Poulan 2775 TYPE 3 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

2750 / 2775 / 2900 / 3050

WARNING:

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

ADVERTENCIA:

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strucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.

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WARNING! This chain I_1

saw can be dangerous! Care-
less 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.

U

Read and understand the
instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

WARNING! contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject

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

Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar

and chain combination on the label

_ WARNING: Always disconnect

spark plug wire and place wire where itcan-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-

justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users
who understand and can follow safety

rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.

• Wear protective gear. Always use steeFtoed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting 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 regular-

ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length.

Hearing Safety Hat

Protection _ Eye

""_. iiU,O _''" Protection

Snug
Fittinc Heavy Duty

Clothing GIoves

Safety Safety Chaps
Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals a

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

starting or operating the chain saw.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw

when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.

You must be in good physical condition
and 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.

• Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-

vance.Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou

arefellingtrees,aplannedretreatpath.

OPERATEYOURSAW SAFELY

• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-

standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-

tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.

• Operate the chain saw only in a welFventi-
lated outdoor area.

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

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

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

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

you to lose control when the cut is com-
pleted.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-
pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain

brake immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.

• With the engine stopped, hand carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your

body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

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

of the items listed in the maintenance sec-
tionofthis manual. Forexample, ifimprop-

er tools are used to remove or hoid the fly-
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural

damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.

• Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.

• Never modify your saw in any way.

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

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

• Use only Poulan® accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

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

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

There should be no smoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-

gine to coot before refueling.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well

ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.

Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

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

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

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

• Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric motors
or switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

A_,WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upward or sudden forward motion

of the guide bar occurring when the saw
chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-

tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the

saw chain in the cut. Contacting aforeign ob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of

chain saw control,

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

per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the object,

which stops the chain for an instant, The
result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-

ward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the
wood closes in and pinches the moving

saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly

stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain

force used to cut wood and causes the
saw to move in the opposite direction of the

chain rotation, The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the

cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the
saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden

stopping pulls the saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily cause the

operator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

• Be extremely aware of situations or ob-
structions that can cause material to pinch

the top of or otherwise stop the chain,

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

• Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-
drawn from an undercut when bucking,

Avoid Pull-In:

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

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

Kiekbaek Path

._ ,l Avoid Obstructions

J _z4\ J

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

• Recognize that kickback can happen.
With a basic understanding of kickback,

you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.

• Never let the moving chain contact any ob-
ject at the tip of the guide bar.

• Keep the working area free from obstruc-
tions such as other trees, branches, rocks,

fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or avoid
any obstruction that your saw chain could

hit while you are cutting. When cutting a
branch, do not let the guide bar contact

branch or other objects around it.

• Keep your saw chain sharp and properly
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-

crease the chance of kickback occurring.
Follow manufacturer's chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check ten-

sion at regular intervals with the engine
stopped, never with the engine running.

Make sure the chain brake nuts are se-
curely tightened after tensioning the chain.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfulispeed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,

there is greater chance of kickback occur-
ring.

• Out one log at a time.

• Use extreme caution when re-entering a
previous cut.

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

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

chain.

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

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the

Thumb on

underside of
handlebar

\

hand positions

!

t

• Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
hands when the engine is running and

don't let go. A firm grip will help you reduce
kickback and maintain control of the saw.

Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-
cling and your left thumb under the front
handlebar. Keep your right hand com-

ptetety around the rear handle whether
your are right handed or left handed. Keep

your left arm straight with the elbow
locked.

• Position your left hand on the front handle-
bar so it is in a straight line with your right

hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left

hand positions for any type of cutting.

• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.

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

with the cutting chain.

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

saw.

• Do not cut above shoulder height, it is diffi-
cult to maintain control of saw above

shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

_kWARNING: The following features

are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features

will not totally eliminate this danger. As a
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de-

vices. You must follow all safety precau-
tions, instructions, and maintenance in this

manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious injury.

• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed
with a small radius tip which reduces the

size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar
has been demonstrated to significantly re-
duce the number and seriousness of kick-
backs when tested in accordance with

safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI Bt75.1.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

_-__mall Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar r_,#,

[

Large Radius Tip

• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a
contoured depth gauge and guard link

which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-
Kickback Chain has met kickback per-

formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be-

low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1.

Low-Kickback _ and allowswood

Chain to gradually ride

Not a Low- Kickback Chain

• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the

chain if your hand slips offthe front handle-
bar.

• Position of front and rear handlebars, de-
signed with distance between handles and
"in-line" with each other. The spread and

"in-line" position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance

and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick-

back occurs.

CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE

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

_WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-

SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-

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

can be caused by allowing contact of the bar
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL

2750 / 2775
2900 / 3050

Contoured Depth Gauge

D Elongated Guard Link

into cufter

_Can Obstruct Matedal

BAR

P/N Length CHAIN P/N CKAwithout chain brake

2900

952044325 18" 952051313 11 °

952044326 20" 952051310 31 °

tip in the danger zone with any hard object.
Kickback can also be caused by pinching the

saw chain along the top of the guide bar, This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the 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 AN D

CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
duced-kickback guide bars and low-kick-

back saw chains reduce the chance and
magnitude of kickback and are recom-

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

chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized servicing dealer, Take your unit to the

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

master service dealer,

• Tip contact in some cases may cause a
lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking

the guide bar up and back toward the oper-
ator.

• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back toward the operator.

• Either of these reactions may cause you to
tose controt of the saw which could result

in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into your saw.

_, WARNING: Computed kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of

kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with

CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and
ANSi standards. When purchasing replace-

ment 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 rep-
resented in the non-activated column indi-

cate total energy and angle associated with-
out activation of the chain brake during
kickback. Activated angle represents chain

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

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

The following guide bar and chain combina-
tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
Z62.1, Z62.3, & ANSi B175.1 when used on
saws listed in this manual Use of bar and
chain combinations other than those listed is

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

NOTE:Ifthissawistobeusedforcommer-

ciallogging,achainbrakeisrequiredand

shallnotberemovedorotherwisedisabled
tocomplywithFederalOSHARegulations

forCommercialLogging.
SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibrations

throughprolongeduseofgasolinepowered

handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve
damageinthefingers,hands,andjointsof

peoplepronetocirculationdisordersor
abnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincold

weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvessel
damageinotherwisehealthypeople.If
symptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,

lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,
orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,

discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseek
medicalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystem
doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofthese

problems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson
acontinualandregularbasismustmonitor

closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe

conditionofthistool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Yoursawisequipped

withatemperaturelimitingmufflerandspark
arrestingscreenwhichmeetsthe

requirementsofCaliforniaCodes4442and

4443.AllU.S.forestlandandthestatesof
California,Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,New
Jersey,Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionengines

tobeequippedwithasparkarrestingscreen.
Ifyouoperateachainsawinastateorlocale

wheresuchregulationsexist,youarelegaily

responsibleformaintainingtheoperating
conditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois

aviolationofthelaw.RefertotheSERVICE
sectionformaintenanceofthespark

arrestingscreen.
FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesandPrecau-

tionscanresultinseriousinjury,ifsituations

occurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,
usecareandgoodjudgement,ifyouneed

assistance,contactyourauthorizedservice

dealerorcall1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:ThissawislistedbyUnder-

writer'sLaboratories,Inc.,inaccordancewith:

ANSIB175.1-2000AmericanNational
StandardsforGasoline-PoweredChain
Saws-SafetyRequirements
CSAZG2.1-1995ChainSaws- Occupa-

tionalHealthandSafety

OSAZ62.8-1ggGChainSawKickbackOc-
cupationalHealthandSafety

Protectivegloves(notprovided)shouldbe

wornduringassembly.

ATTACHING TH E BAR & CHAIN (if not
already attached)

_ WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop-
edy assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you

even when it is not moving!

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

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

Location of shipping spacer

Ch Nuts

a_ Chain Brak_e

Bar Tool

3. An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-
just the tension of the chain. It is very im-

portant when assembling the bar. that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns

into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will
move the adjustment pin up and down the

screw. Locate this adjustment before you
begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See

illustration below.

inside view of

hain Brake

/

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4. Turn the adjusting screw by haod counter-
clockwise until the adjusting pin just

touches the stop. This should allow the pin
to be near the correct position. Further ad-

justment may be necessary as you mount
the bar.

5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.

Mount the bar

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

is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrong direction. Use the illustration of the

chain to determine the proper direction.

_ ip of

Bar

DIIREOTION OF ROTATION

Cutters DepthGauge

_DriveLinks_"

7. Placethechainoverandbehindthe
clutch,fittingthedrivelinksintheclutch
drumsprocket.

Place chain onto the sprocket

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

9. Fit chain drive links in bar groove.

10. Pull the bar forward until the chain is
snug in the guide bar groove. Ensure all

drive links are in the bar groove.

11. Now, install chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower

hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as

the screw is turned.

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

will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
chain already installed)

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the chah_ brake nuts are finger
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain

when the chain brake nuts are tight can
cause damage.
Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-
ment tool (bar tool) to move the chain around

the bar. if the chain does not rotate, it is too
tight. If too loose, the chain will sag below the

bar.

Adjusting the tension:

Chah_ tension is very h-nportant. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true

during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you

use and refuel your saw.
You can adjust the chain tension by

loosening the chain brake nuts and turning
the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting

up on the bar.

• If chain is too tight, turn adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise.

• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.

Adjusting screw

Chain Brake Nuts

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

• Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the
chain brake nuts securely with the bar tool.

• Recheck chain tension.

_ Cht_n Brake _IL _. _

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 Tool (Bar Tool)

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Chain Adjustment Front Hand Guard

Tool \ i'13

(Bar Tool) "_ II_ /_

Muffler _

Chain "'_" JL_ L

Bar Sprocket Bar Oil _ _--_L,._._,
Hole

Flit Cap

Starter Housing

Front Handle

r/ Starter Rope
_ ./_ ON/STOP

/ Switch

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Throttle
Lock-out

Rear
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCK-OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK-OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle

trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle speed are set by puff-
ing the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully

for cold or for refueled starting. The choke
provides additional fuel to the engine during

cold starting.

Cylinder Cover

Chain Brake

Direction

Adjusting

Chain Brake Nuts

CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to

stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of

kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the

front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION
It is normal for a new chain to stretch during

first 30 minutes of operation. You should
check your chain tension frequently. See

CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion.

Guide Bar

of Chain
Travet

,_ WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-

ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry

grass or fuel to do so.

_. WARNING: Removefuelcapslow-
lywhen refueling.

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasolh_e. Before operation,

gasolh_e must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil

designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.

Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is

recommended. Mix gasoiine and oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A 40:t ratio is obtained by mixh_g 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded

gasoline, Included with this saw is a 3.2
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire

contents of this container into 1 gallon of
gasolh_e to achieve the proper fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These

oils wifl cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel, follow instructions printed on container.

Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to assure that the fuel is

thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the
safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your

unit.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous tubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-

matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and

chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown by smoke coming from the chain and/

or discoloration of the bar.

In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it

necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or

kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free
flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Poulan_; bar and chain oil is

recommended to protect your unit against
excessive wear from heat and friction.

Poulan_; oil resists high temperature

thinning. If Poulan_; bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-
cation.

• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol-blended

fuels (called gasoho] or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-

tional information.

,1L

"=WARNING: The chain must not

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-

BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual, Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot

muffler can cause serious burns,
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP

switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on

the ground as illustrated, Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any

object.

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

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter rope handle

l{ " ,_\'_ Left hand

_1, ( _ f'_Z,;I "I.4_-on front

Right foot through rear handle

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pul_ingthe 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 cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

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

fuel):
NOTE: in the following steps, when the

choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.

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

2. Pulithe choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.

3. Pull starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro-

ceed to the next step.

NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 10th puff, stop pulling and

immediately proceed to the next step.

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

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

6. Allow the engine to run for approximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release

throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.

____TOP SWITCH

Disengaged

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

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

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

pletely (to the OFF CHOKE position). This

will set the fast idle lock to the start position.

3. Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

hand until the engine starts.

4. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idte speed.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a

flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulis.

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP

switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require many pulls depending on

how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

or call 1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

WAR NIN G: If the brake band is worn

too thin it may break when the chain brake is
triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain

brake will not stop the chain, The chain brake
should be replaced by an authorized 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 deaf

er. Take your unit to the place of purchase if
purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the

nearest authorized master service dealer.

• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

• The inertia-activated chain brake is

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

automatically (by sudden movement).

• If the brake is already activated, it is

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

possible.

• When cutting with the sew, the chain brake

must be disengaged.

Braking function control

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

be running when performing this procedure.
This is the only instance when the sew should

be placed on the ground with the engine run-
ning.

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand end the front han-

dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate

the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain

should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control

,_WARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.

G rip the rear handle with your right hand end
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 handte and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide

bar fail forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the

brake should activate.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Check chain tension before first use end
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN

TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

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

• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-

place parts as necessary.

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

and thus increase the possibility of kickback.

• Practice cutting e few smell logs using the
following techniques to get the "feel" of us-

ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

• Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed the entire

time you are cutting.

• Allowthechaintocutforyou. Exertonly

light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar. chain, or en-

gine can result.

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

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

and engine.

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

of cut.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

_WARNING: Check for broken or

dead branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury, Do not cut near build-

ings or electrical wires if you do not know the
direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you

will not be able to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,

etc. If the tree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified

immediately.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.

• Clearthework area, You needs clear area
all around the tree so you can have secure

footing.

• Study the natural conditions that can
cause the tree to fail h_a particular direc-
tion,

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

• The wind direction and speed.

• The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or

sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot. If thetrunk is rotted,

it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Check for broken or dead branches which

can fall on you while cutting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree

to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warning

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

ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.

Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag-
onal to the line of fall.

_ Plan a clear retreat path

(}--_- Direction of Fall

t

45 ° / ,,_

FELLING LARGE TREES

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

A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de-
sired direction of fail. 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. Ifus-

ing saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to prevent dull-

ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter

of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-
ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut, remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

Final cut here. 2 i!"lches above
center of notch. /

First out

"--.[-:; I/

N°tch _ _-.--;- _.2"

• After removing the wood from the notch,

make the felling cut on the opposite side of
the notch. This is done by making a cut

about two inches higher than the center of
the notch. This will leave enough uncut

wood between the felling cut and the notch
to form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-

vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc-
tion.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

Opening
of felling

cut

/

Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
wedges to open the cut when necessary to

control the direction of fall. To avoid kickback
and chain damage, use wood or plastic

wedges, but never steel or iron wedges.

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

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

treat path.

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• DO NOT cut down a partialIy fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with

partially fallen trees that may be poorly
supported, When a tree doesn't fall com-
pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tacMe,
or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)

BucMng 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

• Cut only one log at a time.

• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-

ator.

• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the tog with your leg
or foot,

• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled such as in a blown

down area. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and

cleared logs first,

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

_WARNING: If saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out, You can lose control ofthe saw resulting

in injury and/or damagetothe saw. Stopthe
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood h3to the

cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start the saw and carefully 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 ph_ched or hung h_ a Iog.

A

d_ WARNING: Never turn saw upside

down to undercut, The saw cannot be con-
trolled in this position,
Always make your first cut on the compres-

sion side ofthe 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

• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the

log.

• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut,

• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching, See iF

lustration for cutting logs with a compres-
sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

• Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log. (Refer to the

illustration below for your first and second
cut)

• Your first cut should extend t/3 of the
diameter of the log,

• Finish with your second cut.

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

When undercutting use light upward pres-
sure, Hoid saw firmly and maintain control.

The saw will tend to push back toward you,

Using a log for support

I st Out

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Using a support stand

2 nd Cut k_

Using a support stand lSt Cut

/----

• Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could

cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

,_WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

shoulder height or below, Do not cut if

ut

branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.

• Make your fist cut t/3 of the way

through the bottom of the limb.

• 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.

_ThiPrd! Sec°nd cut_'_'_

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING: Be alert for and guard

against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob-

jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re-

sult in serious injury.

WARNING: Never climb h_to atree

to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders,
platforms, a log. or h_any position which can

cause you to lose your balance or control of
the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-

ing and balance.

• Watch out for sprh_gpoies. Use extreme
caution when cutting small size limbs.

Slender material may catch the saw chain
and be whipped toward you or pull you off
balance.

• 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 h_the wood fibers is

released.

• Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping

over them.

LIMBING

• Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can limbing be done safely and prop-

erly.

• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.

• Start at the base of the feIled tree and work
toward the top. cutting branches and

limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.

• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting,

• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCK-
ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

Collar tit__

"_tV _ First cut

_/ Pruning technique

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 service dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Lubricate bar

sprocket hole ..... After each use

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 sew ....... 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

AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline

or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-
tive emissions.

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Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and

harmful emissions. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, which-

ever comes first. Clean more frequently in
dusty conditions. A used aire filter can never
be completely c_eaned. It is advisable to re-

place 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 com-
pletely before reinstalling.

5. Reinstall air filter.

6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

Tighten securely.

v

5. Locate the 2 outIet cover screws on the
muffler. Loosen and remove both

screws. Remove the outlet cover and
spark arresting screen.

BACK VIEW OF MUFFLER

Outlet Cover Muffler

BparskcArrree.Sting '_,,_'

6. Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires

are broken or screen is blocked after
cleaning.

7. Reinstall spark arresting screen.

8. Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. En-
sure outlet cover and both screws are

reinstalled correctly to prevent damage
to the saw (see illustrations). The ex-

haust outlets must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.

AirFilt

, _ ,';_;' _ er

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire

hazard or affecting engine performance.

Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks

occur.

CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN

Clean every 25 hours of operation or annually,
whichever comes first.

Aluminum _ /'/

Backplate Muffler

1. Loosen and remove the 3 cylinder cover
screws. Remove the cylinder cover.

2. Pull off the spark plug boot.

3. Loosen and remove the Iocknut from the
bolt cover. Remove the bolt cover.

4. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket and

backplates. Notice the orientation of

these parts for reassembling.

"_'-_, Screws

Steel

Backplate

Muffler

Muffler

Bolts

Gasket

Bolt Cover Locknut

tlet Cover

Exhaust Outlets "_

Exhaust Outlets must face

chain brake (bar side) of chain saw

9. inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.

10. Reinstall backplates, muffler gasket and
muffler using muffler bolts. Tighten until
secure.

11. Reinstall bolt cover and Iocknut.

12. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

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

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-

cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an authorized service dealer.

Damage will occur ifyou turn the needles be-
yond the limiter stops.

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 neces-
sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam-

age your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use. ensure ON/STOP switch is

in the STOP position, then clean ali sawdust
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.

To maintain guide bar:

• Move ON/STO P switch to the STOP posi-
tion.

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

saw.

• Clean the oil holes and bar groove affer each
5 hours of operation.

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Remove Sawdust From _[_

Guide Bar _ov__ '_

Oil Holes o

• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal
process of rail wear. Remove these burrs

with a fiat file.

• When rail top is uneven, use a flat file to re-
store square edges and sides.

%j'_ File Rail Edges_r] [1

Worn Groove Correct Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,

the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when
excess heating or burring of the rails occurs.

If replacement is necessary, use only the guide

bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list
or on the decal located on the chain saw.

CHAIN SHARPENING
Ct_ah_ sharpening is a complicated task that

requires special tools. We recommended
you refer chain sharpening to a professional

chain sharpener.
IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUG

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

runs better.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove the cylinder cover.

3. Pull off the spark plug boot.

4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and

discard.

5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch

socket wrench. Spark plug gap should

be 0.025 inches.

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.

and Sides I U I

Square I I

Y

Spark Plug Boot

STORAGE

_lk 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.

• Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

• 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.

• Do not store 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.

• Store in a dry area out of the reach of chiF
dren.

CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum de-
posits from forming in essential fuel system

parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohoI 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

_ WARNING: unit and disconnect before aII of

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

TROUBLE REMEDY

Engine will not
start or will run

only a few
seconds after

starting.

Engine will 1. Carburetor requires
not idle adjustment
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Engine will not 1. Air fitter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air fiifer.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Ctean or replace plug and regap.

lacks power. 3. Chain brake engaged. 3. Disengage chain brake.
or dies under 4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.

a load. adjustment.

Engine 1. Too much oil mixed with 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes gasoline, correct fuel mixture.

excessively.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call 1-800-554-6723,

NEED SERVICE PART?

Contact your authorized service dealer.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each

new Poulan brand gasoline chain saw is free
from defects in material and workmanship and

agrees to repair or replace under this warranty
any defective gasoline chain saw as follows

from the original date of purchase.
1 YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for

Household purposes.

60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial, Professional, or Income Produc-
ing purposes.

30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.

This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper

handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifical-

Iy recommended by ELEOTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., for this chain saw. Addi-
tionally, this warranty does not cover damage

caused by improper handling, improper main-
tenance, or if the saw is altered in any way

which in our judgement affects its condition or

Always stop spark plug performing

CAUSE

1. ignition switch off,

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

3. Spark plug not fidng.

4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.

2. See "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

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

1. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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 replace-
ment with reasonable use during the warranty

period. This warranty does not cover predeliv-
ery set-up, installation of guide bar and chain,

and normal adjustments explained in the in-
struction manual such as carburetor adjust-
ments 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 EXPRESS-

LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.
The policy of ELEDTROLUX HOME PROD-

UDTS, IND., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELEDTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, de-

signs, specifications, and accessories of all
products at any time without notice or obliga-

tion to any purchaser.

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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-

LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Environment Canada

and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

INC., are pleased to explain the emissions
control system warranty on your year
2002-2004 small off-road engine. ELEC-
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must

warrant the emission control system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of time

listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of

your small off-road engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the

carburetor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exists, ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to you.

Expenses covered under warranty include
diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-

ER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any
emissions related part on your engine (as

listed under Emissions Control Warranty

Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-
terials 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 sma}l off-road engine owner,
you are responsible for the performance of

the required maintenance listed in your in-
struction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on

your small off-road engine, but ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, iNC., cannot
deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
or for your failure to ensure the performance

of all scheduled maintenance. As the small
off-road engine owner, you should be aware

that ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

INC., may deny you warranty coverage if
your small off-road engine or a part of it has

failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
tenance, 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 re-
pairs should be completed in a reasonable

amount of time, notre exceed 30 days. Ifyou
have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con-

tact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

INC., at 1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the small off-road

engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVER-
AGE: This warranty shall be for a period of

two years from the initial date of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENT OF PARTS, Repair or re-
placement of any warranted part will be per-

formed at no charge to the owner at an
approved ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, INC., servicing center. If you have
any questions regarding your warranty

rights and responsibilities, you should con-
tact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
iNC., at 1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY

PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not
scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
regular inspection to the effect of "repair or

replace as necessary" shall be warranted for
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched-

uled for replacement as required mainte-
nance shall be warranted for the period of

time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The owner
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war-

ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, iNC., servicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: ELEC-

TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., may
be liable for damages to other engine com-

ponents caused by the failure of a warranted
part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT

COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance are not

covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS:
The use of add-on or modified parts can be

grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
is not liable to cover failures of warranted

parts caused by the use of add-on or modi-
fied parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you

have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con-
tact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
IND., at 1-800-554-6723. WHERE TO GET

WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services
or repairs shah be provided atall ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service
centers. Call 1-800-554-6723. MAINTE-

NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
approved replacement part used in the per-
formance of any warranty maintenance or

repair on emission related parts will be pro-
vided without charge to the owner if the part

is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor,

Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to
maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.

MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
is responsible for the performance of atl re-

quired maintenance as defined in the in-
struction manual.

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