Poulan 2003-06 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

2250 / 2450 / 2550 / 2550 SE / 2555

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, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2

530163693 6/25/03

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

saw can be dangerous! Careless orimproperusecancause 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 movesuddenly upwardandbackward, whichmay cause serious injury.

XX_

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-

pletely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instructions before attempting to use the unit. Restrict the use of your sawto adult users

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

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protection such as non-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.

Sound power level

Sound pressure level at 50 feet (15 meters)

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

Hearing

Protection

Snug Fitting

Clothing

Safety Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the

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

minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw. Do not handle or operate a chain saw

whenyouarefatigued, ill,orupset, or ifyou 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

Carefully planyour sawing operation inad-

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

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

Donot 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. Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-

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

tree. Make sure the chain will not make contact

with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end

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

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

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

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 serviceperformed 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. 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 fas-

teners securely tightened. Use only PoulanRaccessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There should be no smoking, open flames, 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 fuel-

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

non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. Store the unit andfuel in anarea 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 orsudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide barcontacts any object such as a log or branch, or when the wood closes in and pinches the sawchain inthecut. Contacting aforeign object in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control.

Rotational Kickback can occurwhen 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 movein the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven straight back toward the operator. Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the sawchain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away fromthe operator and couldeasily cause the operator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that can cause material topinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain. Do not cut more than one log at a time.

Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

Always begin cutting with the engine at full

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

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Avoid kickback which

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

Elbow locked

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 themoving chain contact any ob-

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

tionssuch 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. Checktension 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

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

Thumb on underside of handlebar

Keep a good, firm grip onthesaw 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 orleft handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. Position your left hand on the front handle-

bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Never reverse 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. Itisdiffi-

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 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

Symmetrical Guide Bar

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

Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

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

signed with distance between handles and “in-line” with each other. The spread and “in-line” position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick-

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

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 canalso be causedbypinching the sawchainalong 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 SHOULDUSE THE SAW PROPERLYAND 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.

Tipcontact in some casesmaycausealight-

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

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either ofthese reactions maycauseyouto

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

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 ANSIstandards. 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 kickenergies. 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

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

MODEL

2250

2250/2450

2550 SE

2550/2555

P/N

952044368 952051209 952044370

952044418

Length

14!

16!

18!

CHAIN P/N

952051211

952051338

CKA without chain brake

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.

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, changein skincolor or texture, or loss offeeling inthe 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.

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 aspark 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.

Failureto follow all Safety Rulesand Precautions canresult in serious injury. Ifsituations 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

If this saw is to be used for commer-

Exposure to vibrations

Yoursawisequipped

Thissaw is listed by Under-

ASSEMBLY

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

ATTACHINGTHE BAR & CHAIN

already attached)

WARNING:

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

1. Loosen and remove thechain brakenuts and the chain brake from the saw.

2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if present).

Chain Brake

3. 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 screwwill move the adjustment pin up and down the screw . Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw.See illustration below.

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position.

5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

If received assembled,

Location of shipping spacer

Chain Brake

Inside view of Chain Brake

(If not

Nuts

Bar Tool

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