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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

1950 / 1975 / 2055 / 2050 / 2075 / 2150

2155/2175/2350/2375/2150PRLE Series !

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before

using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

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WARNING! This chain Iraqi

saw can be dangerous! Care-

less or improper use can cause

serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the

instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

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

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to

move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-

rious injury.

Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar

and chain combination on the label

,I_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 toot, special safety precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Careless or improper use of this tool can

cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully untii you com-

pletely understand and can follow nit 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 usersshould havehear-

ing checked regularly as chain saw noise

can damage hearing. Secure hair above

shoulder length.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _Eye

"_1_1 qMpid_ Protection

Snug

Fittin Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

Safety Safety Chaps

Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from

the work area. Do not allow other peopie

or animals to be near the chain saw when

starting or operating the chain saw.

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 men-

tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If

you have any condition that might be aggra-

vated by strenuous work, check with your

doctor before operating a chain saw.

• Carefullyplanyoursawthgoperationinad-

vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea

clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou

arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.

Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-

standers or any combination of these per-

sons may result from one-handed opera-

tion. A chain saw is intended for

two-handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only in a wetbventi-

lated outdoor area.

• Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

• MakesurethechainwiH not makecontact

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 oftMs manual. Forexample, if improp-

er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-

wheel when servicing the clutch, structura]

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 of oil

or fuel mixture.

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

teners securely tightened.

• Use only Poulan_; accessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

There should be nosmoking, open flames,

orworkthat 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 1g feet (3 meters) from fuel-

ing site before starting engine.

• Turn the engine off and let saw coo] in a

non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,

straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap

and refuel unit.

• Storethe unit and fuetin an area wherefuel

vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

_I_WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the

backward, upward or sudden forward motion

of the guide bar occurring when the saw

chain near the upper tip of theguide 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-Kickbackcan occur when the the

wood closes in and pinches the moving

saw chain in the cut along the top of the

guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly

stopped. This sudden stopping of the

chain results in a reversal of the chain

force used to cut wood and causes the

saw 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 contrc4 of the saw.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that ca n ca use 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.

, _i,_/_;_ K ckback Path

ClearTheWorkingArea

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF

KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen.

With a basic understanding of kickback,

you can reduce the element of surpbse

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 othertrees, branches, rocks,

fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid

any obstruction that your saw chain could

hit while you are cutting. When cutting a

branch, do not let the guide bar contact

branch or other objects around it.

• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-

crease the chance of kickback occurring.

Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening

and maintenanceinstructions. Checkten-

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 tothe

left ofth_ _ Thumb on

underside of

Neverreverse _Nhandlebar

hand positions

Elbow locked

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 gd p 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

locked.

• Position your left hand on the front handle-

bar so it is in a straight line with your right

hand on the rear handle when making

bucking cuts. Never reverse dght and left

hand positions for any type of cutting.

• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

both feet.

• Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

keep your body from being in a direct line

with the cutting chain.

• Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

thrown off balance and lose control of the

Saw.

• Donotcutaboveshoulderheight. Itisdiffi-

cult to maintain control of saw above

shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_ WARNING: The followingfeatures

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 BI75.1.

ReducedKickbackSymmetricalGuideBar

al_RadiusTip

SymmetricalGuideBar_-_'_

BargeRadiusTip

• Low-KickbackChain,designedwitha

contoureddepthgaugeandguardlink

whichdeflectkickbackforceandallow

woodtograduallyrideintothecutter.Low-

KickbackChainhasmetkickbackper-

formancerequirementswhentestedona

representativesampleofchainsawsbe-

low3.8cubicinchdisplacementspecified

inANSIB175.1.

ContouredDepthGauge

DElongatedGuardLink

Low-Kickback_andallowswood

Chain tograduallyride

intocutter

_Can ObstructMateria_

NotaLow-KickbackChain

• FrontHandGuard,designedtoreducethe

chanceofyourlefthandcontactingthechain

ifyourhandslipsoffthefronthandlebar.

• Positionoffrontandrearhandlebars,de-

signedwithdistancebetweenhandlesand

"inqine" with each other The spread and

"inqine" position of the hands provided by

this design work together to give balance

and resistance in controlling the pivot of

the saw back toward the operator if kick-

back occurs.

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 CHNN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK-

BACK. Kickback is a lightning fast acflon

which throws the bar and rotating chain back

and up toward the operator. Kickback can be

Computed kickback angle (CKA)

LE SERIES

MODEL

1950/1975/2050

2055/2075/

2150/2150PR

2155/2t75/

2350/2375

BAR

P/N Length

952044363 14"

952044370 16"

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 action may

push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-

erator. 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. 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 autho-

rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the

place of purchase if purchased from a servic-

ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master

service dealer.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide

bar up and back toward operator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back toward the operator.

• 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 witl have

when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-

dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan-

dards. When purchasing replacement bar and

chain, considerations should be given to the

lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre-

sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-

dicate 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 val-

ues represent a safer operating environment

for the user.

The following guide bar and chain combina-

tions meet kickback requirements of CSA

Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1

when used on saws listed in this manual.

Use of bar and chain combinations other

than those tisted is not recommended and

may not meet the CKA requirements per

standard.

Table

CHAIN P/N

952051209

952051211

952044418 18" 952051338

CKA without chain brake

24 °

19 °

14°

NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com-

mercial Iogging, a chain brake is required

and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-

abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-

tions 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 beop_e. If

symptoms occur such as numbness, psin,

loss of strength, cbenge in skin color or texture,

or loss of feelieg in the fingers, hand& or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek

medical attention. An antiwibration system

does not guarantee the avc_dance of these

problems. Users who operate power tools on

a confinual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the

condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped

with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the

requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. AH 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 cbein saw in a state or locale

where such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for mak/tak/ing the operating

condition of these parts. Failure to do so is

a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE

section for maintenance of the spark

arresting screen.

Failureto follow all Safety Rules 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 by Under-

writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:

ANSI B175,1-200g American National

Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain

Saws - Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws ~ Occupational

Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3-g6 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-

pational Health and Safety

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

_]kWARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is probedy

assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-

ways 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).

Location of shipping spacer

a_ Chain Brak_e

Ch Nuts

Bar Too]

3. An adjusting #n and screw is used to ad-

just the tension of the chain. It is very im-

portant when assembling the bar, that the

i_n located on the adjusting screw atigns

into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw wi]i

move the adjustment pin up and down the

screw. Locate this adjustment before you

begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See

illustration below.

Inside view of

f C_ain Brake

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun-

terclockwise 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.

6. Cardully remove the chain from the pack-

age. Mold chain with the drive links as

shown.

?Sp of

Bar

DIIRECTION OF FLOTATION

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

Place chain onto the sprocket

7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fit-

ting the drive links in the clutch drum

sprocket.

& 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 INSTALLA-

TION ON THE SAW. TO DISENGAGE

CHAIN BRAKE, PULL THE FRONT

HAND GUARD BACK TOWARD THE

REAR OF THE CHAIN BRAKE AS

FARAS POSSIBLE (SEE ILLUSTRA-

TION).

DISENGAGED _

Front Hand Guard

ENGAGED

Chain Brake

1I. Now, install chain brake making surethe

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 tight-

en 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 adjust-

ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around

the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too

tight. If too loose, thechain 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.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-

ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-

justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on

the bar.

• If chain is tootight, turn adjusfing screw 1/4

turn counterclockwise.

• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw

1/4 turn clockwise.

f-_/_/Adjusting / J

® O Screw

Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

• Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the

chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

• Recheck chain tension.

Chain Brake

Nuts

,t&

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 CHAIN SAW

READ THIS iNSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourseft with the location of

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

Chain Front Hand Guard -'_- f'_J Front Handle

Adjustment Tool I I_"_I I¢" Starter Rope

BorToo, Ibr- /

Chain Muffler [ _._ _€//_ BPd_er

Bar Oil Fill Cap Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Throttle

Lockout o

Reari_ _

Hand

Throttle Choke/

Trigger Fast Idle Chain

Lever Brake

Chain

clUStfflg o%Civ°'l

Chain Brake

Chain Nuts Bar Sprocket Hole

Catcher

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 acci-

dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-

tent for cc4d. starling or after refueling. The

choke prowdes additional fuel to the engine

during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-

buretor 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 puffing 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 the

first 15 minutes of operation. You should check

your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN

TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

_I_WARNING: Muffler is very hotdur-

fflg and after use. Do not touch the m uftJer or

allow combustible mateda] such as dry

grass or fuel to do so.

_lk WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-

ly when refueling.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on un-

leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic

2-cycle aff-cooled engine oil designed to be

mixed ata ratioof40:f. Poulan/Weed Eater

brand synthetic oil is recommended. A40:1

ratio is obtained by mixthg 3.2 ounces (95 ml)

of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-

line. Included with this saw ls a 3.2 ounce ccm

tainer of PouJan/Weed Eater brand synthetic

oil. Pour the enlJre contents of this ccntainer

into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper

fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil.

These oils will cause engine damage. When

mixing fuel follow the instructions pdnted on

the container. Always read and follow the

safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL

WiTH CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain requffe continuous lubrb

cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-

matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept

filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and

chain. Too little oil will cause overheating

shown by smoke coming from the chain and/

or discoloration of the bar.

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® bar and chain oil is recom-

mended to protect your unit against exces-

sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan®

oil resists high temperature thinning.

If Poulan® 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 aicohot-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 thegas 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.

AIL

oWARNING: The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If

the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-

BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this

manual Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot

muffler can cause serious burns.

To stop the engine move the ON/STOP

switch to the STOP position.

To start the engine hold the saw firmly on

the ground as illustrated. Make sure the

chain is free to turn without contacting any

object.

Use only 15" - 18" (38 - 45 cm) of

rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand

on Front

Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the

full extent of the rope as this can cause the

rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap

back. Hold the handle and let the rope re-

wind slowly.

NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material wdh

the choke/fast idle lever Jn the FULL C HOKE

position.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or

warm engine after running out of

fuel)

NOTE: In the following steps, when the

choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full

extent, the correct throttle setting for starting

is set automatically.

ON/STOP SWITCH

(SIDE VIEW)

?oP

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

tion.

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

extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with

your right hand. Then, proceed to the

next step.

NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying

to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and

immediately proceed to the next step.

5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe

HALFCHOKEposition.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

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fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL

6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your

dght hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approximate-

ly 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and re-

lease the throttle trigger to allow engine

to return to idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

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

tion.

2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the

HALF CHOKE position.

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply with your

dght hand until the engine starts.

5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to

allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a

flooded engine)

The engine may be hooded with too much

fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess

fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in

completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)

and then following the warm engine starting

procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/

STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope

handle many times depending on how badly

the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer

to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call

1-500-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

_kWARNING: 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 is worn to less

than 0.020" (0.5 ram) 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 _

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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 ham

die 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

_kWARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be

turned off.

Grip the rear handlewith your right hand and

the front handle with your left hand. Hold the

chainsawapproximatetyf4" (35cm above

a stump or other wooden sur ace. Re ease

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 f 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.

• Keepthecbain out 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.

• AIIowthechaintocutforyou. Exertonly

light downward pressure, tf you force

the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or en-

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

throtfie without a cuttthg 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 controlwhen cut is com-

plete, do not put pressure on saw at end

of cut.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw

down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

_I_WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fatl while cutfing

causing serious injury. Do not cut near bui_d-

thgs or etectboal wires Jfyou do not know the

direction oftreefall, norcut at night since you

will not be ale to see well, nor during bad

weathersuch as rain, snow, or strong winds,

etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility

line, the utility company should be notified

immediately.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

vance.

• Cleartheworkarea. You needacleararea

all around the tree so you can have secure

footing.

• The chain saw operator should keep on

the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is

likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

• Study the natural conditions that can cause

the tree to fall in a particular direction.

Natural condifions that can cause a tree to

fall in a parficular 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 piumb or level to de-

termine the direcfion of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot. If thetrunk is rotted,

it can snap and fall toward the operatoE

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 ob-

jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning

call.

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

ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to

be made.

Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-

onal to the line of fall.

Plan a clear retreat path

_'"÷- "O" u,,,,,,+ - Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or iarger)

The notch method is used to fell large trees.

A notch is cut on the side of the tree inthede-

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 us-

ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw

chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-

ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE

TREE

• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter

ofthetree. Next complete the notch bycut-

ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-

tion. Once the notch is cut remove the

notch of wood from the tree.

Final (felling) cut here, 2 inches

(5 cm) above center of notch.

Notch ....... _2"

Second cut

• 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 5 cm) higher than the center of

the notch. Th s w eave 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

Opening

of felling

Ctosing of

notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut if necessary to

controtthedJrectJon 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 fell-

ing cut, or movement in the upper

branches.

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

and get away quickly on your planned re-

treat path.

• 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 the saw aside and 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.

_ik WARNING: Do not stand on thelog

being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss

of footing and control. Do not stand downhill

of the log being cut.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Cut only one log at a time.

• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-

ton

• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log wMe

cutting and never hold the log with you r leg

or foot.

• 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

_kWARNING: tf saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it

out. You ca n lose control of the saw resulting

in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stopthe

saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the

cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-

start the saw and carefully reenter thecut. 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 pres-

sure.

Undercutting involves cutting on the under-

side of the log with top of saw against the log.

When undercutting use light upward pres-

sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.

The saw will tend to push back toward you.

_k WARNING: Neverturnsawupside

down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-

trolled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the compres-

sion side oftheiog. Thecompression side of

the log is where the pressure of the log's

weight is concentrated.

First cut on co['npression side of log

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SU PPORT

• Overcut through 1/3 of the diarneter of the

log.

• Roll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.

• Watch for logs with a compression side to

prevent the saw from pinching. See il-

lustrations for cutting logs with a compres-

sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR

SUPPORT STAND

• Remember your first cut is always onthe

compression side of the tog.

(Refer to the illustrations below for your

first and second cut)

• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the

diameter of the log.

• Finish with your second cut.

Using a log for support

2nd Cut

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