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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

2250 / 2450 / 2550

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 de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en­strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

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

530086526 7/30/01

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

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

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

This chain

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.

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

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 com-

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pletely 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

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who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions found in this manual.
Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

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toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty , non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog­ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri­ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear­ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.

Always disconnect

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

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the

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chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

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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

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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.

Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

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Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

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vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.

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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 saw only in a well-venti-

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lated outdoor area.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

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tree.
Make sure the chain will not make contact

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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

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of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com­pleted.
Stop the engine before setting the saw

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down.
Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

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aged, improperly adjusted, or not com­pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
With the engine stopped, hand carry the

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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

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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.
Make certain the saw chain stops moving

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when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.
Never modify your saw in any way.

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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

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or fuel mixture.
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

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teners securely tightened.
Use only PoulanRaccessories and re-

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placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the saw.
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

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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.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

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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-

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ing site before starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a

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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

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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.

Rotational Kickback can occur when the

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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

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wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
saw to move 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

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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-

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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.

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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

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drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--I n:

Always begin cutting with the engine at full

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speed and the saw housing against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

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Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Avoid kickback which

Kickback Path

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Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

Elbow locked

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

Recognize that kickback can happen.

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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-

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ject at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from obstruc-

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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

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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.
Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

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

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Use extreme caution when re-entering a

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previous cut.
Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

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the bar (plunge cuts).
Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

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could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.
Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar

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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

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both

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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.
Position your left hand on the front handle-

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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 your weight evenly balanced on

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both feet.
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

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keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

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thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-

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cult 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 s erious injury.

Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

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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

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Symmetrical Guide Bar

Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a

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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

Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

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chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.
Position of front and rear handlebars, de-

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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-

Contoured Depth Gauge

Large Radius Tip

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

Can Obstruct Material

back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

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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.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-

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ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

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guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to

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

WARNING:

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.
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.

Computed kickback

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

MODEL

2250

2250/2450

2550

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.

If this saw is to be used for commer-

SAFETY NOTICE:

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 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.

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.

STANDARDS:

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association in accordance with:

ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1--1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa­tional Health and Safety

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

P/N

952044368 952051209
952044370

952044418

Exposure to vibrations

Yoursaw is equipped

This saw is listed by Under-

Length

14!

16!

18!

CHAIN P/N

952051211

952051338

CKA without chain brake

24

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19

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14

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ASSEMBLY

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

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!

Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

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and the chain brake from the saw.
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

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present).

Chain Brake

Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock-

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wise to move the tensioning rack as far as
it will go toward the front of the bar.

Tensioning Rack

Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar

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stops against clutch drum sprocket.

If received assembled,

Location of shipping spacer

Chain Brake

Nuts

Bar Tool

Adjusting

Screw

Mount the Bar

(If not

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Prepare the chain by checking the proper di-

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rection. Without following the illustration it is
easytoplacethechainonthesawinthe
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.

Tip of
Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Place the chain over and behind the

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clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.

Place chain onto the sprocket

Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth

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in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar.
Fit chain drive links in to bar groove.

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Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug

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in the groove of the bar. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.
Hold guide bar against the saw frame and

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install the chain brake.
Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten

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finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

Drive Links

CHAIN TENSION

chain already installed)

NOTE:

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.

When adjusting chain tension,

Depth Gaug

(Including units with

Checking the tension:

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

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.

An adjusting screw (located on the guide bar)
is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see
illustration).

Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain

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solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

Guide bar

Adjusting

Screw

Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,

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roll chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.
Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Re-

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lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting
screw until sag does not exist.
Tighten bar clamp nuts securely with the

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bar tool.

Chain Brake
Nuts

Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to

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move chain around guide bar.
If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.

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Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw. Re­tighten bar clamp nuts.
If chain is too loose, it will sag below the

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guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose.

WARNING:

with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.

If the saw is operated

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to f amiliarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Chain

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Muffler

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Primer
Bulb

Starter
Housing

Adjusting
Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Throttle
Lockout

Cylinder Cover

Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain
Brake

Chain
Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

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

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold
or refueled starting. The choke provides addi­tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Guide Bar

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 normal for a new chain to stretch during first
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently . See CH AIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING:

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

Muffler is very hot dur-

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FUELING & LUBRICATION

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STARTING

WARNING:

ly when refueling.

Remove fuel cap slow-

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Poulan/W eed Eater brand oil. If
you do not use this oil, use a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be mixed at
a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is
a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater
brand oil. Pour the entire contents of this
container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve
the proper fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH
CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous lubri­cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto­matic 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 PoulanRbar and chain oil is
recommended to protect your unit against
excessive wear from heat and friction.

Poulan

thinning. If PoulanRbar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

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cation.
Always stop the engine before removing

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the oil cap.

oil resists high temperature

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IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol--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 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 addi­tional information.

WARNING:

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR­BURETOR 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” of rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rop

Starter rope handle

Right foot through rear handle

The chain must not

Left hand
on front
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 rewind
slowly.

For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE:

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE posi­tion.

Do not cut material with the choke/

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

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

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NOTE:

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

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In the following steps, when the

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand 5 times. Then, proceed to the next
step.

If the engine sounds as if it is trying

Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete­ly (to the OFF position).
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.

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Primer
Bulb

ON/STOP SWITCH

ON

ON/STOP
Switch

STOP

If the brake is already activated, it is

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disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
When cutting with the saw, the chain brake

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must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

(SIDE VIEW)

OFF FULL

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full

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extent, then push the lever back in com­pletely (to the OFF position).
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

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hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release throttle trigger, al-

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lowing engine to idle.

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 is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING:

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 autho­rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by an authorized service
dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur­chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,
or to the nearest authorized master service
dealer.

This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

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

If the brake band is

Braking function control
CAUTION:

checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce­dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en­gine running.

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han­dle 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 .

The chain brake must be

Inertia activating function control

WARNING:

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.

When performing the

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

Check chain tension before first use and

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after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,

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masonry, non-wood building materials,
etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

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object. Inspect the saw and repair or re­place parts as necessary.
Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a

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small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kick­back.
Practice cutting a few small logs using the

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following techniques to get the “feel” of us­ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.

Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

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the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

10

Begin cutting with the saw frame

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against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the entire

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time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only

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light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en­gine can result.
Release the throttle trigger as soon as

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the cut is completed, allowing the en­gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unneces­sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine.
To avoid losing control when cut is com-

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plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.

Stop the engine before setting the saw

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down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:

dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near build­ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc.

Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

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vance.
Clear the work area. You need a clear area

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all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
Study the natural conditions that can cause

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

The wind direction and speed.

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The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

S

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.

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Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it
can snap and fall toward the operator. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall on
you while cutting.

Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of
from the nearest person or other objects. En­gine noise can drown out a warning call.

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

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

Plan a clear retreat path

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_

Check for broken or

tree lengths

2-1/2

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 de­sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.

NOTE:

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

If the tree has large buttress roots,

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

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notch first. Cut through
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut­ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra­tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

Final (felling) cut here. 2 inches

First cut

Notch

Second cut

After removing the cutout of wood, make

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the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncut wood
between the felling cut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent
the tree from falling in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

Closing of
notch

NOTE:

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

S

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Before felling cut is complete, use

Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,
or movement in the upper branches.
As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re­treat path.

above center of notch.

of the diameter

1/3

Hinge

Opening
of felling
cut

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DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree

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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.

WARNING:

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

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

First cut on compression side of log

Never turn saw upside

WARNING:

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

Do not stand on the log

IMPORTANT POINTS

Cut only one log at a time.

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Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

S

pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-

ator.

Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

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allow another person to hold the log while

cutting and never hold the log with your leg

or foot.

Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

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and roots are tangled such as in a blown

down area. Drag the logs into a clear area

before cutting by pulling out exposed and

cleared logs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

WARNING:

pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. You can lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re­start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. 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 s a w
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 pres­sure.

Overcutting Undercutting

OFF

If saw becomes

and use a plastic or

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT

Overcut through

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log.
Roll the log over and finish with a second

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overcut.
Watch for logs with a compression side to

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

of the diameter of the

1/3

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

Remember your first cut is always on the

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compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustrations below for your
first and second cut)
Your first cut should extend

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diameter of the log.
Finish with your second cut.

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Usingalogforsupport

nd

Cut

2

1stCut

1/3

of the

Undercutting involves cutting on the under­side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres­sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.

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2ndCut

st

1

Cut

Using a support stand

nd

Cut

2

1stCut

1stCut

nd

2

Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING:

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

Be alert for and guard

LIMBING

Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only

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then can limbing be done safely and prop­erly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the

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

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toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
Keep the tree between you and the chain.

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Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
Remove larger, supporting branches with

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the cutting techniques described in BUCK­ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
Always use an overcut to cut small and

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

PRUNING

WARNING:

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

Make your fist cut

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through the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2nd cut all the way

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through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from
the truck of the tree.

Limit pruning to limbs

of the way

1/3

WARNING:

to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log, or in any position which can
cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.

Never climb into a tree

IMPORTANT POINTS

Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

S

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-

ing and balance.

Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles

S

are small size limbs which can catch the

saw chain and whip toward you or pull you

off balance. Use extreme caution when

cutting small size limbs.

Be alert for springback. Watch out for

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branches that are bent or under pressure.

Avoid being struck by the branch or the

saw when the tension in the wood fibers is

released.

Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

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branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING:

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

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

Disconnect the spark

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Lubricate bar

sprocket hole After each use.......

Check:

Fuel mixture level Before each use....

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

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

Chain sharpness Before each use....

For damaged parts Before each use..

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

For loose fasteners Before each use...

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

Inspect and Clean:

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

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

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

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

Spark arrestor screen

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

Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter

* Hours of Operation

Yearl y.
Yearl y...

AIR FILTER
CAUTION:

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

Do not clean filter in gasoline

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

Clean the cover and the area around it to

S

keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the

carburetor chamber when the cover is re-

moved.

Remove the parts as illustrated below.

S

Wash the filter in soap and water. Rinse in

S

clean cool water. Air dry completely before

reinstalling.

Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-

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prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use

2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).

Squeeze excess oil from filter.

Reinstall parts.

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Air Filter

Cylinder
Cover
Screws

Cylinder
Cover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

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

Muffler Diffuser

Spark
Arresting
Screen

Muffler
Cover
Screws

Muffler
Body

Cleaning is required every 25 hours of opera­tion or annually, whichever comes first.

Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover

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screws.
Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps off

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muffler body).
Remove muffler diffuser and spark arresting

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screen assembly. Notice the orientation of
these parts for reassembling.
Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire

S

brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.
Replace any broken or cracked muffler

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parts.
Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen

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assembly with round holes facing up.
Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws. Tight-

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en securely.

Muffler
Cover

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps.
Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task.
We recommend that you take your unit to an
authorized service dealer. Damage will occur if
you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary
to service your bar . A worn bar will damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.

After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in
the STOP position, then clean all sawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.

To maintain guide bar:

Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-

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tion.
Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and

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chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each

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5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Sprocket Hole

Oil Holes

Add lubricant to spr ocket hole after each

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use.
Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process

S

of rail wear . Remove these burrs with a flat
file.
When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-

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store square edges and sides.

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File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

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

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.

Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

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Remove the cylinder cover.

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Pull off the spark plug boot.

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Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-

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card.

Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark

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plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch

socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be

0.025 inches.

Reinstall the spark plug boot.

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Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.

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Tighten securely.

Screws

Spark

Plug Boot

Cylinder

Cover

STORAGE

WARNING:

to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.

Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

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Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

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lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

S

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-

S

dren.

CAUTION:

deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.

Stop engine and allow

It is important to prevent gum

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1--800-- 554--6723.

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your authorized service dealer.

Spark

Plug

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under

a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.

Ignition switch off.

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Engine flooded.

S

Fuel tank empty.

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Spark plug not firing.

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Fuel not reaching

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carburetor.

Carburetor requires

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adjustment
Crankshaft seals worn.

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Air filter dirty.

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Spark plug fouled.

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Carburetor requires

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adjustment.

Toomuchoilmixedwith

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gasoline.

Move ignition switch to ON.

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See “Difficult Starting” in

S

Operation Section.
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

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Install new spark plug.

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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact an authorized service dealer.

S

Contact an authorized service dealer.

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Clean or replace air filter.

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Clean or replace plug

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and regap.
Contact an authorized service dealer.

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.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

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correct fuel mixture.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Out­door Products, Inc., warrants to the original

purchaser that each new PoulanRbrand
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to re­pair or replace under this warranty any de­fective gasoline chain saw as follows from
the original date of purchase.
1YEAR-- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro­ducing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im­proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA for this chain saw. Additionally ,

this warranty does not cover damage
caused by improper handling, improper
maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi­tion or operation. This warranty does not
cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening,

U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

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

Protection Agency/Environment Canada
and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION

OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, INC., are

pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn
and garden equipment engines must be de­signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin­gent anti--smog standards. POULAN/

WEED EATER must warrant the emission

control system on your lawn and garden
equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys­tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,

POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your

lawn and garden equipment engine at no
cost to you. Expenses covered under war­ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV­ERAGE: If any emissions related part on

your engine (as listed under Emissions Con­trol Warranty Parts List) is defective or a de­fect in the materials or workmanship of the
engine causes the failure of such an emis­sion related part, the part will be repaired or
replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.

bars, chains, and other parts which wear and
require replacement with reasonable use
during the warranty period. This warranty
does not cover predelivery set--up, installa­tion of guide bar and chain, and normal ad­justments explained in the instruction manu­al such as carburetor adjustments and chain
tension adjustments. This warranty does not
cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGH T S, AND YOU MAY HA VE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STA TE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARR ANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESS­LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to continu-

ously improve its products. Therefore,

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to

change, modify, or discontinue models, de­signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga­tion to any purchaser.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI­TIES: As the lawn and garden equipment en-

gine owner, you are responsible for the per­formance of the required maintenance listed
in your instruction manual. POULAN/WEED

EATER recommends that you retain all re-

ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POU-

LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty

solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail­ure to ensure the performance of all sched­uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should be
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main­tenance, unapproved modifications, or the
use of parts not made or approved by the
original equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your lawn and
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/

WEED EATER authorized repair center as

soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have
any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con­tact your nearest authorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at

1--800--554 --6723. WARRANTY COM-

MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period

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begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for
a period of two years from the initial date of
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or
replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic­ing center. If you have any questions regard­ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-

ER at 1--800--554 --6723. WARRANTY PE-

RIOD: Any warranted part which is not
scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched­uled for replacement as required mainte­nance shall be warranted for the period of
time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war­ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved POULAN/

WEED EATER servicing center. CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED

EATER may be liable for damages to other

engine components caused by the failure of
a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT

The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.

IS NOT COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered. ADD--ON OR MODIFIED
PARTS: The use of add--on or modified parts
can be grounds for disallowing a warr anty
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by
the use of add--on or modified parts. HOW
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques­tions regarding your warranty rights and re­sponsibilities, you should contact your near­est authorized service center or call

POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554 --6723 . WHERE TO GET WAR-

RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re­pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED

EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723. MAINTENANCE, RE -

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS :AnyPOULAN/WEED

EATER approved replacement part used in

the performance of any warranty mainte­nance or repair on emission related parts will
be provided without charge to the owner if
the part is under warranty. EMISSION CON-
TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carbure­tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
is responsible for the performance of all re­quired maintenance as defined in the in­struction manual.

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