Poulan 2001-03 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L’utilisateur

2250 / 2450 / 2550

LE Series

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

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 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, I

nc.

530088881 3/15/01

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs except carburetor adjustments. Because a chain saw is a high-speed woodcutting tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit.

Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.

Hearing

Protection

Snug Fitting

Clothing

Safety Shoes

Wear protective gear. Always use 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 soundbarriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length.

Keep all parts of your body away from 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 people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw.

Do not handle or operate a chain saw whenyouare fatigued, ill, or upset,orifyou 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.

Always disconnect

Safety Hat

Eye Protection

Heavy Duty Gloves

Safety Chaps

Carefully plan yoursawing 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

Donot operate achain sawwith 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.

Operate the chain sawonly in a well-ventilated 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 completed.

Stop the engine before setting the saw down.

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 ifit 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 sawservice performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section ofthis manual. Forexample, ifimproper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst.

Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

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 fasteners securely tightened.

Useonly Poulan accessories andreplacement 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 engine 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 fueling 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:

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the backward, upward or sudden forwardmotion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of theguide bar contacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the sawchain in the cut. Contacting aforeign object 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 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.

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 sawto move in the opposite direction ofthe chain rotation. The saw is driven straight back toward the operator.

Pull-In can occur when the moving chain contacts aforeign 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 obstructions that can causematerial 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 withdrawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

Always begin cutting with theengine at full speed and the saw housing against wood.

Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Avoid kickback which

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

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 object at the tip of the guide bar.

Keep the working area free from obstructionssuch 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 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 thechain.

Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of kickback occurring.

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 left of the saw

Thumb on underside of handlebar

Never reverse hand positions

Kickback Path

Symmetrical Guide Bar

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 youreduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar. Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked.

Position your left hand on the front 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.

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.

Donot 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 onlyonsafety devices. You must follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.

Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip. A Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

The following features

Small Radius Tip

Large Radius Tip

Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride intothe 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

Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if yourhand slips offthe fronthandlebar.

Position of front and rear handlebars, designed withdistance 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-

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter

Can Obstruct Material

back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE

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 sawchainalong the top ofthe guide bar. This 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 RELYUPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULDUSE 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

WE DO NOT REP-

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.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the guide barupand backtoward the operator.

Pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.

Either of these reactions may cause youto lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively uponthesafety devices built into yoursaw.

NOTE:

cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1--800--554--6423.

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 systemdoes 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.

SPECIALNOTICE:

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 tobeequipped with a spark arresting 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 arresting screen.

STANDARDS:

derwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with American National Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain Saw Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.1-1991). Failuretofollowall Safety Rules andPrecautions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need

Ifthissaw is tobeused forcommer-

Exposure to

Yoursawisequipped

This saw is listed by Un-

assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during ass embly.

ATTACHINGTHE BAR &CHAIN

already attached)

WARNING:

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

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

Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).

Chain Brake

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

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.

Mount the bar as illustrated.

Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible.

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.

If received assembled,

Location of shipping spacer

Chain Brake

Nuts

Bar Tool

Inside view of Chain Brake

(If not

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