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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
1950 / 1975 / 2055 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150
2155/2175/2350/2375/2150PRLE Series !
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas lasadvertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no haceflo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tousles avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de s_curit_. Tout d_faut de le faire
pourrait entra_ner des blessures graves.
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Augusta, GA 30907
[] The Ele_,olux Group, Ti'_ wortd's No.1 choice,
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WARNING! This chain Iraqi
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using 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 se-
rious injury.
Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label
,I_WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting toot, 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 untii you com-
pletely understand and can follow nit safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
• 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-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular usersshould havehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Hearing Safety Hat
Protection _Eye
"_1_1 qMpid_ Protection
Snug
Fittin Heavy Duty
Clothing Gloves
Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes
Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other peopie
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
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 men-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.
• Carefullyplanyoursawthgoperationinad-
vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
• Operate the chain saw only in a wetbventi-
lated outdoor area.
• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree.
• MakesurethechainwiH not makecontact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end
of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
• With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion oftMs manual. Forexample, if improp-
er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheel when servicing the clutch, structura]
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
• Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD_
JUSTMENTS.
• Never modify your saw in any way.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
• Use only Poulan_; accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be nosmoking, open flames,
orworkthat could cause sparks. Allow en-
gine to cool before refueling.
• 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.
• Move at least 1g feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.
• Turn the engine off and let saw coo] in a
non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.
• Storethe unit and fuetin an area wherefuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
_I_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 the upper tip of theguide bar con-
tacts 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 ob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.
• Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the up-
per 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 to-
ward the operator.
• Pinch-Kickbackcan occur when the the
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 in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
• 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 saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily cause the
operator to lose contrc4 of the saw.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions that ca n ca use material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
• Do not cut more than one log at a time.
• Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begin cutting with the engine at full
speed and the saw housing against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
, _i,_/_;_ K ckback Path
ClearTheWorkingArea
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surpbse
which contributes to accidents.
• Never let the moving chain contact any ob_
ject at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep the working area free from obstruc-
tions such as othertrees, branches, rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a
branch, do not let the guide bar contact
branch or other objects around it.
• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-
crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenanceinstructions. Checkten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-
curely tightened after tensioning the chain.
• Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback occur-
ring.
• Cut one log at a time.
• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.
• Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plunge cuts).
• Watch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.
• Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar
and Low-Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.
MAINTAIN CONTROL
Stand tothe
left ofth_ _ Thumb on
Neverreverse _Nhandlebar
hand positions
underside of
Elbow locked
Thumb on underside of
handlebar
• Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running and
don't let go. A firm gd p will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-
cling and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-
pletely around the rear handle whether
your are right handed or left handed. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.
• Position your left hand on the front handle-
bar so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse dght and left
hand positions for any type of cutting.
• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
• Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of the
Saw.
• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight. Itisdiffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
_ WARNING: The followingfeatures
are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger As a
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-
vices. You must follow all safety precau-
tions, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.
• 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 re-
duce the number and seriousness of kick-
backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI BI75.1.
ReducedKickbackSymmetricalGuideBar
al_RadiusTip
SymmetricalGuideBar_-_'_
BargeRadiusTip
• Low-KickbackChain,designedwitha
contoureddepthgaugeandguardlink
whichdeflectkickbackforceandallow
woodtograduallyrideintothecutter.Low-
KickbackChainhasmetkickbackper-
formancerequirementswhentestedona
representativesampleofchainsawsbe-
low3.8cubicinchdisplacementspecified
inANSIB175.1.
ContouredDepthGauge
DElongatedGuardLink
Low-Kickback_andallowswood
Chain tograduallyride
intocutter
_Can ObstructMateria_
NotaLow-KickbackChain
• FrontHandGuard,designedtoreducethe
chanceofyourlefthandcontactingthechain
ifyourhandslipsoffthefronthandlebar.
• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars,de-
signedwithdistancebetweenhandlesand
"inqine" with each other The spread and
"inqine" 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 kick-
back occurs.
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
• Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.
_WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHNN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-
BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast acflon
which throws the bar and rotating chain back
and up toward the operator. Kickback can be
Computed kickback angle (CKA)
LE SERIES
MODEL
1950/1975/2050
2055/2075/
2150/2150PR
2155/2t75/
2350/2375
BAR
P/N Length
952044363 14"
952044370 16"
952044418 18" 952051338
caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the
danger zone with any hard object. Kickback
can also be caused by pinching the saw chain
along the top of the guide bar. This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the 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 INTO
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 autho-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a servic-
ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master
service dealer.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide
bar up and back toward operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
• Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
devices built into your saw.
,,_ WARNING: Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the
CKA table below represents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combinations witl have
when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-
dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-
dards. When purchasing replacement bar and
chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-
sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.
Computed angles represented 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 val-
ues represent a safer operating environment
for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
than those tisted is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.
Table
CHAIN P/N
952051209
952051211
CKA without chain brake
24 °
19 °
14°
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-
mercial Iogging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-
abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY NOTICE: 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 beop_e. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, psin,
loss of strength, cbenge in skin color or texture,
or loss of feelieg in the fingers, hand& or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An antiwibration system
does not guarantee the avc_dance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a confinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. AH 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 equipped with a spark arresting screen.
Ifyou operate a cbein saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for mak/tak/ing 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.
Failureto follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175,1-200g American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws ~ Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-g6 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain brake
nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Ch Nuts
3. An adjusting #n and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-
portant when assembling the bar, that the
i_n located on the adjusting screw atigns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw wi]i
move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See
illustration below.
f C_ain Brake
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terclockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the stop. This should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.
6. Cardully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Mold chain with the drive links as
shown.
Location of shipping spacer
a_ Chain Brak_e
Bar Too]
Inside view of
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)
_]kWARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your saw is probedy
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
DIIRECTION OF FLOTATION
?Sp of
Bar
Cutters Depth Gauge
Drive Links
Place chain onto the sprocket
7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fit-
ting the drive links in the clutch drum
sprocket.
& Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.
10. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-
TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS
FARAS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-
TION).
Front Hand Guard
DISENGAGED _
ENGAGED
Chain Brake
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. If too loose, thechain will sag below the
bar.
Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool)
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.
• If chain is tootight, turn adjusfing screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise.
• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
f-_/_/Adjusting / J
® O Screw
Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar
Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn
• Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
• Recheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
1I. Now, install chain brake making surethe
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.
12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tight-
en only. Once the chain is tensioned,
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
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.
Nuts
,t&
WARNING: if the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW
READ THIS iNSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourseft with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain Front Hand Guard -'_- f'_J Front Handle
Adjustment Tool I I_"_I I¢" Starter Rope
BorToo, Ibr- /
Chain Muffler [ _._ _€//_ BPd_er
Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout o
Reari_ _
Hand
clUStfflg o%Civ°'l
Chain
Throttle Choke/
Trigger Fast Idle Chain
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cc4d. starling or after refueling. The
choke prowdes additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.
Lever Brake
Chain Nuts Bar Sprocket Hole
Catcher
Chain Brake
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by puffing 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 the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
_I_WARNING: Muffler is very hotdur-
fflg and after use. Do not touch the m uftJer or
allow combustible mateda] such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
_lk WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-
ly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle aff-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed ata ratioof40:f. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. A40:1
ratio is obtained by mixthg 3.2 ounces (95 ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-
line. Included with this saw ls a 3.2 ounce ccm
tainer of PouJan/Weed Eater brand synthetic
oil. Pour the enlJre contents of this ccntainer
into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper
fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel follow the instructions pdnted on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL
WiTH CAUTION.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain requffe continuous lubrb
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic 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 Poulan® bar and chain oil is recom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-
sive 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.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that aicohot-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain thegas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
AIL
oWARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP 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" (38 - 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
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 re-
wind slowly.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material wdh
the choke/fast idle lever Jn the FULL C HOKE
position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
?oP
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe
HALFCHOKEposition.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
o_,IEW)
• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged _
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Ch k
fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL
6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
dght hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-
lease the throttle trigger to allow engine
to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
dght hand until the engine starts.
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be hooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)
and then following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
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 TABLE or call
1-500-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
_kWARNING: 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
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 0.020" (0.5 ram) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
_iili
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front ham
die with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
_kWARNING: When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Grip the rear handlewith your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chainsawapproximatetyf4" (35cm above
a stump or other wooden sur ace. Re ease
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.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Check chain tension before first use and
after f minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-
place parts as necessary.
• Keepthecbain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the "feel" of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• AIIowthechaintocutforyou. Exertonly
light downward pressure, tf you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-
gine can result.
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• Release the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throtfie without a cuttthg load, unneces-
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine. It is recommended that
the engine not be operated for lon-
ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.
• To avoid losing controlwhen cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
_I_WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fatl while cutfing
causing serious injury. Do not cut near bui_d-
thgs or etectboal wires Jfyou do not know the
direction oftreefall, norcut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weathersuch as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.
• Cleartheworkarea. You needacleararea
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
• The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
• Study the natural conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a particular direction.
Natural condifions that can cause a tree to
fall in a parficular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a piumb or level to de-
termine the direcfion of tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot. If thetrunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operatoE
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree
to fall. Maintain a distance of 2=1/2 tree
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning
call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-
onal to the line of fall.
Plan a clear retreat path
_'"÷- "O" u,,,,,,+ - Direction of Fall
FELLING LARGE TREES
(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or iarger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut on the side of the tree inthede-
sired 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 them before making the notch. If us-
ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-
ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
ofthetree. Next complete the notch bycut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. 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.
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Notch ....... _2"
Second cut
• 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 5 cm) higher than the center of
the notch. Th s w eave 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
Ctosing of
notch
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to
controtthedJrectJon of falL To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-
ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.
• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-
treat path.
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Opening
of felling
• 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 the saw aside and pull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.
_ik WARNING: Do not stand on thelog
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-
ton
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log wMe
cutting and never hold the log with you r leg
or foot.
• 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
_kWARNING: tf saw becomes
pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out. You ca n lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stopthe
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter thecut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw
Turn
saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.
Undercutting involves cutting on the under-
side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
_k WARNING: Neverturnsawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres-
sion side oftheiog. Thecompression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated.
First cut on co['npression side of log
Second cut
First cut on compression side of log
BUCKING WITHOUT A SU PPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diarneter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See il-
lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.
BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND
• Remember your first cut is always onthe
compression side of the tog.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log.
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
Second cut
2nd Cut
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