Poulan 220 LE, 260 LE User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

220 LE / 260 LE

ENGLISH

R

ESPAÑOL

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

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

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en­strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

530163637 11/22/02

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

saw can be dangerous! Care­less orimpr operuse cancause
serious or even fatal injury.

Always wearappropriate earprotection, eye protection and head protection.

This chain

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
movesuddenly upwardandbackward, which may causese­rious injury.

XX_

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

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

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

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Read this manual carefully until you com­pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, pr ecautions, and operating instruc­tions before attempting to use the unit.

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Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc­tions found in this manual.

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Wear protective gear. Always use steel­toed 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.

Always disconnect

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

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

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Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.

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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.

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Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouare fatigued, ill, or upset, or ifyou
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.

Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

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Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad­vance. Donot start cutting until you have a
clear workarea, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

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Donotoperate achain sawwith 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.

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Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti­lated outdoor area.

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

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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.

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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.

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Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.

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Do not operate a chain saw that is dam­aged, 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.

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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

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Have all chain sawservice performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec­tion ofthismanual. For example, if improp­er tools are used to remove or hold the fly­wheel whenservicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.

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Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.

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Never modify your saw in any way.

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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil
or fuel mixture.

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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas­teners securely tightened.

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Use only Poulan PRORaccessories and
replacement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.

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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. Allowen­gine to cool before refueling.

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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.

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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel­ing site before starting engine.

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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.

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

KICKBACK

WARNING:

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upward orsudden forward motion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chain near the upper tip oftheguide barcon­tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
sawchain inthecut. Contacting a foreign ob­ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control.

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Rotational Kickback can occurwhen 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.

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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
sawtomove intheopposite direction ofthe
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.

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Pull-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cut alongthebottomoftheguidebar and the
sawchainis suddenlystopped. Thissudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away
fromtheoperatorand could easily cause the
operator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

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Be extremely aware of situations or ob­structions that can cause material topinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

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Do not cut more than one log at a time.

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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with­drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

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Always begin cutting with the engine at full
speed and the saw housing against wood.

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

Avoid kickback which

Kickback Path

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Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

Elbow locked

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

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

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Never let themoving chaincontact anyob­ject at the tip of the guide bar.

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Keep the working area free from obstruc­tionssuchasothertrees, 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.

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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. Checkten­sion 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.

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Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback occur­ring.

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Cut one log at a time.

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Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.

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Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of
the bar (plunge cuts).

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Watch for shifting logs or other forces that
could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.

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Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar
and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left
of the saw

Thumb on
underside of
handlebar

Never reverse
hand positions

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

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Keep agood, firm griponthe saw with both
hands when the engine is running and
don’t let go. Afirmgrip will help youreduce
kickback 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 arerighthanded orleft handed. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.

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Position your left hand on the front handle­bar 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.

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Stand with yourweight evenly balanced on
both feet.

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Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.

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Do not overreach. You could be drawn or
thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.

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Donotcutaboveshoulder height. Itisdiffi­cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING:

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.

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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 tosignificantly 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.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

The following features

Small Radius Tip

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Symmetrical Guide Bar

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Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood togradually 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.

Low--- Kickback

Chain

Not a Low--- Kickback Chain

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Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chanceofyourleft hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

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Position of front and rear handlebars, de­signed with distance between handles and
“in-line” with each other. The spread and
“in-line” position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick-

Contoured Depth Gauge

Large Radius Tip

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

Can Obstruct Material

back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

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Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.

WARNING:

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 alsobecaused by pinching the
sawchainalong the top oftheguidebar. This

WE DO NOT REP-

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

MODEL

220 LE
260 LE

P/N

530044834 952051480
530044835 952051481

Length

16!

18!

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 OFTHE
DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU
SHOULDUSE THE SAWPROPERLYAND
CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re­duced--kickback guide bars and low--kick­back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom­mended. Yoursaw has alowkickback 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.

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Tipcontact in somecases maycause a light­ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.

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Pinching the sawchainalong the top ofthe
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.

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Either of these reactions maycause youto
lose control of the saw which could result
in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively
uponthesafetydevices built into yoursaw.

WARNING:

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 ANSIstandards. 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 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 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 combina­tions 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

Computed kickback

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8

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6

5

NOTE:

cial logging, a chain brake is requiredandshall
not be removed or otherwise disabled to com­ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com­mercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE:

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 us e in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss ofstrength,changein skincoloror texture,
or loss offeeling in the fingers,hands, orjoints,
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.

SPECIALNOTICE:

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
tobeequipped with aspark arresting screen.
If youoperate achain sawina 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.

Failuretofollowall Safety RulesandPrecau­tions can result in serious injury. Ifsituations
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:

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 -- Occupa­tional Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3--1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc­cupational Health and Safety

If this saw is to be used for commer-

Exposure to vibrations

Yoursaw isequipped

ThissawislistedbyUnder-

Thechainissharp 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

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counter­clockwise to movethetensioning rackas
far as it will go toward the front of the bar.

Tensioning Rack

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

5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without followingtheillustrationit
is easytoplacethechainon the sawinthe
wrongdirection. Usethe illustration ofthe
chain to determine the proper direction.

Nuts

Bar Tool

Adjusting

Screw

Mount the Bar

ASSEMBLY

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

ATTACHINGTHEBAR&CHAIN

already attached)

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure yoursaw is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al­ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

If received assembled,

(If not

Tip of
Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

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Cutters

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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 andtighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

Drive Links

CHAIN TENSION

chain already installed)

NOTE:

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.

When adjusting chain tension,

Depth Gaug

(Including units with

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. Iftooloose, the chain willsagbelowthe
bar.

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 bar)
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 screwdriverendofthe 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,thenturnadjust­ing screw until sag does not exist.

4. Tighten bar clamp nuts securely with the
bar tool.

Chain Brake
Nuts

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

6. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and loos­en chain by turning the adjusting screw.
Retighten bar clamp nuts.

7. If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.

WARNING:

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

Guide bar

Adjusting

Screw

If the saw is operated

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations withyour 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

Front Hand Guard

Muffler

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Primer
Bulb

Starter
Housing

Adjusting
Screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Throttle
Lockout

Cylinder Cover

Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain
Brake

Chain
Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

The THROTTLELOC KO U Tmust 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 addi­tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

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

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Guide Bar

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 ispushedforward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han­dle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

Itisnormal fora newchainto stretch duringfirst
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently . See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING:

ing and after use. Donot touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

Muffler is very hot dur-

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FUELING & LUBRICATION

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STARTING

WARNING:

ly when refueling.

Removefuelcapslow-

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 of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. Includedwiththissaw is a

3.2 ounce container of Poulan/Weed Eater
brandsynthetic oil. Pourtheentire contents of
this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.

DONOTUSE 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 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 bysmokecoming 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 systemtopumpenough oil
for adequate lubrication.

Genuine Poulan or Poulan PRORbar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. Poulan orPoulan PRORoil resists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or

Poulan PRO

available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

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Never usewasteoilforbarand chain lubri­cation.

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Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.

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bar and chain oil is not

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.

WARNING:

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. 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 rop

Starter rope handle

Right foot through rear handle

The chain must not

Left hand
on front
handle

IMPORTANTPOINTS 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. Holdthehandleandletthe 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:

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

Do not cut material with the choke/

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

NOTE:

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 ONposi-

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

NOTE:

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

5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in com-

6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your

7. Allow the engine to runforapproximately

In the following steps, when the

tion.

right hand 5 times. Then, proceed to the
next step.

If the engine sounds as if it is trying

pletely (to the OFF position).
right hand until the engine starts.
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release

throttle trigger to allowenginetoreturnto
idle speed.

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Primer
Bulb

ON/STOP SWITCH

ON

ON/STOP
Switch

STOP

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If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged bypulling the front handguard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

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When cutting with the saw,thechainbrake
must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

(SIDE VIEW)

OFF FULL

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ONposi­tion.

2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out tothefull
extent, then push the lever back in com­pletely (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 trigger, al­lowing engine to idle.

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
theunit isflooded. Ifengine fails tostart, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING:

worn too thin it may break when the chain
brakeistriggered. With abrokenbrakeband,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho­rized service dealer if any part is worntoless
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.

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This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.

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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 band is

Braking function control
CAUTION:

checked several times daily. The engine
must berunning whenperforming this proce­dure. Thisisthe 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 yourright hand andthefronthan­dle 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.

The chain brake must be

Inertia activating function control

WARNING:

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.

When performing the

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

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Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

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Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials,
etc.

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Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re­place parts as necessary.

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Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
andthusincreasethepossibility of kickback .

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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.

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Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

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Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.

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

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Allow thechaintocut foryou.Exertonly
light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar,chain, oren­gine can result.

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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. It is recommended that

the engine not be operated for lon­ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

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Toavoid losing control when cut iscom­plete, donotputpressure on sawatend
of cut.

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Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:

dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut nearbuild­ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, norcutatnight since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, orstrong winds,
etc.

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Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad­vance.

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Clearthework area. Youneedaclear area
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.

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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:

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The wind direction and speed.

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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.

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Weight and branches on one side.

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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 roomforthetreeto
fall. Maintain a dista nc e of
from the nearest person or other objects. En­gine noise can drown out a warning call.
Removedirt,stones,loosebark,nails, staples,
and wire from the tree where cuts are to be
made.
Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag­onal to the line of fall.

Plan a clear retreat path

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Check for broken or

tree lengths

2-1/2

Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

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

Anotch iscutonthe side ofthetreein 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:

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.

If the tree has large buttress roots,

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

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Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through
ofthetree. Nextcomplete the notch bycut­ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra­tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

Final (felling) cut here. 2 inches

First cut

Notch

Second cut

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After removing the cutout of wood, 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 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

Closing of
notch

NOTE:

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.

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Before felling cut is complete, use

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 re­treat path.

above center of notch.

of the diameter

1/3

Hinge

Opening
of felling
cut

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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, setthesawaside andpulldownthe

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:

down to undercut. The saw cannot be con­trolled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the compres­sion side of the log. Thecompression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Never turn saw upside

WARNING:

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

Donot stand on the log

IMPORTANT POINTS

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Cut only one log at a time.

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Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

pieces ofwoodcould be flung toward oper-

ator.

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Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

allow another person to hold the log while

cutting and never hold the log with yourleg

or foot.

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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:

pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. Youcanlosecontrol ofthesawresulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw,drive awedge of plastic orwood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re­start thesawand carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use ametalwedge. 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
wooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top sideofthelog
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres­sure.

Overcutting Undercutting

OFF

If saw becomes

and use a plastic or

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT

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Overcut through
log.

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Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.

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

of the diameter of the

1/3

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

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

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Your first cut should extend
diameter of the log.

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Finish with your second cut.

Usingalogforsupport

nd

Cut

2

1stCut

1/3

of the

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

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2ndCut

st

1

Cut

Using a support stand

nd

Cut

2

1stCut

1stCut

nd

2

Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING:

against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob­jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb­ing orpruning. Allowing such contact can re­sult in serious injury.

WARNING:

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.

Be alert for and guard

Never climb into a tree

IMPORTANT POINTS

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Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-

ing and balance.

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Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles

are small size limbs which can catch the

saw chain and whip toward you or pull you

off balance. Use extreme caution when

cutting small size limbs.

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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.

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Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

LIMBING

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Always limbatree after it iscutdown. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop-

erly.

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Leave the larger limbs underneath the

felled tree to support the tree as you work.

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Start at the base of the felled tree and work

toward the top, cutting branches and

limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

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Keep the tree between you and the chain.

Cut from the side of the tree opposite the

branch you are cutting.

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Remove larger, supporting branches with

thecutting techniques described in BUCK-

ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

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Always use an overcut to cut small and

freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could

cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING:

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

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Make your fist cut
through the bottom of the limb.

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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.

Third cut

Collar

Limit pruning to limbs

of the way

1/3

Second cut

First cut

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING:

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized 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
Replace fuel filter

* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER
CAUTION:

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 every
5 hours of operation.

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Disconnect the spark

Yearly.
Yearly...

Do not clean filter in gasoline

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 drycom­pletely before reinstalling.

5. Lightly oil air filter before installing toim-

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

WARNING:

product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must beremovedto avoid creating afire
hazard or affecting engine performance.

Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.

The muffler on this

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST­ING SCREEN

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

Outlet
Guide

Muffler

Backplate

Muffler

Gasket

Bolt Cover

1. Loosen and remove the locknut from the

bolt cover.

2. Remove the bolt cover.

3. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.

Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, out­let guide and backplate. Notice the ori­entation of these parts for reassembling.

4. Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the

muffler. Loosen and remove both
screws.

5. Remove the outlet cover.

Muffler

Bolts

Locknut

Outlet Cover

Screws

Spark Arresting

Screen

6. Remove spark arresting screen.

7. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wirebrush. Replacescreenif anywiresare
broken orscreenisblockedaftercleaning.

8. Reinstall spark arresting screen.

9. Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En­sure outlet cover and bothscrewsarere­installed correctly (see illustrations) to
prevent damage to the saw. The ex­haust outlet must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.

Exhaust

Outlet

Exhaust Outlet must face chain

brake (bar side) of chain saw

10. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.

11. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.

12. Reinstall bolt cover and locknut. Tighten
securely.

BACK VIEW OF

MUFFLER

Muffler

Outlet Cover

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:

ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move atidle
speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:

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Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED --T
adjusting procedure.

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Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad­justing procedure.

The chain will be mov-

Idle Speed-- T

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

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Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in­crease engine speed.

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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.

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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
to service your bar. A wor n bar will damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.

After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in
theSTOPposition, thencleanallsawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.

To maintain guide bar:

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Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi­tion.

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Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.

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Cleantheoilholes and bargrooveafter each
5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

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Burringofguidebar rails isanormalprocess
of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a flat
file.

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When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re­store square edges and sides.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guidebaris bent or cracked,or whenexce­ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re­placement isnecessary, use only theguidebar
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 dis-

card.

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:

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 withallguards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.

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Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

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Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

lar attention tothe air intake area, keeping

it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and

sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

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Donot store the unit orfuel ina closed area

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an

openflamefromhotwater heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

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

dren.

CAUTION:

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.

Stop engine and allow

It is important to prevent gum

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

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

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your authorized service dealer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

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

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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

Engine will
not idle
properly.

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

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Chain moves
at idle speed.

1. Ignition switch off.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.

2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. Air filter dirty.

2. Spark plug fouled.

3. Chain brake engaged.

4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair.

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.

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

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Clean or replace air filter.

2. Clean or replace plug and regap.

3. Disengage chain brake.

4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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

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 Poulan PRORbrand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees torepairorreplace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw asfollows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- PartsandLabor,when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro­ducing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts andLabor,ifused 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 HOME 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 in any waywhich in our judgement af­fects itscondition oroperation. This warranty
does not cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters,
starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen­ing, bars, chains, and other 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 WAR RANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STA TE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARR ANTIESEXCEPTTHOSEEXPR ESS­LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLU SION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO-
DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
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/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGA­TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency,CaliforniaAirResourcesBoard, Envi­ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your
year2002--2004 small off--road engine. In Cali­fornia, all new small off--road engines must be
designed, built, and equipped to meet the
State’s stringent anti--smog standards. ELEC­TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must
warrant the emission control system on your
small off--road engine for the periods of time
listedbelowprovidedtherehasbeen noabuse,
neglect, orimpropermaintenance of yoursmall
off--road engine 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 engine at no cost to you. Ex­penses covered under warranty include diag­nosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
related part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is de­fective oradefect inthematerialsorworkman­ship oftheenginecauses the failure of suchan
emission related part, the part will be repaired
or replacedbyELECTROLUXHOME PROD­UCTS, INC. OWNER’S WARRANTY RE-
SPONSIBILITIES: As the small off--road en­gine 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 engine owner, you
should be aware that ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., may deny you warr anty
coverage if your small off--road engine engine
or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance, unapproved modifica­tions, ortheuseofparts 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 repaircenteras
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repair s
should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time, nottoexceed30 days. Ifyouhave 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 COM-
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period
begins on the date the small off- -roadengineis
purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This

warrantyshallbefora period of twoyearsfrom
the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COV-

ERED: REPA IR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PARTS. Repair or replacement of any war-

ranted part will be performed at no charge to
the owner at an approved ELECTROLU X
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center. If
you have any questions regarding your war­ranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearestauthorizedservicecenter
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at 1--800--554--6723. W ARRANTY PE-
RIOD: Any warranted part which is not sched­uled forreplacementasrequir edmaintenance,
or which is scheduled only for regular inspec­tion to the effect of “repair orreplaceasneces­sary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any war­rantedpartw hichis scheduled for replacement
asrequir edmaintenance shallbewarranted 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
workisperformedat 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 underwarranty. WHAT ISNOT
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
causedbytheuse of add--on ormodifiedparts.
HOW 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., at
1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET W AR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warr anty services or re­pairs shall be provided at all ELECTROLU X
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service centers.
Call: 1--800--554--6723. MAINTENANCE, RE-

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED P ARTS: 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. EMIS-

SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST :

Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (cov­ered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
Module, Muffler including catalyst. MAINTE-
NANCE STA TEMENT :The owneris responsi­ble for the performance of all required main­tenance as defined intheinstruction 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)

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