Poulan 262 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

262

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 ma nual 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.
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907

Copyright E2004 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2

530165228 9/7/04

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

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WARNING! This chain

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

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

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se­rious injury.

XX_

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

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Always disconnect

spark plug wire and place wire where it can­not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad­justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood­cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S Read this manual carefully until you com-

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

S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

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

S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog­ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri­ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear­ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.

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

ety Hat

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

S Keep all parts of your body away from the

chain when the engine is running.

S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.

S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when

you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and men­tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra­vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before operating a chain saw.

Sa

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

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S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.

Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by­standers or any combination of these per­sons may result from one-handed opera­tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.

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

lated outdoor area.

S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

S Make sure the chain will not make contact

with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.

S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end

of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com­pleted.

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

aged, improperly adjusted, or not com­pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.

S With the engine stopped, hand carry the

chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

S Have all chain saw service performed by a

qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec­tion of this manual. For example, if improp­er tools are used to remove or hold the fly­wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can oc cur and
cause the flywheel to burst.

S Make certain the saw chain stops moving

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

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

or fuel mixture.

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

teners securely tightened.

S Use only Poulan PROR accessories and

replacement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, openflames,
or work that could cause s parks. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling.

S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place; and use an approved,

marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

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

ing site before starting engine.

S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a

non-combustible area, not on dry leaves,
straw, paper, etc . Slowly remove fuel cap
and refuel unit.

S Store theunit and fuel in anarea where fuel

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

KICKBACK

WARNING: Avoid kickback which

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

S Rotational Kickback can occur when the

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

S Pinch -Kickback can occur when the the

wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
saw to move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.

S Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

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

Avoid Pinch-- Kickback:

S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

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

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

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

S Always begin cutting with the engine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.

S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Kickback Path

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Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE TH E CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

S Recognize that kickback can happen.

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

S Never let themoving chain contact any ob-

ject at the tip of the guide bar.

S Keep the working area free from obstruc-

tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,
fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could
hit while you are cutting. When cutting a
branch, do not let the guide bar contact
branch or other objects around it.

S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

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

S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If

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

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

previous cut.

S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

the bar (plunge cuts).

S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.

S Use the Reduced-- Kickback Guide Bar

and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the
left of the saw

Thumb on
underside of
handlebar

Never reverse
hand positions

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

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

hands when the engine is running and
don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce
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 are right handed or left handed. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.

S Position your left hand on the front handle-

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

S Stand with your weight evenly balanced on

both feet.

S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

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

S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.

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

cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING: The following features

are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de­vices. You must follow all safety precau­tions, instructions, and maintenance in this
manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.
S Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced-- Kickback Guide Bar
has been demonstrated to significantly re­duce the number and seriousness of kick­backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

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Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

S Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a

contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride intothe cutter. Low-­Kickback Chain has met kickback per­formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be­low 3.8 cubic inch displac ement specified
in ANSI B175.1.

L o w --- K i ck b ac k

Chain

N o t a Lo w --- K i c k b a c k C h a i n

S Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the

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

S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-

signed with distance between handles and
“in-line” with each other. The spread and
“in-line” position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick­back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

S Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

the event of kickback.

WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS­SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK­BACK. Kic kback is a lightning fast action
which throws the bar and rotating chain back
and up toward the operator. Kickback can be

Contoured Depth Gauge

Large Radius Tip

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter

Can Obstruct Material

caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the
danger zone with any hard object. Kickback
canalsobecausedbypinchingthesawchain
along the top of the guide bar. This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op­erator. Either of these events may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in
serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY
UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO
YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID
KICKBACK. Reduced--kickback guide bars
and low- -kickback saw c hains reduce the
chance and magnitude of kickback and are
recommended. Your saw has a low kickback
chain and bar as original equipment. Repairs
on a chain brake should be made by an autho­rized servicing dealer. T ake your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a servic­ing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master
service dealer.
S Tip c ontact in some cases may cause a light-

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

S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

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

S Either of these reactions may cause you to

lose control of the saw which could res ult in
serious injury. Do not rely ex clusively upon
devices built into your saw.

WARNING: Computed kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in the
CKA table below represents angle of kickback
your bar and chain combinations will have
when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana­dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan­dards. When purchasing replacement bar and
chain, considerations should be given to the
lower CKA values. Lower CKA values repre­sent safer angles to the user, higher values in­dicate more angle and higher kick energies .
Computed angles represented indicate total
energy and angle associated without activation
of the chain brake during kickback. Activated
angle represents chain stopping time relative to
activation angle of chain break and resulting
kick angle of saw. In all cases lower CKA val­ues represent a safer operating environment
for the user.
The following guide bar and chain combina­tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Standards Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
than those listed is not recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

BAR

MODEL

262

P/N

530044835 952051338

Length

18″

CHAIN P/N

5

CKA without chain brake

14_

NOTE: Ifthissawistobeusedforcom-

mercial logging, a chain brake is required
and shall not be removed or otherwise dis­abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula­tions for Commercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equippedwith aspark arresting screen.
If y ou operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, y ou are legally
responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE
section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau­tions can result in serious injury. If situations
occur which are not c overed in this manual,
use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

STAN DARDS: This saw is listed by Under-

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

Standards for Gasoline-- Powered Chain
Saws -- Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1 --03 Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3 --96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu­pational Health and Safety

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 ofshipping spacer

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

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

Tensioning Rack

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

5. Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustrationit
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the
chain to determine the proper direction.

Nuts

Bar Tool

Adjusting

Screw

Mount the Bar

ASSEMBLY

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

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

WARNING: If received assembled,

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

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.

Placechainontothes

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

8. Fit chain drive links in to bar groove.

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

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

11. Replace the chain brake nuts and tight­en finger tight. Once the chain is ten­sioned you will need to tighten chain
brake nuts.

Depth Gauge

Drive Links

rocket

CHAIN T ENSION (Including units
with chain already installed)

When adjusting chain tension, make sure
the chain brake nuts are finger tight only. At­tempting to tension the chain when the chain
brake nuts are tight can cause damage.

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust­ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around
the bar. If the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the
bar.

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).

S Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain

solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

Guide bar

Adjusting

Screw

S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,

roll chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.

S Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Re-

lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting
screw until sag does not exist.

S Tighten bar clamp nuts securely with the

bar tool.

Chain Brake
Nuts

S Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to

move chain around guide bar.

S 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.

S If chain is too loose, it will sag below the

guide bar.

WARNING: If the saw is operated

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

Chain Brake Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Tool (Bar Tool)

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OPERAT ION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

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

Chain

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool)

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Muffler

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP
Switch

Primer
Bulb

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover

Throttle
Lockout

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever

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 LOCK--OUT

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

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex­tent for cold starting or after refueling. 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.

Starter
Housing

Adjusting
Screw

Chain Brake
Nuts

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Guide Bar

Bar Sprocket Hole

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forward. The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far
as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-

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

Chain
Direction
of Travel

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FUELING & LUBRICATION

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FUELING ENGINE

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-

ly when refueling.

HELPFUL TIP

Toobtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.

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 (9 5ml)
of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso­line. Includedwiththis saw is a 3.2 ounce con­tainer of Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic
oil. Pour the entire contents of this container
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 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 by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.

In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for theoil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.

Genuine Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is
recommended to protect your unit against
excessive wear from heat and friction. Pou­lan PROR oil resists high temperature thin­ning.

If Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

cation.

S Always stop the engine before removing

the oil cap.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to s eparation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi­tional information.

STARTING

WARNING: The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR­BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.

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

Use only 15″ -- 1 8 ″ (38 -- 45 cm) o
rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand
on Front
Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

IMPORT ANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope re­wind slowly.

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

NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with

the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE
position.

HELPFUL TIP

If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1-- 800--554 --6723.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm eng ine 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.

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In the following steps, when the

ON/STOP SWITCH

(SIDE VIEW)

ON

STOP

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

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

5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

(SIDE VIEW)

rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 0.020″ (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a
chain brake should be made by an autho­rized service dealer. T ake your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser­vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

S The inertia--activated chain brake is

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

S If the brake is already activated, it is

disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

S When cutting with the saw, the chain brake

must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

Choke/
fast idle lever

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

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

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

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

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

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

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

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

OFF HALF

FULL

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)
and then 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
1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING: If the brake band is

worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. Witha broken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-

Braking function control
CAUTION:

checked several times daily. The engine
must berunning when performing this proce­dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en­gine running.
Place the s aw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han­dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depress ing the throttle trigger. Activ ate
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: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14″ (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Check chain tension before first use and

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

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

masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.

S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

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

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

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

S Practice cutting a few small logs using the

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

the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

S Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.

S Keep the engine at full speed the entire

time you are cutting.

S Allow the chain tocut for you. Exert only

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

S Release the throttle trigger as soon as

the cut is completed, allowing the en­gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, unneces­sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,
and engine. It is recommended that

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

S Toavoid losing control when cut is com-

plete, do notput pressure onsaw at end
of cut.

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut nearbuild­ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, norcut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified
immediately.
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

vance.

S Clear thework area. You need a clear area

all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.

S The chain saw operator should keep on

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

S Study the natural conditions that can cause

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

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

might not be apparent due to uneven or

sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

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

Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which
can fall on you while cutting.

Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of
from the nearest person or other objects. En­gine noise can drown out a warning call.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta­ples, and wire from the tree 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

45_

2-1/2 tree lengths

Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de­sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.

NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,

remove them before making the notch. If us­ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull­ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELL ING THE
TREE

S Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

notch first. Cut through
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut­ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra­tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

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

First cut

Notch

Second cut

S After removing the wood from the notch,

make the felling cut on the opposite side of
the notch. This is done by making a cut about
two inches (5 cm) 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.

1/3 of the diameter

Hinge

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Hinge holds tree on stump a nd helps
control fall

Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use

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

fall: crack ing sounds, widening of the fell-

ing cut, or movement in the upper

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

and get away quickly on your planned re-

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

with your saw. Be extremely cautious with

partially fallen trees that may be poorly

supported. When a tree doesn’t fall com-

pletely, set thesaw aside and pull down the

tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,

or tractor.

Opening
of felling
cut

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.

WARNING: Do not stand on the log

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

IMPORTANT POINTS

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

pieces of wood could be flung toward opera-

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

allow another person to hold the log while

cutting and never hold the log with your leg

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

and roots are tangled such as in a blown

down area. Drag the logs into a clear area

before cutting by pulling out exposed and

cleared logs first.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

WARNING: If saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it
out. Youcan lose control of the saw resulting
in injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop the
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re­start thesaw andcarefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not

use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres ­sure.

Overcutting

Undercutting

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

WARNING: Never turn saw upside

down to undercut. The saw cannot be con­trolled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compres­sion side of the log. The compression side of
the log is where the pressure of the log’s
weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.

S Roll the log over and finish with a second

overcut.

S Watch for logs with a compression side to

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

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

S Remember your first cut is always on the

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

S Your first cut should extend

diameter of the log.

S Finish with your second cut.

1/3 of the

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Usingalogforsupport

2ndCut

Using a support stand

nd

2

1

nd

2

Cut

2

Cut

st

Cut

1stCut

1stCut

nd

Cut

1stCut

LIMBING

S Always limb a treeafter it is cut down. Only

then can limbing be done safely and prop­erly.

S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled

tree to support the tree as you work.

S Start at the base of the felled tree and work

toward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.

S Keep the tree between you and the chain.

Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.

S Remove larger, supporting branches with

the cutting techniques described in BUCK­ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

S Always use an overcut to cut small and free-

ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause
limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

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

bottom of the limb.

S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through

the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a

1 to 2inch (2.5 to 5cm) collar from the truck
of the tree.

Third cut

1/3 of the way through the

Second cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard

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

WARNING: Never climb into a tree to

limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat­forms, a log, or in any position which can cause
you to lose your balance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing

and balance.
S Watch out for springpoles. Springpoles are

small size limbs which can catch the saw

chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal-

ance. Use extreme caution when cutting

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

branches that are bent or under pressure.

Avoid being struck by the branch or the

saw when the tension in the wood fibers is

released.
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear

branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

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

HELPFUL TIP

IMPORTANT: Have all

repairs other than the rec ­ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an

If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Electrolux Home Products,
Inc., may not pay for repairs under war­ranty. It is your responsibility to maintain
and perform general maintenance.

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authorized service dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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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 fas teners 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 Yearly.
Replace fuel filter Yearly...

* Hours of Operation --

Each hour of operation is approximately
2 tanks of fuel.

AIR FILTER
CAUTION

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

: Do not clean filter in gasoline

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor­mance of the engine and increases fuel con­sumption and harmful emissions. Always
clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5
hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A
used air filter can never be completely
cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air fil­ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op­eration, or annually, whichever comes first.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove cylinder cover.

3. Remove air filter.

4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.

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

5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-

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

6. Reinstall air filter.

7. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

TIghten securely.

Air Filter

Cylinder Cover
Screws

Cylinder
Cover

INSPECT MUFF LER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this

product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to caus e cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.

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.

Outlet Cover

Screws

Spark Arresting

Screen

6. Remove spark arresting screen.

7. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires
are broken or screen is blocked after clea­ning.

8. Reinstall spark arresting screen.

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

Muffler

Bolts

ocknut

BACK VIEW OF

MUFFLER

Muffler

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v

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.

Outlet Co

er

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMEN T

WARNING: The chain will be mov-

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

adjusting procedure.

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

justing procedure.

Idle Speed -- T

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

crease engine speed.

S Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-

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

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces­sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam­age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is
in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi-

tion.
S Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and

chain brake. Remove bar and chain from

saw.

S Clean the oil holes and bar groove after

each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Oil Holes

S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

process of rail wear. Remove these burrs
with a flat file.

S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-

store square edges and sides.

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when exce­ss heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re­placement is necessary, use only the guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening is a complicated task that
requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional
chain sharpener.

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove the cylinder cover.

3. Pull off the spark plug boot.

4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and
discard.

5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap
should be 0.025 inch (0.6 mm).

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

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

Screws

Spark

Plug Boot

Spark

Plug

Cylinder

Cover

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STORAGE

WARNING: Stop engine and allow

to cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.
S Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

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

S Do notstore the unit or fuel in a closed area

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

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

dren.

CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum

deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to fuel mixture separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the engine.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

NEED ASSISTANCE?

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

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your dealer or place of purchase.

HELPFUL TIP

During storage of your gas/
oil mixture, the oil will sepa­rate from the gas.
We recommend that you
shake the gas can weekly
to insure proper blending of
the gas and oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

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

the rec ommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

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.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PROR brand gasoline chain
saw is free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace
under this warranty any defective gasoline
chain saw as follows from the original date of
purchase.
2 YEARS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro­ducing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by im­proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the us e 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 inany way which in our judgement af­fects its condition or operation. 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 WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX­PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION O R
LIMI TATI ONS O F I NCI DEN TAL O R CO N­SEQUENTIAL 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.

U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA/ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

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

Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi­ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your
year 2002- -2004 small off-- road engine. In Cali­fornia, all small off-- road engines must be de­signed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti--smog standards. ELECTRO­LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must warran t
the emission control system on your small off-­road engine for the periods of time listed below
provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or
improper maintenance of your small off- -road
engine 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.

MANUF AC TU RER’ S WARRANTY COVER-

AGE: If any emissions related part on your en-

gine (as listed under Emissions Control War­ranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the
materials or workmanship of the engine
causes the failure of such an emission related
part, the part will be repaired or replaced by
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-

TIES: 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 warranty coverage if your small
off-- road engine engine or a part of it has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or the use of parts
not made or approved by the original equip­ment manufacturer. You are responsible for
presenting your small off--road engine to an
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
authorized repair center as soon as a problem
exists. Warranty repairs should be completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed
30 days. If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD ­UCTS, INC., at 1- -800- -554--6723. WARRAN-
TY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the small off- -road

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engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER­AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of two
years from the initial date of purchase. WHAT
IS COVERED: REP AIR OR REPLACE­MENT OF PARTS. Repair or replacement of

any warranted part will be performed at no
charge to the owner at an approved ELEC­TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servic­ing center. If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact your nearest authorized service
center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD ­UCTS, INC., at 1- -800- -554--6723. WARRAN-
TY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not
scheduled for replacement as required mainte­nance, or which is scheduled only for regular
inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as
necessary” shall be warranted for 2 years. Any
warranted part which is scheduled for replace­ment as required maintenance shall be war­ranted for the period of time up to the first
scheduled replacement point for that part.
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be charged
for diagnostic labor which leads to the deter ­mination that a warranted part is defective if the
diagnostic work is performed at an approved
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., may be liable for damages to other en­gine components caused by the failure of a
warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS

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

NOT COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance are not cov­ered. ADD--ONORMODIFIEDPARTS:The
use of add- -on or modified parts can be
grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is
not liable to cover failures of warranted parts
caused by the use of add-- on or modified parts.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your near ­est authorized service center or call ELEC­TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., at
1--800- -554- -6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-
RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re­pairs shall be provided at all ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service centers.
Call: 1-- 800-- 554- -6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS:AnyELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., approved replace­ment part used in the performance of any war ­ranty maintenance or repair on emission re­lated parts will be provided without charge to
the owner if the part is under warranty. EMIS-

SION CONTROL WARRANT Y PARTS LIST :

Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (cov­ered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
Module, Muffler including catalyst. MAINTE-
NANCE STA TE M ENT: The owner is responsi­ble for the performance of all required mainte­nance as defined in the instruction manual.

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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