Poulan 2075OC TYPE 3, 2075C TYPE 3, 2075 TYPE 3, 2050WT TYPE 1-6, 1975 TYPE 6 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

1950 / 1975 / 2050 / 2055 / 2075 / 2150

2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375 / 2150PR

For Occasional Use Only c(UL)us

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using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

WARNINGt This chain

saw can be dangerous! Care-
lessor improperuse can cause
sedous 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.

WARNINGt 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.

_ 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-
catting tool, special safety precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can

cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all 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 bard-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _Eye

Snug

• Keep all parts of your body away from the

• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw when

"_t _ Protection

Clothing Gloves

Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes

chain when the engine is running.
minimum of 30 feet (1g 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.
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.

Heavy Duty

• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
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 well-venti-
lated outdoor area.

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

• 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.

• 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 of this manual. Forexample, if improp-

er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
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 ofoil
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 no smoking, open flames,
or workthat 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 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-
ing site before starting engine.

• 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.

• Store the unit and fuel in 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 the upper tip of the guide bar con-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain inthe 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-Kickback can 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 control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions that can cause material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

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

• 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 //'_-_- Kickback Path

_ AvoidObstructions

ClearTheWorkingArea

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise

which contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact any ob-

ject at the tip of the guide bar.

• 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.

• 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 maintenance instructions. Check ten-
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 end 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 to the

hand positions

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 grip 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

looked.

• 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 right and left
hand positions for any type of cutting.

• Stand with yoor 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.

• DO not cut above shoulder height. Itis diffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above

shoulder height.

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, 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 B175.1.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

can be 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

aJl Radius Tip

Symmetdce3 Guide Bar _.

toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even

death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND

[

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link

which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-

Kickback Chain has met kickback per-
formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be-
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified

in ANSI B175.1.

Contoured Depth GaL_ge

Large Radius Tip

CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced-kickback guide bars and low-kick-

back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-

mended. 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 ser-
vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-

• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

_£k Elongated Guard LinkDeflects

Low- KJckback

Chain to gradually ride

ickback force

and allows

into cutter

wood

• Either of these reactions may cause you to

_,WARNING: CompLied kickback

_L_Can Obstruct MateriaJ

Not a Low- KJckback Chain

• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars, de-
signed with distance between handles and
"in-line" with each other. The spread and
"in-line" position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if 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 CHAIN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU iN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-

tion which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed inthe
CKA table below represents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combinations will 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 inthis manual. Use of bar

and chain combinations other than those listed
is not recommended and may not meet the
CKA requirements per standard.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

MODEL P/N

1950/1975/2080 952044368

2055/2078/

2150/2150PR

2155/2178/

2350/2375

952044370 16" 952051211

952044418 18" 952051338

Length CHAIN P/N

14" 952051209

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

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

lose control of the saw which could result in
sedous injury. Do not rely exclusively upon
devices built into your saw.

CKA without chain brake

24 °

19°
14°

NOTE:Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-
merciallogging,achainbrakeisrequired

andshallnotberemovedorotherwisedis-
abledtocomplywithFederalOSHARegula-

tionsforCommercialLogging.
SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibrations

throughprolongeduseofgasolinepowered

handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve
damageinthefingers,hands,andjointsof

peopleproneto circulationdisordersor
abnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincold

weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvessel
damagein otherwisehealthypeople.If

symptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,
lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,

discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseek
medicalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystem

doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofthese
problems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson
acontinualandregularbasismustmonitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe

conditionofthistool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped

withatemperaturelimitingmufflerandspark
arrestingscreenwhichmeetsthe

requirementsofCaliforniaCedes4442and

4443.AllU.S.forestlandandthestatesof

California,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionengines
tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocale
wheresuchregulationsexist,youarelegally
responsibleformaintainingtheoperating
conditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois

aviolationofthelaw.RefertotheSERVICE
sectionfor maintenanceof the spark

arrestingscreen.
FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesandPrecau-

tionscanresultinseriousinjury.Ifsituations
occurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,
usecareandgoodjudgement.Ifyouneed
assistance,contactyourauthorizedservice

dealerorcall1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:ThissawislistedbyUnder-

writer'sLaboratedes,Inc.,inaccordancewith:

ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain

Saws - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-1995 Chain Saws - Occupa-

tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc-

cupational 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

Location of shipping spacer

O

ChainBak

Bar Tool

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-

just the tension of the chain. It is very im-

portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the

screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See

illustration below.

Inside view of

hain Brake

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-
terelockwise until the adjusting pin just
touches the step. 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. Carefully remove the chain from the pack-
age. Hold chain with the drive links as

shown.

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

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)

41_WARNING: If receivedassembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-

ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

rof

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters DepthGauge

DriveLinks

Place chain onto the sprocket

7. Place chain over and behind dutch, fitting
the drive links in the dutch drum 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 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).

DISENGAGED

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. Iftoo loose, the chain 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.

• Ifchain istootight, turn adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise.

• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

,_o_Adjusting // ./

Screw _ //

Front Hand Guard _

ED

/ _"_ Chain Brake

11, 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 tighten
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.

Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

• Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

• Recheck chain tension.

Chain Brake

=,'k

dlIWARNING: 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 yourself with the location of

the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Chain Front Hand Guarcl''_" Front Handle

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool) Starter Rope

i1_=====_ ON/STOP

Chain Muffler

Switch

Primer
Bulb

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Fast Idle !

e F_cS_Idle/_f_/CylinderCover !

Throttle Lock Chain
Lockout

LT°h_°kt°tlleu_ / f--z"-_ z_"_o , , D rect on

.._.,/._.._ ._ _=_ Guide Bar
Throttle Choke
Trigger Knob Chain Chain Nuts Sprocket

Brake Catcher Hole

o

AdJusting ___ _,.of Travel

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

tdgger, This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the tdgger,

FAST IDLE LOCK
The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger

in the starting position, Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
tdgger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re-
lease the throttle lockout and tdgger while hold-
ing the fast idle lock button.
CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine dudng cold

starting.

PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the oar-

buretor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of

kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The

chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far
as possible.

CHAIN TENSION
It is normalfor a new chain tostretch during first

15 minL_es of operation. YOU should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN

TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

_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.

A

dll WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on un-
tended gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycte air-cooled engine oil designed to be

mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix

gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A40:1 ratio
is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoit
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of untended gasoline.

Included with this saw isa 3.2 ounce contain-
er of oil Pour the entire contents of this con-

tainer into 1gatlon of gasoline to achieve the
proper fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing

fuel, foltow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that the fuel isthorough-
ty mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-

cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack ofoil 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 Pou-
lan® bar aod chein oil is not available, usea

good grade SAE 30 oil.

• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubd-
cation.

• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.

IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol-blended

fuels (called gasoho[ or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.

_WARNING:

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. Ahot
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 sew firmly while pulling starter rope

Starter rope handle

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pullin9 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 with
the fast idle lock button inthe locked position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or

warm engine after running out of

The chain must not

Left hand
on front

handle

rear handle

fuel)

ON/STOP SWITCH

(SIDE VIEW)

ON
STOP

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

2. Pull choke knob out to the full extent.

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-
lease throttle trigger.

Fast idle lock button_..._

Throttle _
Iock-ou

Throttle__Choke knob

trigger

5. Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5
times with your right hand. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.

NOTE:Iftheengine sounds as if it is try-

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

6. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position); pull the starter rope

until the engine starts.

CHOKE

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back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.

Disengaged

_ii_Engag ed

Choke knob OFF FULL

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7. Allow the engine to run for approximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release

throttle tdgger to allow engine to return to

idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

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

tion.

2. Push the choke knob in completely (to

the OFF position).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With

thumb press fast idle lock down; then re-

lease throttle trigger.

5. Sharply pull the starter rope with your
right hand until the engine starts.

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

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine):

The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit isflooded. If engine fails to start, refer

to the 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 istriggered. 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 mm) 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

Braking function control

CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine

must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This isthe 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 han-
dle 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

_B_WARNING: Whenperformingthe

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.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 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.

• Keep the chain OL_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 en-

tire time you are cutting.

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Allowthechaintocutforyou.Exert
onlylightdownwardpressure.Ifyou
forcethecut,damagetothebar,
chain,orenginecanresult.
Releasethethrottletriggerassoonas
thecutiscompleted,allowingtheen-
ginetoidle.Ifyourunthesawatfull
throttlewithoutacuttingload,unnec-
essarywearcanoccurtothechain,
bar,andengine.
Toavoidlosingcontrolwhencutis
complete,donotputpressureonsaw

atendofcut.

• Stoptheenginebeforesettingthesaw
downaftercutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

_WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall while cutting

causing serious injury. Do not cut near build-
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bed
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.

• Carefully planyoursawingoperetion inad-
vance.

• Clear the work area. You need aclear area
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 conditions that can cause e tree to
fall in a particular 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 plumb or level to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot Ifthetrunk 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 2-1J2tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown OL_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"_'- Direction of Fall

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 de-
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 1/3of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-
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 in-
ches above center of notch.

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Notch " i"

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 e 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 e hinge. This hinge will help pre-
vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc-

tion.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps

control fall

Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to

control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback
end 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.

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Opening
of felling

cut