturer’s
specifications for the chain you are using. Im­proper hook angle will increase the chance of
kickback which can result in serious injury.

4. Check and lower depth gauges.

Depth Gauge To ol

S Place gauge tool on cutter.
S If the depth gauge is higher than the

depth gaugetool, file it level to the topof
the depth gauge tool.

S Maintain rounded front corner of

depth gauge with a flat file.

NOTE: The very top of the depth

gauge should be flat with the front
half rounded off with a flat file.

If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call our customer
assistance help line at 1-- 800- -554- -6723.

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60˚

File

SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non­adjustable.

NOTE: This spark ignition system complies

with the Canadian standard ICES- -002.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove the cylinder cover.

3. Pull off the spark plug boot.

4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.

5. Replace with Champion RCJ-- 7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.

Spark Plug Boot

COOLING SYSTEM

To keep the working temperature as low as
possible the machine is equipped with a
cooling system.
The cooling system consists of:

S Air intake on the starter
S Air guide plate
S Fins on the flywheel
S Cooling fins on the cylinder
S Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the

cylinder)
Clean the cooling system with a brush after
each use, more often in demanding condi­tions. A dirty or blocked cooling system re­sults in the machine overheating which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:
S Allow the engine to cool, and secure the

unit before storing or transporting.
S Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti-

lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach

sparks or open flames from water heaters,

electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store chain saw with all guards in place

and position chain saw so that any sharp

object cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store chain saw well out of the reach of

children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the
season or if it will not be used for 30 days or
more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a period
of time:

S Clean saw thoroughly before storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and

guide bar.

S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or

cloth.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA­TION section of this manual, see message
labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of
gasohol in your chain saw.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos­its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso­line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz­er containers. Run engine at least 5 minutes
after adding stabilizer.
Poulan/WEED EATER 40:1, 2-cycle engine
oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer.
If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel
stabilizer to your fuel tank.

HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/
oil mixture, the oil will sepa­rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insure proper blending of
the gas and oil.

ENGINE

S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon

of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)
through the spark plug opening. Slowly
pull the starter rope 8to 10times to distrib­ute oil.

S Replace spark plug with new one of rec-

ommended type and heat range.

S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,

and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.

S At the beginning of the next season, use

only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline
to oil ratio.

OTHER

S Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

S Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust.

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TROUBLESHOOTING T A BLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of

the rec ommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

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.

Chain moves
at idle speed.

1. Ignition switch off.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

1. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Chain brake engaged.

4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.

2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the

Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug and regap.

3. Disengage chain brake.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the

Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Outdoor

Products Inc., warrants to the original con­sumer 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.
1 YEAR -- Parts and Labor, when used for
household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
commercial, professional, or income pro­ducing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts andLabor, if used forrental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper
handling, improper maintenance or alteration,
or the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by Poulan for
this chain saw. This warranty does not cover
tune- -up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts
which wear and require replacement with rea­sonable use during the warranty period. This
warranty does not cover predelivery setup,
installation of guide bar and chain, and normal
adjustments explained in the instruction manu­al such as chain tensi o n adj u st m e nts. This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
In the event you have a claim under this war­ranty, you must return the product to an au­thorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions
concerning this warranty, please contact:
Poulan, a division of Husqvarna Outdoor
Products Inc.

U.S. EPA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

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

Protection Agency, Environment Canada
and Poulan PRO are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your
year 2010 and later small off- -road engine. In
California, all small of f--road engines must be
designed, built, and equipped to meet the
Stat e’s stringent anti-- smog standards. Pou­lan PRO must warrant the emission control
system on 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.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor, the ignition system and
the fuel tank. Where a warrantable condition
exists, Poulan PRO will repair your small of f-­road engine atno cost toyou. Expenses cov­ered under warranty include diagnosis, parts
and labor. MANUFACTURER’S WARRAN-
TY COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under Emis­sions Control Warranty Parts Lis t) is defective

7349 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
1--800-- 554-- 6723

In Canada, contact:

Poulan

5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga,Ontario L5V3E4

Giving the model number, serial numberand
date of purchase of your product and the
name and address of the authorized dealer
from whom it was purchased.

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 STIPULATED HEREIN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMI TATI ONS OF IN C ID E NTAL OR CO N­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This is a limited warranty within the meaning
of that term as defined in the Magnuson-­Moss Act of 1975.

The policy of Poulan is to continuously im­prove its products. Therefore, Poulan 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.

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 PRO. OWNER’S WAR-
RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small
off--road engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required mainte­nance listed in your instruction manual. Pou­lan PRO recommends that you retain all re­ceipts covering maintenance on your small
off--road engine, but Poulan PRO 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 owner, you should be aware
that Poulan PRO may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off--road engine or a
part of it has failed due toabuse, neglect, im­proper maintenance, unapproved modifica­tions, or the use of parts not made or ap­proved by the original equipment
manufacturer. You are re s ponsible for pres­enting your small off--road engine to an Poulan
PRO authorized repair center as soon as a

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problem exists. Warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 d ays. If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights andresponsi­bilities, you should contact your nearest autho­rized service center, call Poulan PRO at
1--800-- 554-- 6723, or send e-mail corre­spondence to
emission.com
MENT DATE: The warranty period begins
on the date the small off-- road engine is pur­chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This
warranty shall be for a period of two years
from the initial date of purchase, or until the
end of the product warranty (whichever is
longer). WHAT IS 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 PRO servicing center. If you
have any ques tions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con­tact your nearest authorized service center,
call Poulan PRO at 1--800--554--6723, or
send e-mail correspondence to emissi on
[e-mail]
TY PERIOD: An y 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 diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war­ranted partis defective ifthe diagnostic work
is performed at an approved Poulan PRO

emission.warranty@HCOP--

. WARRANTY COMMENCE-

. W ARRAN-

servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES: Poulan PRO may be liable for dam­ages toother enginecomponents caused by
the failure of a warranted part still under war­ranty. WHAT IS NOTCOVERED: Allfailures
caused by abuse, neglect, or improper main­tenance are not covered. ADD --ON OR MO-
DIFIED PARTS: The use of add- -on or modi­fied parts can be grounds for disallowing a
warranty claim. Poulan PRO is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by the
use of add- -on or modified parts. HOW TO
FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions re­garding your warranty rights andresponsibi­lities, you should contact your nearest autho­rized service center, call Poulan PRO at
1--800-- 554-- 6723, or send e-mail corre­spondence to
emission.com
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or
repairs shall be provided at all Poulan PRO
service centers. Call: 1-- 800--554--6723 or
send e-mail correspondence to
warranty@HCOP-- emission.com

.

NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS:Any

Poulan PRO 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, air filter (covered up to main-

tenance schedule), ignition system: spark plug
(covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition
module, muffler including catalyst (if equipped),
fuel tank. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT :
The owner is responsible for the perfor­mance of all required maintenance as de­fined in the instruction manual.

emission.warranty@HCOP--

. WHERE TO GET WAR-

emission.

. MAINTE-

The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA 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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