Poulan Pro 2160 Instruction Manual

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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545001484 8/22/05

For Occasional Use Only

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907

Copyright E2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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1--800--554--6723

www.poulan.com

BH 2160

Electrolux Consumer Outdoor Products

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING! This chain

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

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

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 se­rious injury.

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

XX_

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

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect

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

S Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc ­tions before attempting to use the unit .

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions found in this manual.

S 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.

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Safety Chaps

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Eye
Protection

Hearing

Protection

Sa

f

ety Hat

S Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

S 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.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw 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.

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S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

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

S Do not 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.

S Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-

lated outdoor area.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

S 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.

S 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.

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down.

S 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.

S 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

S Have all chain saw service performed 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.

S Make certain the saw chain stops moving

when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.

S Never modify your saw in any way.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.

S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.

S Use only PoulanR accessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUT ION

S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be nosmoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling.

S 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.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-

ing site before starting engine.

S 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.

S Store the unit and fuel inan area where fuel

vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

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 barcon­tacts 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.

S Rotational Kickback can occur when the

moving chain contacts an object at the up­per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant. The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to­ward the operator.

S 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
saw tomove in theopposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.

S 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
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:

S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that can cause material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

S Do not cut more than one log at a time.
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

S Always begin cutting with the engine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.

S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Kickback Path

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Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

S Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.

S Never let the moving chain contact anyob-

ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S 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.

S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in­crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check ten­sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are se­curely tightened after tensioning the chain.

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

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

S Cut one log at a time.
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a

previous cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.

S Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar

and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Never reverse
hand positions

Stand to the
left of the saw

Thumb on
underside of
handlebar

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

Elbow locked

S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both

hands when the engine is running and don’t
let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick ­back 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.

S 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.

S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

both feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.

S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-

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 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.
S 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.

Small Radius Tip

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

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Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

S 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.

L o w --- K i ck b a ck

Chain

N o t a L o w --- K ic k ba c k C h a i n

Can Obstruct Material

Contoured D epth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

S 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 kick­back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

the event of kickback.

WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

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 becaused by pinching the
saw chainalong the topof the guide bar. This

action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULD USETHE 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.
S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide
bar up and back toward operator.

S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause you to

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

WARNING: Computed kickback

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 (Cana­dian Standards Association) 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 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 break 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
Standards 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 angle (CKA) Table

BAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N

MODEL

CKA without chain brake

BH2160

16″ 952051211

952044370

19_

6

NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-

mercial 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: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration 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: 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, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equippedwith aspark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw ina state orlocale
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.

ST ANDARD S: This saw is listed by Under-

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-- 2000 American National

Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1 --1995 Chain Saws -- Occupa­tional Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3 --1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc­cupational Health and Safety

ASSEMBL Y

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

ATTACHINGTHE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,

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!

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

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

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

Nuts

Bar Tool

Location ofshipping spacer

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. T urning the screw will
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

Inside view of
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.

Mount the Bar

6. Carefully remove the chain from the pack­age. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip of
Bar

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Cutters

Depth Gauge

Drive Links

Placechainontothesprocket

7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting
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. Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug
in guide bar groove. Ensure all drive
links are in the bar groove.

NOTE: CHAIN BRAKE MUST BE
DISENGAGED BEFORE INSTALLA­TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE
CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE F RONT
HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD T HE
REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS
FARAS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA­TION).

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

Front Hand Guard

11. Now, install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.

12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you
will need to tighten 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.

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.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen­ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad­justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on
the bar.

S If chain is tootight, turnadjusting screw 1/4

turn counterclockwise.

S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting

Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

S Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-

en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

S Recheck chain tension.

Chain Brake
Nuts

WARNING: If the saw is operated

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

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

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

Chain

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Primer
Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Starter
Housing

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Muffler

Guide Bar

Chain Brake
Nuts

Cylinder Cover

Throttle
Lockout

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Choke
Knob

Chain
Brake

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Adjusting
Screw

Chain
Catcher

Fast Idle
Lock

Bar
Sprocket
Hole

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCK-- OUT

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

FAST IDLE LOCK

The F AST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger
in the starting position. Activate the fast idle
lock by pressing the throttle lockout and
squeezing the throttle trigger. With the throttle
trigger squeezed, press the fast idle lock. Re­lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold­ing the fast idle lock button.

CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to
provide additional fuel to the engine during cold
starting.

PRIMER BULB

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

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
15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-

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

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FUELING & LUBRICATION

WARNING: Remove fuelcap slowly

when refueling.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on un­leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil is recommended. Mix
gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio
is obtained by mixing 3.2ounces (95 ml) of oil
with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline.
Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce contain­er of oil. Pour the entire contents of this con­tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the
proper fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that the fuel is thorough­ly mixed. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

BAR AND CHAIN L UB RICATION

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 theoil system topump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.

Genuine PoulanR bar and chain oil is recom­mended to protect your unit against exces­sive wear from heat and friction. PoulanR
oil resists high temperature thinning. If Pou-

lanR bar and chain oil is not available, use a

good grade SAE 30 oil.
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

cation.

S Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

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.

STARTING

WARNING: The chain must not

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.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Use only 15”-- 18” o

f

rope per pull.

Left hand
on front
handle

Right foot through rear handle

Starter rope handle

IMPORT ANT 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.

NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with

the fast idle lock button inthe locked position.

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

ON/STOP SWITCH

ON

STOP

(SIDE VIEW)

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi­tion.

2. Pull choke knob out to the full extent.

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re­lease throttle trigger.

Fast idle lock button

Choke knob

Throttle
trigger

Throttle
lock--out

5. Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5
times with your right hand. Then, pro­ceed to the next step.

10

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is try-

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

6. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position); pull the starter rope
until the engine starts.

OFF FULL

CHOKE

Choke knob

(SIDE VIEW)

7. Allow the engine to run for approximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi­tion.

2. Push the choke knob in completely (to
the OFF position).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With
thumb press fast idle lock down; then re­lease throttle trigger.

5. Sharply pull the starter rope with your
right hand until the engine starts.

6. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return 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 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: If the brake band is

worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake istriggered. Witha 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 toless
than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) 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.

S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

S The inertia-- activated chain brake is

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

S If the brake is already activated, it is

disengaged by pulling the front hand guard

back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

S When cutting with the saw,the chainbrake

must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control
CAUTION:

The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must berunning whenperforming 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 thefront 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.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing the

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 tip ofthe guidebar
fall forward and contact the stump. When the
tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should
activate.

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Check chain tension before first use and

after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,

masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.

S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

object. Inspect the saw and repair or re­place parts as necessary.

S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a

small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.

S Practice cutting a few small logs using the

following techniques to get the “feel” of us­ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

S Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.

S Keep the engine at full speed the en-

tire time you are cutting.

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S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert

only light downward pressure. If you
force the cut, damage to the bar,
chain, or engine can result.

S Release the throttle trigger as soon as

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.

S To avoid losing control when cut is

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

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken or

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, norcut atnight since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

vance.

S Clear the work area. You need a clear area

all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.

S The chain saw operator should keep on

the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is
likely toroll or slide downhill after it is felled.

S Study the natural conditions that can cause

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

S The wind direction and speed.
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

might not be apparent due to uneven or

sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

S Weight and branches on one side.
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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

2-1/2 tree lengths

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 wherecuts are to
be made.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag­onal to the line of fall.

Direction of Fall

45_

Plan a clear retreat path

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: If the tree has large buttress roots,

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.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

notch first. Cut through

1/3 of the diameter

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.

Notch

First cut

Second cut

Final (felling) cut here. 2 in­ches above center of notch.

Hinge

S After removing the wood from the notch,

make 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 thenotch
to form a hinge. This hinge will help pre­vent the tree from falling in thewrong direc­tion.

Opening
of felling
cut

Closing of
notch

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut if necessary to
control thedirection of fall. To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic
wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to

fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell­ing cut, or movement in the upper
branches.

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S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,

and get away quickly on your planned re-

treat path.
S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree

with your saw . Be extremely cautious with

partially fallen trees that may be poorly

supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-

pletely, set thesaw asideand 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: Do not stand on the log

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

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Cut only one log at a time.
S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces ofwood could be flung toward oper-

ator.
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log while

cutting and never hold the log with your leg

or foot.
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

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: If saw becomes

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 orwood intothe
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re­start thesaw andcarefully reenterthe 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 saw OFF and use a plastic or
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

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

WARNING: Never turn saw upside

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.

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.

S Roll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side to

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

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

S Remember your first cut is always on the

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

S Your first cut should extend

1/3 of the

diameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

1stCut

2

nd

Cut

Usingalogforsupport

2ndCut

1

st

Cut

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1stCut

2

nd

Cut

Using a support stand

1stCut

2

nd

Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard

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 canre­sult in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb into a tree

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.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-

ing and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are

small size limbs which can catch the saw

chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal-

ance. Use extreme caution when cutting

small size limbs or slender material.
S Be alert for springback. Watch out for

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.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

LIMBING

S Always limb atree after itis cutdown. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop-

erly.
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the

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

toward the top, cutting branches and

limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.

Cut from the side of the tree opposite the

branch you are cutting.
S Remove larger, supporting branches with

the cutting techniques described in BUCK-

ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
S Always use an overcut to cut small and

freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could

cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

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

S Make your first cut

1/3 of the way

through the bottom of the limb.

S Next make a 2nd cut all the way

through the limb. Then cut a third

overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar
from the truck of the tree.

First cut

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized or Master Service Dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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 arresting screen

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

Replace spark plug Year l y.
Replace fuel filter Year l y...

*HoursofOperation

AIR FILTER
CAUTION

: Do not clean filter in gasoline

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

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which­ever comes first. Clean more frequently in

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dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to re­place your air filter with a new one after every
50 hours of operation, or annually, whichever
comes first.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove cylinder cover.

3. Remove air filter.

4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.

Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com­pletely before reinstalling.

5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-

prove the efficiency of air filter. Use
2-- cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.

6. Reinstall air filter.

7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

TIghten securely.

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.

Mu

f

f

ler Di

f

f

user

Muffler
Cover
Screws

Muffler
Cover

Muffler
Body

Spark
Arresting
Screen

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST­ING SCREEN

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

1. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover

screws.

2. Remove the muffler cover (cover snaps

off muffler body).

3. Remove muffler diffuser and spark ar-

resting screen assembly. Notice the
orientation of these parts for reassem­bling.

4. Clean the spark arresting screen with a

wire brush. Replace screen if breaks are
found.

5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler

parts.

6. Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting
screen assembly with round holes facing
up.

7. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: The chain will be mov-

ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:

S Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED-- T

adjusting procedure.

S Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-

justing procedure.

Idle Speed-- T

Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idleis too slow .
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T .

S Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-

crease engine speed.

S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-

wise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
about performing this procedure, contact your
authorized service dealer or call
1--800- -554- -6723.

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 toservice 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:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the ST OP posi-

tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and

chain brake. Remove bar and chain from

saw.
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after

each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

process of rail wear. Remove these burrs

with a flat file.
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat fileto re-

store square edges and sides.

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Correct GrooveWorn Groove

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.

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.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove the cylinder cover.

3. Pull off the spark plug boot.

4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.

5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.

Screws

Spark

Plug Boot

Spark

Plug

Cylinder

Cover

STORAGE

WARNING: Stop engine and allow

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.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

lar attention to the air intake area, keeping
it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and
sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

S Do not store the unit or fuel ina closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-

dren.

CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum

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.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

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

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your dealer or place of purchase.

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TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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

1. Ignition switch off.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.

2. See “Difficult Starting” in
Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.

2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Chain brake engaged.

4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug and regap.

3. Disengage chain brake.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.

1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of

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

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Chain moves
at idle speed.

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in the
Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

warrants to the original purchaser that each
new PoulanR brand 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.
1 YEAR -- 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 HO ME PRODUCTS, INC., for this
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper han­dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is
altered inany way which in our judgement af­fects its condition oroperation. This warranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starter ropes, starter springs, chainsharpen­ing, bars, chains, andother parts which wear
and require replacement with reasonable
use during the warranty period. This warran-

ty 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 RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX­PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG ANIMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMI TATIONS O F INC IDE NTAL O R CON ­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS O R EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUXHOME
PRODUCTS, INC., 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.

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U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

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

Protection Agency, Environment Canada
and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., are pleased to explain the emissions
control system warranty on your year 2005
and later small off-- road engine. ELECTRO­LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must war­rant the emission control system on your
small off--road engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your small off--road engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exists, ELECTRO­LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair
your small off-- road engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty include
diagnosis, parts andlabor. MANUFACTUR-
ER’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
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI­TIES: As the small off--road engine owner,

you are responsible for the performance of
the required maintenance listed in your in­struction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on
your small off-- road engine, but ELECTRO­LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
or for your failure to ensure the performance
of all scheduled maintenance. As the small
off--road engine owner, you should be aware
that ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., may deny you warranty coverage if
your small off-- road 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 small off-­road engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., authorized repair center
as soon as a problem exists. Warranty re­pairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, notto exceed 30 days. If you
have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con­tact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at 1--800--554-- 6723. WARRANTY
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the small off--road
engine is purchased. LENGTH OFCOVER-
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of
two years from the initial date of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR O R RE­PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or re-

placement of any warranted part will be per­formed at no charge to the owner at an
approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD­UCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have
any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con­tact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at 1--800--554-- 6723. WARRANTY
PERIOD: 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 ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: ELEC­TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., may
be liable for damages to other engine com­ponents caused by the failure of a warranted
part still under warranty. WHAT 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 warranty claim.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
is not liable to cover failures of warranted
parts caused by the use of add--on or modi­fied parts. HO W 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 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at1-- 800-- 554-- 6723. WHERE TO GET

WARRANTY SERVICE:

Warranty services
or repairs shall be provided at all ELECTRO­LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service
centers. Call 1-- 800-- 554--6723. MAINTE-

NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any

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

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:

Moderate (50 hours)

Intermediate (125 hours)

Extended (300 hours)