Poulan 2001-02 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operador
Manuel de L’utilisateur
2250 / 2450 / 2550
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
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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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc­ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products North America Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc. Augusta, GA 30907
CopyrightE2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Electrolux Home Products
North America
Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6
530088727 2/12/01
FRANÇAIS
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING!
use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw.
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Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake, for the bar and chain combination on the label.
This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING!
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se­rious injury.
Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
spark plug wire and place wire where it can­not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad­justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood­cutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
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Read this manual carefully until you com­pletely understand and can follow all safe­ty rules, precautions, and operating in­structions before attempting to use the unit.
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Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions found in this manual.
Always disconnect
Hearing
Protection
Snug Fitting
Clothing
Safety Shoes
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Wear protective gear. Always use steel­toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty , non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-fog­ging, vented goggles or face screen; an approved safety hard hat; and sound barri­ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hear-
Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
Safety Chaps
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ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running.
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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.
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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.
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Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad­vance. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
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Do not operate a chain saw with one hand. 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.
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Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti­lated outdoor area.
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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
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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.
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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.
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Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
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Do not operate a chain saw that is dam­aged, 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.
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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
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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.
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Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.
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Never modify your saw in any way.
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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas­teners securely tightened.
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Use only Poulan accessories and replace­ment parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw.
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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could cause sparks. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling.
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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.
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel­ing site before starting engine.
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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.
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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:
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 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.
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Rotational Kickback can occur 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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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.
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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 kickback which
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Avoid Pinch--Kickback:
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Be extremely aware of situations or ob­structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
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Do not cut more than one log at a time.
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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with­drawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull --In:
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Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood.
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Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Never use metal to hold the cut open.
Kickback Path
Avoid Obstructions
Clear The Working Area
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
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Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
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Never let the moving chain contact any ob­ject at the tip of the guide bar.
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Keep the working area free from obstruc­tions 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.
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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. Make sure the chain brake nuts are se­curely tightened after tensioning the chain.
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Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of kickback occur­ring.
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Cut one log at a time.
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Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
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Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts).
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Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
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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
Elbow locked
Thumb on underside of handlebar
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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.
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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.
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Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet.
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Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain.
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Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw.
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Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi­cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
WARNING:
are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de­vices. You must follow all safety precau­tions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.
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Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the
The following features
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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
Large Radius Tip
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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 per­formance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws be­low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.
Low---Kickback
Chain
Not a Low ---Kickback Chain
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Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handle­bar.
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Position of front and rear handlebars, de­signed with distance between handles and “in-line” with each other. The spread and “in-line” position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick­back occurs.
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter
Can Obstruct Material
CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE
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Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback.
WARNING:
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS­SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT 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 can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This
WE DO NOT REP-
action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. 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 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.
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 and ANSI standards. When purchasing replacement bar and chain, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values. Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user, higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies. Computed angles represented in the non-activated column in­dicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user.
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Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the oper­ator.
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Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
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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.
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.
STANDARDS:
derwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., and the Cana­dian Standards Association in accordance with: ANSI B175.1--1991 “American National Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require­ments.” CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational Health and Safety” CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occupa­tional Health and Safety”
This saw is listed by Un-
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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL
2250
2250/2450
2550
NOTE:
OSHA regulations for commercial logging.
This saw complies with Federal
P/N
952044368 952051209 952044370
952044418
SAFETY NOTICE:
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:
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the Spark Arrestor.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau­tions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800--554 --6723.
Yoursaw is equipped
Length
14”
16”
18”
Exposure to
ASSEMBLY
Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during ass embly.
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN
already attached)
WARNING:
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!
If received assembled,
(If not
CHAIN P/N
952051211
952051338
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Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw.
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Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).
Chain Brake
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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 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).
Adjustment located on Chain Brake
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclock­wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. Fur­ther adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar.
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Mount the bar as illustrated.
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Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible.
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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.
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Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum (see illustration). Fit the chain between the teeth in the sprocket.
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Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar.
CKA without chain brake
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24
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16
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Location of shipping spacer
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
Inside view of Chain Brake
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