Poulan 210 User Manual
Poulon
210
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
A WARNING:
Carefully read the Operator’s Manual and
follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
PRO
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
MANUEL DE L’OPÉRATEUR a avertissement :
. ... . Lisez attentivement le Manuel de l’opérateur
AADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual del operador y respete las
advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. Al
no hacerlo corre el riesgo de sufrir lesiones
graves.
et suivez les instructions de sécurité. Dans le
cas contraire, vous risquez des blessures
graves.
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCESSORIES...............................
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR UNIT
ASSEMBLY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUELING YOUR ENGINE
USING YOUR SAW....................................................................10
TYPES OF CUTTING..................................................................II
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PARTS & SERVICE.....................................................Back Cover
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9
15
MODEL:
DISPLACEMENT:
GUIDE BAR:
CHAIN:
SPARK PLUG:
SPARK PLUG GAP:
IGNITION:
IGNITION TIMING:
MODULE AIR GAP:
OILER:
FUEL MIX:
MUFFLER:
SPECIFICATION CHART
; Champion (CJ-7Y)
Gasoline/Oil Mixture - 40:1 (see “Fueling Your Engine”)
Temperature Limiting/Spark Arresting
210
36cc 2.2 CID
14" Guide Bar
Low Profile 3/8" Pitch
Chrome Cutters 91 VG-52
.025" (.64mm)
Solid State
Fixed; non-adjustable
.010" to .014" (.25 -.35mm)
Automatic
ACCESSORIES
File - flat - 6".......................................
File - round - 5/32".............................
Safety Glasses......................................
Spark Plug
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Fuel & Oil Cap Kit
Air Filter..............................................
Chaia Brake Kit..................................
NOTICE: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.266, Logging Operations; ANSI B175.1-1991; ANSI-Z133.1
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and state safety codes when using a chain saw for producing income.
.........................952-055027
952-055085
952-701645
952-030150
952-044640
952-047313
952-069662
2-Cycle Engine Oil
3.2 oz.-40:l
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8oz.-40:l
Bar & Chain Lubricant
Guide Bar - 14"
Chain - 14
Scrench....................................................
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32 oz
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1 gal
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952-030127
952-030129
952-030130
952 044367
952 051209
530 031163
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANS
PORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS EXCEPT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.
WARNING:
BECAUSE A CHAIN SAW IS A HIGH-SPEED WOOD-CUTTING TOOL, SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAU
TIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
. Read your operator’s manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all safety rules,
precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to operate 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.
THIS SAW IS FOR OCCASIONAL USE ONLY.
PLAN AHEAD
1. Wear protective gear. Figure 1. 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.
2. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the engine is running.
3. Keep children, bystanders, and animals a mini
mum 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 cutting with chain saw.
Exposure to vibration 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 regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this unit
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS
“ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”
SAFETY NOTICE
4. Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you
are fatigued, ill, upset, or if you have taken alco
hol, 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.
5. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad
weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, snow,
ice, etc., or at night.
6. Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and, if you are felling trees, a planned
retreat path.
7. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled. Always replace the handguard
immediately if it becomes damaged, broken, or is
otherwise removed.
8. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
9. Hand carry with the engine stopped, muffler away
from your body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear and covered preferably with a scabbard.
FUEL HANDLING
1. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames in the
areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored. There
should be no smoking, open flames, or work that could
cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
2. 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.
3. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
4. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling
site before starting the engine.
5. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operat
ing the saw.
6. Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non
combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper,
etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
7. 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.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual)
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious
injury. Do not rely on the presence of the chain brake to pro
tect you against injury from kickback. Although it may appear
that the chain brake is stopping quickly, it still may not be fast
enough to provide protection in the event of kickback. As a
chain saw user, you must take special safety precautions to
help keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.
A KICKBACK WARNING
Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
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. This is kickback. If the saw cl
is pinched along the top of the guide bar, the guide bar
can be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Either
of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which
result in serious injury.
Kickback
Path
Figure 2
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
1. Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic
understanding of kickback, you can reduce the ele
ment of surprise which contributes to accidents.
2. Never let the moving chain contact any object at
the tip of the guide bar. Figure 2.
?>. Keep the working area free from obstructions such
as other trees, branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.
Figure .1. Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your
saw chain at the bar tip could hit while you are cut
ting.
4. Keep your saw chain sharp and properly ten
sioned. A loose or dull chain can increa.se the chance
of kickback. Check sharpness and tension at regular
intervals with the engine stopped, never with the
engine running. Make sure the bar clamp nuts arc
securely tightened after tensioning the chain.
5. Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If the
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater
chance for kickback.
6. Cut one log at a time.
7. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous
cut.
8. Do not start cutting with the bar tip (plunge or
boring cuts).
9. Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could
clo.se a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
10. Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and Low-
Kickback Chain specified for your saw.
CHAIN BRAKE
• A chain brake is:
- A device for stopping the chain when activated.
Figures 4 and 5.
- To be used only in an emergency. Do not use oth
erwise except for testing or making adjustments.
• A chain brake will not:
- Prevent kickback.
- Work if it is not maintained properly. Check to
see if the brake works properly before every cutting
job. If the chain does not appear to stop instantly,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
CHAIN BRAKE
ENGAGED
Note proper grip
with thumb
under handlebar.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
MAINTAIN CONTROL
1. Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands
when the engine is running and don’t let go. Figure
7. A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you
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. Keep your left arm straight
with the elbow locked.
2. Position your left hand on the front handlebar so
it is in a straight line with your right hand on the
rear handle. Figure 7.
3. Never reverse right and left hand positions for any
type of cutting. There are no left handed chain saws.
4. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet
5. Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep
your body from being in a direct line with the cut
ting chain. Figure 7.
6. Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown off
balance and lo.se control of the saw.
7. Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to
maintain control of saw above shoulder height.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
improperly adjusted, or not completely and
securely assembled.
2. Operate the chain saw only outdoors.
3. Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4. Position all parts of your body away from the saw
chain when the engine is running.
5. Cut wood only. Do not use your saw to pry or shove
away limbs, roots, or other objects.
6 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 or kerf.
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush
and sapling.s. Slender material can catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
8. Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is
under tension so you will not he struck by the limb or
saw when the tension in the wood libers is released.
9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut.
Applying pressure can cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
lO.Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
I. Have all chain saw service performed by a quali
fied 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 fly
wheel to burst.
2. Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners
securely tightened.
3. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel
mixture.
4. Make certain the saw chain stops moving when
the throttle trigger is released. For correction, refer
to “Carburetor Adjustments."
5. Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object.
Inspect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary.
6. Never modify your saw in any way. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Always replace the handguard immediately if it
becomes damaged, broken, or removed.
CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Hand carry with the engine stopped, the muffler
away from your body, and the guide bar and chain
to the rear covered preferably with a scabbard.
2. Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in
, any enclosure, allow your saw to cool completely,
cover the bar and chain, and properly secure to avoid
turnover, fuel spillage, or damage.
3. Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. Use
the fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine
and letting the engine run until it stops.
4. Store unit and fuel in a dry area out of the reach
of children. Do not store where fuel vapors can reach
sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, elec
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
• 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.
Figure 8. Low-Kickback Chain is a chain which has
met kickback performance requirements of American
National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) В 175.1
(Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws) when tested on a representative sample of
chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement speci
fied m ANSI В 175.1.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed with a
small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback
danger zone on the bar tip. Figure 8. A ReducedKickback Guide Bar is one which has been demon
strated to significantly reduce the number and .serious
ness of kickback when tested in accordance with
ANSI В175.1.
• Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your
left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off
the front handlebar.
• Position of front and rear handlebars, designed
with distance between handles and “in-line" with
each other. The spread and “in-line” position of the
hands provided by this design work together to give
balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the
saw back toward the operator if kickback occurs.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Your saw is equipped 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, Washington, and Oregon
require many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law.
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
“Spark Arrestor” section for n
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Symmetrical
Guide Bar
A WARNING
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Small
i Low-Kickback \ And Allows Wo
c Radili;
3ar Tip
Sus
; Tip Kickback Potential
Contoured
Depth Gauge
1 Kickback Force
Chain To Gradually
Ride Into Culler
Chain With High
The following features are included on your saw to help
reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction. 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.
1 ^
Reduced-KickhacI
ïvmmeincal Guide 1
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KNOW YOUR UNIT
A. INTRODUCTION
Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and
includes the following safety features as standard equip
ment.
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar
• Low-Kickback Chain
• Handguard
• Spark Arrestor
• Temperature Limiting Muffler
B. CARTON CONTENTS
KEY
m OTY.
1. Engine 1
2. Guide Bar 1
- Operator’s Manual (not shown) I
- Loose Parts Bag (not shown) I
LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS
3. Chain !
4. Scrench I
C. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. After removing the contents from the carton, check
parts against the Carton Contents list.
2. Examine the parts for damage. Do not u.se damaged
parts.
3. Notify your POULAN PRO dealer immediately if a
part is missing or damaged.
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an
empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
A. GETTING READY
l.READ YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL CARE
FULLY
Your Operator's Manual has been developed to help
you prepare your saw for use and to understand its
safe operation. It is important that you read your
manual completely to become familiar with the unit
before you begin assembly or attempt operation. Your
POULAN PRO dealer is available to show you how
to operate your saw. Be sure to ask for assistance.
B. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN
• Your saw is equipped with a Reduced-Kickback
Bar and a Low-Kickback Chain.
• Always use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and
Low-Kickback Chain specified for your chain saw
model when replacing these parts. See the “Speci
fications” section.
Do not start engine without guide bar and chain com
pletely assembled. Otherwise, the clutch can come off
and cause serious injury.
[CAUTION; I Wear protective gloves when handling
or operating your saw; the chain is sharp and can cut
you even when it is not moving!
1. Remove the following parts as shown in Figure 9,
2. Turn the adjusting screw (Figures 10 & 13) counter
3. Mount the guide bar with the slotted end over the bar
4. Hold the chain with the cutters facing as shown in
5. Place the chain over and behind the clutch drum and
6. Slide the guide bar toward the rear of the saw as far
7. Fit the bottom of the drive links between the teeth in
8. Start at the top of the bar and fit chain drive links into
9. Pull the guide bar forward until the chain is snug into
10. Verify that the adjusting pin is in the rearmost posi
I I .Make sure the chain brake assembly actuating lever is
jn the.'di.seagaged” position to allow the brake band
12.Install the bar clamp unit, making sure the brake
13.Proceed to the “Chain Tension” section.
A WARNING
using the scrench provided with the unit.
a. Bar clamp nuts.
b. Bar clamp.
c. Shipping spacer (throw away).
clockwise to move the adjusting pin (Figure 10)
almost as far as it will go to the rear.
studs. Figure 11.
Figure 12 (in.set).
onto the sprocket. Figure 12.
as possible.
the sprocket behind the clutch drum.
the groove around the guide bar. Figure 12.
the guide bar groove.
tion. Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and
install the bar clamp. Make sure that the adjusting pin
is positioned in the small hole in the guide bar.
to fit over the clutch drum. To disengage lever, pull it
toward the rear of the brake assembly. Figure 5.
spring band is over the clutch drum. Tighten nuts fin
ger tight only.
HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE
a. Protective gloves.
b. Approved, marked fuel container.
c. One gallon regular unleaded gasoline.
d. 2 cycle, air-cooled engine oil (See the “Fueling
Your Engine’’ section).
e. Bar and Chain Oil (See the “Bar and Chain Oil”
section).
f. Scrench.
Guide
Mounting Bolts
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