Poulan BH2660 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

BH 2660

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

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

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Poulan Poulan

1030Stevens Creek Road 5855 Terry Fox Way

Augusta, GA 30907 Mississauga, Ontario L5V3E4

545123780 8/25/06

WARNING! This chain

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.

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Read and understand the
instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

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Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain

brake for the bar and chain

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combination on the label

Always use two hands when operating 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-

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rious injury.

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to

_ _ the ON position.

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Prime 6X Slowly press primer bulb

(_)_ 6 times.

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Full Choke

Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-

tion).

_ 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 imp.roper 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.

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Pull 5X Pull the starter rope

('_) b_ _ right hand.

@ _'_/2 Push the choke/fast idle

sharply 5 times with your

lever in to the HALF

Half Choke CHOKE position.

,fL-. C_b, Pull the starter rope sharply

with your right hand until

Pull to Start the engine starts.

• 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 steeF
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-

ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri-

ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-

ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.

Hearing SafetyHat

Protection_ Eye

""_, i U.e _'" Protection

Snug
Fitting 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 aflow other people
or animats 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.

• 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

• 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 completed.

• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.

• Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-

pletely and securely assembled. Always
replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain
brake immediately if it becomes damaged,

broken or is otherwise removed.

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

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

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

• Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec-

tion ofthis manual. For example, ifimprop-
er tools are used to remove or hotd 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 replace-
ment 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

_lk WARNING: Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury. Kickback is the
backward, upward or sudden forward motion
of the guide bar occurring when the saw

chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-
tacts any object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the

saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-
ject in the wood can also result in loss of
chain saw control,

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

per tip of the guide bar. This contact can
cause the chain to dig into the object,
which stops the chain for an instant, The

result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back to-

ward the operator.

• Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the
wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the

guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the

chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the

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

back toward the operator.

• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain

contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the

saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away

from the operator and could easily cause the
operator to lose control of the saw.

Avoid Pinch- Kickback:

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

the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

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

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

Avoid Pull-In:

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

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

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

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

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left

Thumb on

underside of
handlebar

q

hand positions

Kickback Path

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 toose 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.

• Cut one log at a time.

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

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

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

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

Keep the fingers of your left hand encir-
cling and your teft thumb under the front

handlebar. Keep your right hand com-
pletely around the rear handle whether

your are right handed or left handed. Keep
your left arm straight with the elbow

tocked.

• Position your teft 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 fine

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

,_ WARNING: The following features

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

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

vices. You must follow all safety precau-

tions,instructions,andmaintenanceinthis
manualtohelpavoidkickbackandother
forceswhichcanresultinseriousinjury.

• Reduced-KickbackGuideBar,designed

withasmallradiustipwhichreducesthe

sizeofthekickbackdangerzoneonthe
bartip.AReduced-KickbackGuideBar

hasbeendemonstratedtosignificantlyre-

ducethenumberandseriousnessofkick-
backswhentestedinaccordancewith

safetyrequirementsforgasolinepowered

chainsawsassetbyANSiB175.1.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

malIRadiosT,0

Symmetrical Guide Bar _e,_.

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.t.

Contoured Depth Gauge

D Elongated Guard Link

Low-Kickback _ and allowswood

Chain to gradually ride

_Can Obstruct Matedal

Not a Low- Kickback Chain

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

if your hand slips off the front handlebar.

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

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Into tufter

,_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
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 low kickback chain
and bar as original equipment. Repairs on a

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

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

master service dealer.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-
ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.

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

back toward the operator.

• Either of these reactions may cause you to
lose controi of the saw which could result

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

_, WARNING: Computed kickback

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

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

CSA and ANSI standards. When purchasing
replacement bar and chain, considerations

should be given to the lower CKA values.
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to

the user, higher values indicate more angle
and higher kick energies. Computed angles
represented in the non-activated column in-

dicate total energy and angte associated
without activation of the chain brake during

kickback. Activated angle represents chain
stopping time relative to activation angle of

chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw.
in all cases lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.

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

Z62.1, Z62.3. & ANSi Bt75.1 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 P/N Length

BH 2660 952044418 18"

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

ciaI logging, a chain brake is required and shaII
not be removed or otherwise disabled to com-

ply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Com-
mercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoIine powered

hand tools could cause bIood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel

damage in otherwise healthy people. If
symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,

loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling inthe fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek

medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these

problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continua] and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the
condition of this too].

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark

arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by

law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.

If you operate a chain saw in a state or Iocale
where such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is

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

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-
tions can result in serious injury, if situations
occur which are not covered in this manual

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

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

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

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

Powered Chain Saw - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational
Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-
pational Health and Safety

CHAIN P/N CKA without chain brake

952051338 14 _

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

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not
already attached)

_b, WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is probefly
assembled and aft fasteners are secure. Al-

ways wear gloves when handling the chain.
The chain is sharp and can cut you even when
it is not moving!

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

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

Location of shipping spacer

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

_C_ _hah_ Brake

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Adjustment located on Chain Brake

4.Turntheadjustingscrewbyhandcoun-

terclockwiseuntiltheadjustingpinjust
touchesthestop.Thisshouldatlowthe

pintobenearthecorrectposition.

5.Slideguidebarbehindclutchdrumuntil
guidebarstopsagainstclutchdrum

sprocket.

6.Carefullyremovethechainfromthepack-
age.Holdchainwiththedrivelinksas

shown.

_ ip of

Bar

DIIREOTION OF ROTATION

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
chain already instalted)
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,

make sure the chain brake nuts are finger
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain

when the chain brake nuts are tight can
cause damage.

Checking the tension:
Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust-

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

tight. Iftoo loose, the chain will sag below the
bar.

Chain Brake Nuts Tool (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very h_qportant. Chain
stretches during use. This is especiaNy true
during the first few times you use your saw.

Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-
ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad-

justing screw t/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.

/'-_ _::_o IAdjusting / /

/4_ ,__._ Screw " j

® _"c,' '"

Place chain onto the sprocket

7. Place chain over and behind clutch, fitting
the drive links in the clutch drum 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 into bar groove.

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

are in the bar groove.

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 Brake Nuts Guide Bar

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

• Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tight-
en the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.

• Recheck chain tension>

Chain Brake

_IWARNING: If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off

the guide bar and result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

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

Chain

Adjustment Tool Front Hand Guard Front Handle

(BarTool) r_ __/ Starter Rope

Chain Muffler -___.[_ __ Primer

Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Throttle Chain

Rear Lockout Adjustin of Travel

Handle Screw _

Throttle Choke/ Chain Chain
Trigger Fast Idle Brake Catcher

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

engine.
THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.

This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex-

tent 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.

Cylinder Cover

Lever

Chain Brake Nuts Guide Bar

CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to

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

kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
ally ifthe 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

15 minutes of operation. You should check

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

_L, 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.

Direction

FUELING ENGINE

_ WARNING: Removefuelcapslow-
lywhen refueling.

HELPFUL TIP l

roobtainthecorrecteilmixI

lJ ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of |
'/ 2-cycle synthetic eft into I

one gallon of fresh gas. J

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

gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic 2-cycle air-coo_ed 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 obtah_ed by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoil with 1gaIlon (4

liters) of unleaded gasotine. Included with this
saw is a 3.2 ounce container of PoulanANEED

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 boat oil. These
oils will cause engine damage. When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the

container. Always read and follow the safety
rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH

CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-

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

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

or discoloration of the bar.

In freezing weather oil witl 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 gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

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

tional information.

mlWARNING: The chain must not

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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 inches (38 - 45 em) of
rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter rope handle

l{ . _,_\-_ _ Left hand
_, ("_ _f,;I _l_-- on front

Right foot through rear handle

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

When pulfing 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 cut material with the choke/

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

HELPFUL TIP J

if y°ur engine still d°es not I
start after following these I
instructions, please carl

1- 800- 554 -5723.

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-

2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

ON/STOP SWITCH

(_ .SIDE VIEW)

_ " .,"." STOP

tion.

ON

3. Pulloutchoke/fastidletothefullextent

(totheFULLCHOKEposition).

4. Pullthestarterropesharply5timeswith

yourrighthand.Then,proceedtothe

nextstep.

NOTE:Iftheenginesoundsasifitistrying
tostartbeforethe5thpull,stoppullingand
immediatelyproceedtothenextstep.

5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe

HALFCHOKEposition.

CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER

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Choke/ / I_ _ It
fast idle lever OFF HALF FULL

6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your

right hand until the engine starts.

7. Allow the engine to run for approximately

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

idle speed.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

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

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

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

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.

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. With a broken brake band,

the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-

rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 0,020" (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a

chain brake should be made by an autho-
rized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser-

vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.

• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

• The inertia-activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or

automatically (by sudden movement).

• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard

back toward the front handle as far as
possible.

• When cutting with the saw. the chain brake
must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be

checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce-

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

Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by

fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist

against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

,AWARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.

G rip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand, Hold the

chain saw approximately 14 inches (35 cm)
above a stump or other wooden surface. Re-
lease your grip on the front handte and use
the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide

bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.

IMPORTANT POINTS

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

TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

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

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

place parts as necessary.

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

and thus increase the possibility of kickback.

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

ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.

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• Squeezethethrottletriggerandallow

theenginetoreachfullspeedbefore
cutting,

• Begincuttingwiththesawframe

againstthelog,

• Keeptheengineatfullspeedtheentire

timeyouarecutting.

• Allowthechaintocutforyou,Exertonly

lightdownwardpressure,Ifyouforce
thecut,damagetothebar,chain,oren-

ginecanresult.

• Releasethethrottletriggerassoonas
thecutiscompleted,allowingtheen-

ginetoidle.Ifyourunthesawatfull

throttlewithoutacuttingload,unneces-
sarywearcanoccurtothechain,bar,

andengine.

• Toavoidlosingcontrolwhencutiscom-

plete,donotputpressureonsawatend

ofcut.

• 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
caush_g 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 ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc. if the tree makes contact with any utility

Ih_e, the utility company should be notified
immediately.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance.

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

footing.

• 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:

• The wind direction and speed.

• The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain, Use a plumb or level to de-

termine the direction of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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

you while 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 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,

,<2. Plan a clear retreat path

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(}--_"_- Direction of Fall

45 ° /

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FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches (15 ore) in diameter or larger)

The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut onthe side of the tree in the de-

sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree

will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,

remove them before making the notch, 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 (felling) cut here, 2 inches

(5 cm) above center of notch.

First cut } ,2_; l /

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Notet_ __- _......... - 2"

• After removing the cutout of wood, make

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

two inches (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 pre-
vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc-
tion.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

Opening
of felling

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Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before fetling 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.

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

partially fallen trees that may be poorly
supported. When a tree doesn't fall com-

pletely, set the saw aside and pull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)

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 iog 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 log with your leg
or foot.

• Do not cut in an area where logs. limbs,
and roots are tangted such as in a btown

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 damage to the saw. Stop the
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the

cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter 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 tog.

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. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.

_L, 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 of the log, The compression side of

the log is where the pressure of the log's
weight is concentrated,

First out on compression side of log

Second cut

Second cut

P

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT

• Overcut through t/3 of the diameter of the
log.

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

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

lustrations 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 illustrations below for your
first and second cut)

• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log,

• Finish with your second cut.

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.

Using a log for support

I st Cut

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