Poulan 221LE TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

PoulanPRO

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

221 LE

For Occasional Use Only C_US

WARNING:

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

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WARNING! This chain

saw can be dangerous! Care- less orimproper use can cause sedous or even fatal injury.

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

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

Read and understand the instruction manual before

using 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 adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-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 _njury.

PLAN AHEAD

• 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.

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

who understand and can follow safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions found in this manual.

• Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip

gloves; eye protection such as non-fog- 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 length.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _'SEy e

Snug

• Keep all parts of your body away from the

• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

• Do not handle or operate a chain saw

"""_. t o,w _ "_" Protection

Clothing Gloves

Safety Safety Chaps Shoes

chain when the engine is running.

minimum of 30 feet (1g 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. when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or ifyoe

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.

Heavy Duty

• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad- vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea

clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou

arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate 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 awell-venti-

lated outdoor area.

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

• Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine.

Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut.

• Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause

you to lose control when the cut is 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 with the muffler away from your body, and the guide bar and chain to the rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception

of the items listed in the maintenance sec- tion of this manual. Forexample, if improp-

er tools are used to remove or hold the fly- wheel when servicing the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel can occur and

cause the flywheel to burst.

• Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released. For

correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-

JUSTMENTS.

• Never modify your saw in any way.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free ofoil or fuel mixture.

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

• Use only Poulan PRO_) accessories and

replacement 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, or workthat could cause sparks. Allow en- 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 starting saw.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine.

• Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,

straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.

• Store the unit and fuel in an 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 bar con-

tacts 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 ob- ject in the wood can also result in loss of

chain saw control.

• Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the up-

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-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 to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. The saw is driven straight

back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

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

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

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

• Do not cut more than one log at a time.

• Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull-In:

• Always begin cutting with the engine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.

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

Kickback Path

'_t Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

Elbow locked

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the element of surprise

which contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact any ob- ject at the 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 maintenance instructions. 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 the chain.

• Begin and continue cutting at full speed. 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

of the saw m_f._ a

Thumb on

underside of handlebar

Never reverse \ hand positions

Thumb on underside of

handlebar

• 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

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

looked.

• Position your left hand on the front handle- bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting.

• Stand with yoor weight evenly balanced on both feet.

• Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line

with the cutting chain.

• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

thrown off balance and lose control of the saw.

• DOnot cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-

cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

i_ 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 Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Symmetdca_ Guide Bar _114_

Large Radius Tip

• 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 per-

formance requirements when tested on a

representative sample of chain saws be- low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified

in ANSI B175.1.

_[k Elongated Guard LinkDeflects

Low-Kickback

Chain to gradually ride

Not a Low-Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth GaL_ge

ickback force

and allows wood

into cutter

_L_an Obstruct MateriaJ

• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

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

"in-line" with each other. The spread and "in-line" position of the hands provided by

this design work together to give balance

and resistance in controlling the pivot of

the saw back toward the operator if kick-

back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

• Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain 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 OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-

tion which throws the bar ned rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback

can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL P/N Length 221 LE 530044834 16

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer- cial logging, a chain brake is required and shall

not be removed or otherwise disabled to com- ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-

mercial Logging.

BAN

action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events

may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE

DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-

duced-kickback guide bars and low-kick-

back saw chains reduce the chance and

magnitude of kickback and are recom-

mended. Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a

chain brake should be made by an autho-

rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the

place of purchase if purchased from a ser- vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized

master service dealer.

• Tip contact in some cases maycause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the

guide bar up and back toward the operator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back toward the operator.

• Either ofthese reactions maycauseyouto

lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively

upon the safety 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 and ANSI standards. When purchasing

replacement bar and chain, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values.

Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user, higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies. Computed angles

represented in the non-activated column in- dicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during

kickback. Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw.

In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user.

The following guide bar and chain combina- tions meet kickback requirements of CSA

Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and

chain combinations other than those listed is

not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard.

CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake

530051480 8 °

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 inthe fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system

does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on

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

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 equipped with a spark arresting screen.

Ifyou operate a chain saw in astate or locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is

a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark

arresting screen. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-

tions can result in serious injury. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,

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

dealer or call 1-800-554-6723. STANDARDS: This saw is listed byUnder-

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

ANSI B175.1-2000 American National Standard for Powered Tools - Gasoline

Powered Chain Saw - Safety Requirements CSA Z62.1-1995 Chain Saws - Occupa-

tional Health and Safety CSA Z62.3-1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc- cupational Health and Safety

Location of shipping spacer

Ch Nuts

chainBak

Bar Tool

3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter- clockwise to move the tensioning rack as far as it will go toward the front of the bar.

° AdiU;e" g

Tensioning Rack //_ '_

4. Slide the bar behiod clutch drum until bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration it

iseasy to place the chain on the saw in the

wrong direction. Usethe illustration ofthe chain to determine the proper direction.

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

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not already attached)

_ WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop- erly 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 movingt

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

2. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters Depl i Gauge

Drive Links

6. Place the chain over and behind the clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch

drum sprocket.

Place chain onto the sprocket

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

guide bar.

8. Fit chain drive links in to bar groove.

9. Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the groove of the bar. Ensure all

drive links are in the bar groove.

10. Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install the chain brake.

11. Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten finger tight. 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 adjust-

ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too

tight. If tooloose, the chain will sag below the bar.

Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

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

use and refuel your saw.

An adjusting screw (located on the guide b)ar

is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see illustration).

1. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide

bar rail.

2. Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool, roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove.

3. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.

Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjust- ing screw until sag does not exist.

4. Tighten chain brake nuts securely with

the bar tool.

Chain Brake Nuts

5. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to move chain around guide bar.

6. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.

Slightly loosen chain brake nuts and

loosen chain by turning the adjusting

screw. Retighten chain brake nuts.

7. If chain istoo loose, it will sag below the

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

WARNING: If the saw is operated

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

KNOW YOUR 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)

Chain Muffler

Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Bar Oil Fill Cap/-_ c _

Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Throttle Rear Lockout Handle

Throttle Choke/ Chain Chain Chain Brake Nuts Guide Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher

ONISTOP SWITCH The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the

engine. THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed

before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from accidentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or refueled starting. The choke provides addi- tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

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

Lever

Adjusting_

Screw

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 manu-

ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front han- dle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

Itis normal for a new chain to stretch during first 30 minL_es of operation. YOU should check

your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

dlIWARNING: Muffler isvery hot dur-

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

Chain Direction

of Travel

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-

ly 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. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95ml) ofoil with I gallon (4 liters)of unleaded gasoline. Included withthis

saw is a 3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire

contents of this container into f gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing

fuel follow the instructions printed on the container. Always read and follow the safety

rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous lubri- cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto- matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled. Lack ofoil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown bysmoke coming from the chain and/

or discoloration of the bar.

In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or

kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil

for adequate lubrication. Genuine Poulan or Pouian PRO® bar and chain oil is recommended to protect your unit

against excessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan orPoulan PRO® oil resists

high temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan PRO® bar and chain oil is not

available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

cation.

• 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 addi-

tional information.

_WARNING:

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. Ahot

muffler can cause serious burns.

To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.

To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.

Use only 15"-18" of rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope

Starter rope handle

_"_\ _"_ '.L_ Left hand

_"{ _1,,_V '_,]',,_--- on front

Rig oot through rear handle

IMPI )RTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent otthe rope as this can cause the

rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back, Hold the handle and let the rope rewind

slowly.

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

NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE posi- tion.

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.

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

2. Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand 5 times. Then, Then, proceed

to the next step. 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.

5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in com- pletely (to the OFF position).

6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approximately

5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to

idle speed.

The chain must not

Switch

_ N/STOP

Primer Bulb

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

.IEW)

Choke/Fast OFF FULL

Idle Lever

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

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

2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent, then push the lever back in com-

pletely (to the OFF position).

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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

5. Squeeze and release throttle tdgger, al- lowing engine to idle,

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a

flooded engine): The engine may be flooded with toe 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 is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an autho- rized service dealer if any part isworn 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 ser- 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

back toward the front handle as far as possible.

• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake

must be disengaged.

Disengaged __

_:ii_Engag ed

Braking function control

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

must be running when performing this proce- dure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en- gine running.

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear

handle with your right hand and the front han- dle 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 top of the guide

bar fall 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, non-wood building materials, etc.

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-

place parts as necessary.

• Keep the chain OL_of dirt and sand. Even a

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

• Practice cutting a few small logs using the

following techniques to get the "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 against the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting.

• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. If you force

the cut, damage to the bar, chain, oren- gine can result.

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

gine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unneces- sary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. It is recommended that

the engine not be operated for lon- ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

• To avoid losing control when cut is com- plete, do not put pressure on saw at end

of CL_.

• 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 build- ings or electrical wires ifyou do not know the First cut

direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you _. will not be able to see well, nor during bad

weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,

etc.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad- Notch

vance,

• Clear the work area. You need a clear area

all around the tree so you can have secure

footing. Second/cut

• Study the natural conditions that can cause ._,__y.f_.,,,.-/ the tree to fall in a padicular direction.

Natural conditions that can cause a tree to • After removir 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 a plumb or level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• 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 CL_ting. Make sure there is enough room for the tree to

fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2tree lengths from the nearest person or other objects. En- gine noise can drown OL_a warning call.

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

made. Closing of Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag- notch

onal to the line of fall.

_,_, Plan a clear retreat path

;_.... 0"_'- Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

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

A notch is cut on the side of the tree 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. If

using saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw chain from contacting ground to pre- vent dulling 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 by cut- ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-

tion. Once the notch is cut remove the

notch of wood from the tree.

Final (felling) cut here. 2 inches

the felling cut on the opposite side of the

notch. This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the center of the

notch. This will leave enough uncut wood

between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent

the tree from falling in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback

and chain damage, use wood or plastic wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.

• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall: cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut, or movement in the upper branches.

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

treat path.

above center of notch.

the cutout of weed, make

Opening of felling

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