Poulan 2375 TYPE 7, 2175 TYPE 7, 2150 TYPE 7, 2050WT TYPE 7, 2050 TYPE 7 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

1950 / 1975 / 2050 / 2055 / 2075
2150 / 2155 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375

2050WT / 2150PR

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 instruccionesy siga todas las advertencias e en-
strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resuItar en lesiones

graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tousles avertisse-

ments et toutes les instructions de s6curit6. Tout d6faut de le faire
pourrait entra_ner des blessures graves.

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WARNING! This chain Iraqi

saw can bedangerous! Care-
less orimproperusecancause

Read and understand the
instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

seriousor even fatal injury.

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

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to

move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se*
rious injury.

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

,_,WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it can-

not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad*

justing or making repairs except carburetor
ad ustments.

Because a chan saw s a h gh-speed wood-
cutting 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 carefuffy unti_you com_
pletely understandand can follow al! s_ety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attemptingto use the unit.

• Restrict the use ofyour saw to eduff users
who understand and can follow safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found inthis manual.

• Wear protective gear. A_waysuse steeb
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug4itting clothing; heavy*duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non4og-

ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-

ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-

ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above

shoulder _ength.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _Eye

"_"_1 uo_ Protection

Snug

Fittin Heavy Duty

Ctothing Gloves

Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

Keepchildren, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of30 feet ( 10meters) 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 handleor operate achain saw when

you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You

must beingood physicalconditionand men*

tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous, if
you have anycondition thatmight beaggra-

vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor beforeoperating a chain saw.

• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationined-
vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea

clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou

arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do notoperate achain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-

sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for

two*handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only in a welbventi-
lated outdoor area.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or ina
tree.

• Make surethe 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 com-
pleted.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam*
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-

pletely 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 withthe 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 al_chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception

ofthe items listed in the maintenance sec-
tion ofthis manual. For example, if improp-

er tools are used to remove or hold the fly*
wheel when servicing theclutch, structural

damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.

• Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigtgeeris released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD_
JUSTMENTS.

• Never modify your saw in any way.

• Keepthehandlesdry, clean, aod freeofoil
or fuel mixture.

• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely ti_ghtened.

• Use only Poulan® accessories 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,
orworkthafcouid cause sparks. Allow em
gine 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 starling saw.

• Move at least 10feet (3 meters) from fueb
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.

• Storethe unit and fuelin an areawherefuel

vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK
_I_WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upward orsudden forward motion

of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chain near theupper tip of theguide barcon-

tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the

saw chein inthecut. Contacting a foreign o1>
ject in the wood can also result in loss of

chain saw control.

• Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chein contacts an object at the Ul>

per 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 to-
ward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickbackcan occur when the the

wood closes in and pinches the moving

saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly

stopped. This sudden stopping of the

chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the

saw tomove inthe opposite direction ofthe

chain rotation. The saw is driven straight

back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

contacts a foreign object in thewood in the
cut alongthebottomofthe guidebar andthe

saw chainis sudden{ystopped.This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away

from the operatorand couideasily causethe
operator to lose contro_ofthe saw.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or o1>
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 withthe engineat full
speed and the sawhousing against wood.

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

i ;_..% Kickback Path

AvoidObstructions

ClearTheWorkingArea

REDUCETHECHANCEOF

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 atthe tip of the guide bar.

• Keep the working area free from obstruc-
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
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-

crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening

and maintenanceinstructions. Check ten-
sion at regular intervals with the engine

stopped, never with the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-

curely tightened after tensioning thechain.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingat fullspeed, if
the chain is moving at a slower speed,

there is greater chance of kickback occur-
ring.

• 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 °fth_ _Th_mbi_Ofkhandlebar

Never reverse
hand positions

Elbow locked

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 gripwill help you reduce

kickback and maintain control of the saw.
Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-

cling and your left thumb under the front

handlebar. Keep your right hand com-
pletely 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 thefront 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 tothe 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.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight. Itisdiffi-

cult to maintain control of saw above

shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_ WARNING: The following features
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 de-

vices. You must follow all safety precau-
tions, 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 re-

duce the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered

chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Reduced K_ckb_ck Symmetric3i G_lide Bar

all Radius Tip

Symrnetr4calGuideBari_"v,_

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauJg_e and guard link

which deflect kickback force and allow

woodtogradually ride intothe cutter. Low-
Kickback Chain has met kickback per*

formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be-
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1.

Low-Kickback '_ and allows wood

CheJn to gradueJly ride

Not a LOW-Kickback CheJn

• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chanceofyour left handcontacting thechain

if your hand slips offthe front handlebar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars, de-
signed withdistance between handles and

"in*line" with each other The spread and
"inqine" 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-
back occurs.

Conto_lred Depth Ga_lge

_Can Obstruct Materlal

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

• Chain Brake, designedtostopthechain in
the event of kickback.

_WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS_

SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OFA KICK_

BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain back

and uptoward the operator. Kickback can be
causedby allowingcontact of the bartip in the
danger zone with any hard object. Kickback

can also be caused by pinchingthe saw chain
along the topof theguide ba_ Thisactionmay

Large Radius Tip

D Elongated Guard Unk

intocutter

push theguide barrapidly backtoward theop-
erator. Either of these events may cause you

to lose control of the saw which could result in
serio_ 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-I'Jckback guide hers

and low-kickback saw chains reduce the
chance and magnitude of kickback and are

recommended. Your saw has a low kickback
chain and bar asoriginalequipment. Repairs
ona chainbrakeshould be made by anautho-
rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the

place of purchase if purchasedfrom a sewic*
ing dealer,or to the nearestauthorizedmaster

service deale_

• Tipcontactinsomecases maycause a light-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide

bar up andback toward operator.

• Pinching thesaw chain alongthe top of the
_cUidebar may push the guide bar rapidly

k toward the operator.

• Either of these reactions may cause you to
losecontrol of the saw which could resultin

serious injury.Do not rely exclusively upon

devices built intoyour saw.

_ WARNING: Computed kickback
angle(CKA) listedon yoursawand listed inthe

CKA table below represents,,an91eofkickback,
your bar and chetn combinations wt_l have

when tested in accordancewith CSA (Cana-
dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-
dards. When purchasing replacement bar and

chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values. LowerCKA values repre-

sent safer anglesto the user,highervalues in_
dicate more angle and higher kick energies.

Computed angles represented indicate total
energy andangleassociatedwithout activation
of the chain brake during kickback. Activated

anglerepresentschain stoppingtime relativeto
activation angle of chain break and resulting

kick angle of saw. _na_lcases lower CKA vab
ues represent a safer operating environment

for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina-

tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI Bt75.1

when used on saws _isted in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other

than those tisted is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per

standard.

Computed kickback angle (CKA)

BAR

MODEL

1950/1975/

2050/2050WT

2055/2075/

2150/2150PR

2155/2175/

2350/2375

P/N

952044368

952044370

952044418

Length CHAIN P/N

14" 952051209
16" 952051211
18" 952051338

Table

CKA without chain brake

24°

19°
14°

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for corn*
merciat logging, a chain brake is required

and shah not be removed or otherwise dis-
abledto cornply with Federal OSHA Regula-
tions for Commercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposureto vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand toolscould cause b_oodvessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joir_s of

people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

wea_ has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If

symptoms cccur such as numbness, pain,
_ossof strength,changein skincolor ortexture,

or loss offeeling in thefingers,hands,orjoints,
discontinue the use of this toot and seek

medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on

a contthuel and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Yoursaw is equipped
with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the
requttements 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.

Ifyou operate achain saw in astate or locale

wheresuch regulations exist, you arelegally
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 Rules andPrecau_
tions can result in serious in ury. Ifsituations
occur wh ch are not covered n th s manua,

use care and good judgement, if you need
assistance, contact your authorized service

dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under*

writer's Laboratories, thc.,in accordancewith:
ANSI B175.1-2000 American National

Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain
Saws - Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-g6 Chain Saw Kickback Occu*

pationat Health and Safety

Thechain issharp andcan cut you evenwhen
it is not moving!

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

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

_O

Ch Nuts

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-

just the tension of the chain. Itis very im-

pattantwhen assembling the bar,that the
pin locatedon the adjusting screw aligns

intoahole in thebar.Turningthe screw wilt
movethe adjustmentpin upand down the
screw. Lccate this adjustment before you

iib_:Jinmountingthe bar ontothe saw. See

_1 C_ain Brake

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4. Turn the ed usting screw by hand coun-

terc cckw se until the ad ustng p n ust
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.

6. Carefully remove thechain from the pack-
ahgoewnl_Oldchain with the drive links as

Location of shipping spacer

a_ ChainBrak#_, e

Bar Tool

uelration below.

Inside view of

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

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (ff not
already attached)

_I_WARNING: Ifreceived assembled,
repeatall stepsto ensure your saw is properly

assembled and all fasteners are secure. AK
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

Tip of
Bar

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

6

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Unks

Checking the tension:

Use thescrewdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool)to move the chain around
the bar. Ifthe chain does not rotate, it is too

tight. _ftoo loose, thechain will sag below the
bar.

Place chain onto the sprocket

7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fit_
ting the drive links in the clutch drum

sprocket.

8. Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the

guide bar.

9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

10. Pullguide barforward untilchain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive

links are in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE

DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA-
TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE

CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS

FARAS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-
TION).

Front Hand Guard

DISENGAGED_

ENGAGED

_ j

Chain Brake

Chain Brake Nuts Too Bar Too
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.
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-

ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on

the bar.

• If chain istcotight, turnadjusfing screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise.

• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

Chain Ad ustment

/ /

Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

• Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

• Recheck chain tension.

11. Now,install chain brakemaking surethe
ad usting pin is positioned in the lower

hoe n thegu de bar. Remember th sp n
moves thebar forward andbackward as

the screw is turned.

12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tight-
en only. Once the chain is tensioned,

you will needtotighten chain brake nuts.
CHAIN TENSION
(Including units with chain already installed)

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
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.

A

411WARNING: if the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourseff with the location of

the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Chain FrontHand Guard ''_- f-_ ,j Front Handle

Adjustment Tool [ [\ _t I," Starter Rope

(Bar Tool) I _'_--_ // ON,STOP

Chain Muffler [ _ _//_ P_mber

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Throttle Chain

Lockout Direction
Rear _djusting of Travel
Handle

Gu

Throttle Choke/ {' Chain Brake \
Trigger Fast Idle Chain Chain Nuts Bar Sprocket Hole

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER contrc_s engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT
The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze file throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you ffom acci-

dentally squeezing the tdgger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the

CHOKE_AST iDLE LEVER outto the full ex-
tent for cc_d,stedJn_,or after refueling. The

choke provides additional fuel to the engine
dunng cold sta_ng.

PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULBcirculatesfuelto thecar*

Lever Brake Catcher

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designedto
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain

brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brakeactivatesmanually

if the front handguardis pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by pul_ingthefront

handguardbacktowardthefront handleasfar
as possible.

CHAIN TENSION
_tis normalfcr ahen chaffl tostretchdurin_gthe

first 15minutes of operation.Youshouldcheck
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN

TENStON under theASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffler is very hotdur*

ing and after use. Do nottouch the muffler or
allow combustible materia_ such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

buretcr to providequicker starting.

,_WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow*
ly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycte air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed ata ratio of40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1
ratio is obtained bymixing 3.2ounces (95ml)
ofoil with 1gallon 4 liters of unleededgaso-

line. Includedwith this sawis a3.2 ouncecon_
tainer of Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic

oil. Pour the entire contents of this container
into 1gallon of gasoline to achievethe proper

fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.

Theseoils 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 lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-

matic 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.

Infreezing weather oil will thicken, making it

necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount 5to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuelor

kerosene. Bar and chan o must be free
flowing for theoil system topump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.

Genuine Poulan® bar andchain oil isrecom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-

sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan®
oil resists high temperature thinning.

IfPoulan® barandchain oiHs not available,

use a good grade BAE 30oil.

• Never use waste oil for bar and chata lubri-
cation.

• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.

IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol-blended

fuels (called gasohot 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. Bee STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.

_WARNINL_: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If

the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR 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" (38 - 45 cm) of
rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand
on Front
Handle

Right Foot Through Rear 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 re-
wind slowly.

For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up

before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt tocut material with

thechoke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE
position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or

warm engine after running out of
fuel)

NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full

extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.

ON/STOP SWITCH

(SIDE VIEW)

I. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-

tion.

2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pullthe starter ropesharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the

next step.

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NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as ifit is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and

immediately proceed to the next step.

5. Push the choke/fast id;e ;ever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

o_ ,IEW)

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Ch k

fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL

6. PUll the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to runfor approximate-
ly 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-
lease the throttle trigger to allow engine

to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi*
tion.

2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.

5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine toreturn to idle speed.

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 pushing the choke/fast idle lever in

completely (to the OFF CHOKE position
and then fo ow ng the warm eng ne start ng

procedure listed above. Ensure 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 isflooded. Ifengine fails to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call

1-800_554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE
_WARNING: If the brake band is

worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake istriggered.With abroken brake band,

the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by anautho_

dzed service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 0.020" (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a

chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a seF

vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.

• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

• The inertia-activated chain brake is

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

automatically (by sudden movement).

• if the brake is already activated, it is

disengaged by pulling the front hand guard

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back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

• When cutting with the saw, thechain brake
must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine

must be running when performing this proce-
bore. This isthe only instance when thesaw

should beplaced on the ground with the em
gine running.

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

die with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate

the chain brake by turning your _eftwrist
against the hand guard without releasing

your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control
d[JbWARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.

Grip the rear hand_ewithyour right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hotd the

chain saw approximatety 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 fal_ forward and contact the stump.

When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN

TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry,nomwood building materials, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-

place parts as necessary.

• Keepthe chain outof dirt andsand. Even a
small amount of dirtwill quickly duU a chain

andthus increasethe possibilityof kickback.

• Practice cutting a few small logs using the

following techniques to getthe "feel" of us-

ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

Begin cutting with the saw frame

i against log.

• Allow thechain tocut foryou. Exert only

the

Keep the engine atfull speed the entire
time you are cutting.

fight downward pressure. If you force

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thecut, dam age tothe bar,chain, or en-
gine can result.

• Release the throttJetriggeeras soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-

gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without acutting _oad,unneces-

sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine.

• To avoid losing controlwhen cut is com_
plete,do not put pressureon saw at end

of cut.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

_I_WARNING: Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall whi_ecutting

causing serious in ury. Donotcut near build-
ings or electrical wires if you do not know the

direction of tree fall, norcut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad

weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. If thetree makes contact with any utility

_ine, the utility company should be notified
immediately.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.

• Cleartheworkarea. Youneedacleararea

all around thetree SOyou can have secure
footing.

• The chain saw operator should keep on
the uphil_ side of the terrain as the tree is

likely toroll or slide downhill after it isfelled.

• Study the naturalconditions th_ can cause
thetree 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.

• The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use aplumbor level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot. Ifthe trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operato£

Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you whi_ecutting.

Make sure there is enough room for the tree
to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree

_engthsfrom the nearest personor other o1>
jects. Engine noise can drown out awarning

call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-

ples,and wire from the tree where cuts areto
be made.

Plan a clear retreat pathto the rear anddiag*
onat to the line of fall.

Plan a clear retreat path

;t*"" "O" "_ - Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.

Anotch iscut on theside of the tree inthe de-
sired 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: if the tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch. Ifus-

ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to preventdulF

ing of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE

TREE

• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3of the diameter

of the tree. Next complete the notch bycut*
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the

notch of wood from the tree.

Final (feIling) cut here, 2 inches
(5 cm) above center of notch.

Firstcut _'1 "_,'::<1-'2'II/

Notch... Ji-"

•7 Hinge

• After removing the wood from the notch,
make the felling cut on theopposite side of

the notch.This isdone by makinga cutabout
two inches 5 cm) higherthanthe center of
the netch. Th sw eaveenough uncutwced

betweenthe felling cut and thenotch toform
a hinge. This hingewill helppreventthe tree

from falling in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps

control fall

Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut if necessary to

control the direction offalL Toavoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic

wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.

• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to

fall: cracking sounds, widening of the felF

ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.

• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned re-

treat path.

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Opening
of fel_ing