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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Models: 2750

2775
2900
3050

ENGLISH

WARNING:

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

ADVERTENCIA:

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

Electrolux Home Products
North America
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530087840 4/26/00

ESPAÑOL

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

spark plug wire and place wire where it can­not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad­justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood­cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

Read this manual carefully until you com-

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pletely understand and can follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the
unit.
Restrict the use of your saw to adult us-

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

Hearing

protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

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

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machine when the engine is running.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals

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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

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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

Always disconnect

Safety Hat

Eye
protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a chain saw.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in

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advance. 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 SAFEL Y

Do not operate a chain saw with one

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

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tilated outdoor area.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

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tree, unlessyouare specifically trained to
do so.
Make sure the chain will not make con-

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tact with any object while starting the en­gine. Never try to start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.
Donotput pressure on thesawat theend

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of the cut. Applying pressure can cause
you to lose control when the cut is com­pleted.
Stop the engine before setting the saw

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down.
Be alert for springback when cutting a

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limb that is under tension so you will not
bestruckbythe limbor sawwhen the ten­sion in the wood fibers is released.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

Have all chain saw service performed by

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a qualified service dealer with the excep­tion of theitemslisted inthemaintenance
section of this manual. For example, if
improper tools areused toremoveorhold
the flywheel when servicing the clutch,
structural damage to the flywheel can oc­cur and cause the flywheel to burst.
Make certain thesawchain stops moving

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when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.
Never modify your saw in any way. Use

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only attachments supplied or specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of

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oil or fuel mixture.
With the engine stopped, hand carry the

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chain saw with the muffler away from
your body,and the guide bar and chain to
the rear, preferably covered with a scab­bard.
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

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teners securely tightened.
Use only Poulan accessories and re-

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placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Donotsmokewhilehandling fuel orwhile

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operating the saw.
Eliminate all sources of sparksor flame in

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the areas where fuel is mixed, orpoured.
There should be no smoking, open
flames, or work that could cause sparks.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.

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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

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bare ground; store fuel inacool, dry,well
ventilated place; and use an approved,
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe upall fuel spills before starting saw.
Moveatleast 10 feet (3meters) fromfuel-

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ing site before starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let your sawcool

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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

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

KICKBACK

WARNING:

when the moving chain contacts anobject at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide baror
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause
the chain to dig into the object, which stops
the chain for aninstant. The result is a light­ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide barupand backtowardtheoperator. If
the saw chain is pinched along the top of the
guide bar,the guide bar can bedrivenrapidly
back toward the operator. Either of these
reactions can cause loss of saw control
which can result in serious injury. Guard

against kickback.
Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward

and backward motion of the chain saw that
can occur when the moving saw chain near
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar
contacts an object such as alogor a branch.

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when
the chain is suddenly stopped by being
pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign
object in the wood. This sudden stopping of
the chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the saw
to move intheopposite direction of the chain
rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the saw
straight back toward the operator. Pull-In
pulls the saw away from the operator. Either
reaction can result in loss of control and
possibly serious injury.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

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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.

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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

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drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

Always begin cutting with the engine at

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full speed and the saw housing against
wood.

Kickback can occur

Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

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Never of metal to hold the cut open.

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

Recognize that kickback can happen.

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With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
Never let the moving chain contact any

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object at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free fromobstruc-

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tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate or
avoid anyobstruction that yoursawchain
could hit while you are cutting through a
particular log or branch.
Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

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tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in­crease the chanceofkickbackoccurring.
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening
and maintenance instructions. Check
tension at regular intervals with the en­gine stopped, never with the engine run­ning. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are
securely tightened after tensioning the
chain.
Begin and continue cutting at full speed.

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If the chain is moving at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback oc­curring.
Cut one log at a time.

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Use extreme caution when re-entering a

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previous cut.
Donotattempt cuts starting with the tipof

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the bar (plunge cuts).
Watchforshifting logs or otherforcesthat

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could close a cut and pinch or fall into
chain.
Use the Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar

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and Low--Kickback Chain specified for
your saw.

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MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left
of the saw

Never reverse hand positions

Elbow locked

Thumb on under side
of handlebar

Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with

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both hands when the engine is running
and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you
reduce kickback and maintain control of
the saw. Keep the fingers of your left
hand encircling and yourleft thumbunder
the front handlebar. Keep your right hand
completely around the rear handle
whether your are right handed or left
handed. Keep your left arm straight with
the elbow locked.
Position your left hand on the front han-

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dlebar so it is in a straight line with your
right hand on the rear handle when mak­ingbuckingcuts. Never reverse right and
left hand positions for any type of cutting.
Stand with your weight evenly balanced

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on both feet.
Stand slightly to the left side of the sawto

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

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thrown off balance and lose control of the
saw.
Donot cutaboveshoulderheight. It isdif-

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ficult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING:

are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback: however, such features
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac­tion. As a chain sawuser,do not rely only on
safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance
in this manual to help avoid kickback and
other forces which can result in serious
injury.

The following features

Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed

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

B175.1.

Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a

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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
performance requirements when tested
on a representative sample of chain
saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement
specified in ANSI B175.1.
Handguard, designed to reduce the

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chance of your left hand contacting the
chain if your hand slips off the front han­dlebar.
Position of front and rearhandlebars, de-

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signed with distance between handles
and “in--line” with each other. The spread
and “in--line” position of the hands pro­vided bythisdesign worktogether togive
balance and resistance in controlling the
pivot of thesawback toward the operator
if kickback occurs.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects
Kickback Force
And Allows Wood

Low---Kickback

Chain

ANSI B175.1-1991 “American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require-

To Gradually
Ride Into Cutter

ChainWithHigh

Kickback Potential

Can Obstruct Material

ments.”

NOTE:

cial logging, you must order and install a
chain brake, to comply with Federal OSHA
Regulations for Commercial Logging. Con­tact your Authorized Service Dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.

Ifthissawistobeusedforcommer-

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ANSI

SAFETY NOTICE:

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

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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, andWashington require manyinter­nal combustion engines to be equipped with
a spark arrestor screen by law. If you oper­ate a chain saw in a state or locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally re­sponsible for maintaining the operating con­dition of these parts. Failure todo so is avio­lation of the law. Refer to the CARE AND
MAINTENANCE section for maintenance of
the Spark Arrestor.
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and
Precautions can result in serious injury If
situations occurwhich are notcovered inthis
manual, usecareand goodjudgement. If you
need assistance, contact your Authorized
Service Dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

Exposure to vibra-

Yoursawisequipped

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

repeat all steps toensure yourunit isproper­ly 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!
The assembly tool provided with your saw is
the only tool needed for assembly. Protec­tive gloves (not provided) should be worn
during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If
not already attached)

Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and

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the bar clamp from the saw.
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

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present).

If received assembled,

Location of shipping spacer

Bar Clamp

An adjusting pin and screwisused to ad-

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just the tension of the chain. It is very im­portant when assembling the bar, thatthe
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw
willmovethe adjustment pinup and down
the screw. Locate this adjustment before
you begin mounting the baronto the saw.

Adjustment located on bar clamp

Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-

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wise to move the adjusting pin almost as
far as it will go to the rear.This should al­low thepinto benearthe correct position.
Further adjustment maybe necessary as
you mount the bar.
Mount the bar.

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Slide thebartoward therear ofthesawas

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far as possible.
Prepare the chain bychecking theproper

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direction. Without following the illustra­tion it is easy to place the chain on the
saw backwards. Use the chain illustra­tion to determine the proper direction.
Place the chain ontothesprocket located

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behind the clutch drum. Fit the chain be­tween the teeth in the sprocket.
Start at thetopof the bar and fit chain into

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groove around the guide bar.
Pull the barforwarduntil the chain issnug

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in the groove of the bar.
Holdguidebaragainst the sawframeand

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install the bar clamp. Make sure the ad­justing pin is aligned with the hole in the
bar. Remember this pin moves the bar
forward and backwards as the screw is
turned.
Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten

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finger tight. Once the chain istensioned
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.

Clamp Nuts

Assembly Tool

Inside view of
Bar Clamp

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Tip of Bar

Mount the Bar

Chain moves freely

Proper chain direction

Place chain onto the sprocket

CHAIN TENSION (Including units with
chain already installed)

NOTE:

chain tension make sure the bar nuts are
finger tight only. Attempting to tension the
chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause
damage.

When making adjustments to the

Checking the tension:

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

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.

You can adjust the chain tension by loosen­ing thebarclamp nuts finger tight and turning
the adjusting screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting
up on the bar.

If chain is too tight, turn adjusting

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

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screw 1/4 turn clockwise.

Lift up thetipof the barand tighten the bar

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clamp nuts with the combination screw­driver/wrench.
Recheck chain tension.

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Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.

Bar clamp nuts

Adjusting screw

FUELING & LUBRICATION

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Poulan or Poulan ProRbrand
oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing
fuel follow the instructions printed on the
container. Always read and follow the safety
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous lubri­cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto­matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown bysmoke coming fromthechain 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 fortheoil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.

Genuine Poulan or Poulan Pro barand chain
oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and

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friction. Poulan or Poulan Pro oilresistshigh
temperature thinning. If Poulan or Poulan
Pro bar and chain oil is not available, use a
good grade SAE 30 oil.

Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu-

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brication.
Always stop the engine before removing

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the oil cap.

Fuel mix cap

Oil Cap

Move switch to the

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tion.
If your unit features a compression relief

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valve, compress this valve inward. The
compression relief valve will pop out au­tomatically once the engine starts. (Not
all units are equipped with this feature.)
Pull the choke lever out to the full extent.

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Pull the starter rope quickly with your

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right hand until the engine attempts to
start, then push the choke/fast idle lever
in completely (to the OFF position).
Pull the starter rope quickly with your

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right hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine torunfor approximately

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five seconds. Then, squeeze and re­lease the throttle trigger to release the
fast idle.

STARTorON

IGNITION SWITCH

posi-

STARTING

WARNING:

move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR­BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler.Ahot
muffler can cause serious burns.

To stop the engine move the switch to the
STOP or OFF 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.

Important points to remember

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

For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULLchoke;allowtheengine to warmup be­fore squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE:

fast idle lever at the FULL position.

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

NOTE:

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

Do not cut material with the choke/

In the following steps, when the

The chain must not

START STOP

ON

OFF

CHOKE/FAST IDLE

(SIDE VIEW)

(START)

Choke/
Fast Idle

OFF FULL

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full

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extent, then push the lever back in com­pletely (to theOFFposition) . This willset
the fast idle lock in the start position.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your

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right hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release the throttle trigger

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to release the fast idle.

DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.

Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ignition

switch is in the
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 CHART or
call 1-800-554-6723.

ONorSTART

position.

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

Cutwoodonly. Donotcut metal; plastics;

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masonry; non-wood building materials;
etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

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

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Keep the chain outofdirt and sand. Even

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a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a
chain and thus increase the possibility of
kickback.
Practice cutting a few small logs using

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the following technique to getthe“feel”of
using your sawbefore you begin a major
sawing operation.

Accelerate engine to full speed be-

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fore entering cut by squeezing the
throttle trigger.
Begin cutting with the saw frame

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against the log.
Keep theengineat full speed theen-

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tire time you are cutting.
Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert

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only light downward pressure. If
youforcethecut, damagetothe bar,
chain, or engine can result.
Release the throttle trigger as soon

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asthecutiscompleted, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle without acutting load, un­necessary wear can occur to the
chain, bar, and engine.
To avoid losing control when cut is

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complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
Stop the engine before setting the

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saw down after cutting.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad­vance. Clear the work area. You need a
clear area all around the tree so you can
havesecurefooting. Study the natural condi­tions that can cause thetreeto fall in apartic­ular direction.

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

The wind direction and speed.

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The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

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might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to
determine the direction of tree lean.
Weighted and branches on one side.

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Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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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 awarning
call.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta­ples, and wirefromthe tree wherecutsareto
be made.

Plan a clearretreat path to therearanddiag­onal to the line of fall.

Plan a clear retreat path

Direction of Fall

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WARNING:

ings orelectrical wires if you donotknowthe
direction of tree fall, at night since youwillnot
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds. etc.

Do not cut near build-

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)

The notch method is used to fell large trees.
Anotchiscut on the sideofthe treeinthe de­sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.

NOTE:

remove them before making the notch.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE

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If the tree has large buttress roots,

Make notch cut first by cutting the top of
the notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the
diameter of the tree. Next complete the
notch by cutting at a slant. Once the
notch is cut remove the notch of wood
from the tree.

Final cut here. 2 inches
above center of notch

First cut

Notch

Second cut

After removing the cutout of wood make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is donebymaking a cutabout
two inches higher than the bottom of the
notch. This will leaveenough uncutwood
between the f elling cut and the notch to
form ahinge. This hinge will help prevent
thetree fromfalling inthewrong direction.

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Hinge holds tree on stump
and helps control fall

Opening
of felling
cut

Closing of
notch

NOTE:

wedges to open the cut when necessary to
control the direction of fall. Use wood or
plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to
avoid kickback and chain damage.

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Before felling cut is complete, use

Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to
fall: Cracking sounds, widening of the
felling cut or movement in the upper
branches.
Astreestartstofall, stopsaw ,put itdown,
and get awayquickly onyourplanned re­treat path.
Beextremelycautious withpartially fallen
trees that may be poorly supported.
When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set
the saw aside and pull down the tree with
a cable winch, block and tackle, or trac­tor. Toavoidinjury,donot cutdown a par­tially fallen tree with your saw.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)

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

WARNING:

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

Do not stand on the log

IMPORTANT POINTS

Cut only one log at a time.

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Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

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pieces of wood could be flung towardop­erator.
Use asawhorse to cut small logs. Never

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allow another person to holdthe logwhile
cutting and never hold the log with your
leg or foot.
Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

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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.
Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way

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through thelogand finish with a2/3 cut on
the opposite side. As the log isbeingcut,
it will tend to bend. The saw canbecome
pinched or hunginthe log if you makethe
first cut deeper than 1/3ofthe diameter of
the log.
Give special attention to logs understrain

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to prevent the saw from pinching. Make
thefirst cuton thepressure sideto relieve
the stress on the log.

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

WARNING:

or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You
can lose control of the saw resulting in injury
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the sawcanbe removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use ametal wedge. Donotattempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in alog.
Overcutting begins on thetopsideof the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting use light downward pres­sure.

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

Overcutting Undercutting

WARNING:

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

If sawbecomes pinched

Never turn saw upside

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

Overcut through 1/3of thediameter ofthe

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log.
Roll the log over and finish with a second

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overcut.
Watch for logs with a pressure side. Re-

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fer to the illustration on previous page for
cutting logs with a pressure side.

First cut on pressure side of log

Second cut

First cut on pressure side of log

Second cut

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP­PORT STAND

Remember your first cut is always on the

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pressure side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration below for your
first and second cut)
Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the

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diameter of the log.
Finish with your second cut.

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Usingalogforsupport

nd

Cut

2

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

1stCut

Usingalogforsupport

2ndCut

Using a support stand

2

Using a support stand

st

1

Cut

nd

Cut

1stCut

1stCut

nd

2

Cut

REMOVING A PINCHED SAW

(A SAW HUNG IN THE LOG)

If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log,

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don’t try to force it out. Youcanlosecon­trol of the saw resulting in injury and/or
damage to thesaw. Stop the saw,drivea
wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until
the saw can be removed easily.
Restart the saw and carefully reenter the

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cut. To avoid kickback and chain dam­age, donot usea metal wedge. Donotat­tempt to restart your saw when it is
pinched or hung in a log.

Turn s aw
wooden wedge to force cut open.

OFF

and use a plastic or

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING:

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

Neverclimbinto a treeto

IMPORTANT POINTS

Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

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gripped onthe saw. Maintain securefoot­ing and balance.
Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme

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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

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branches that are bent or underpressure
as you are cutting to avoid being struck
by the branch or the saw when the ten­sion in the wood fibers is released.
Keep aclear workarea. Frequently clear

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branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.

LIMBING

Always limb a tree after it is cut down.

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Only then canlimbing be done safely and
properly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the

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felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
Start at the base of the felled tree and

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work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with one
cut.
Keep thetreebetween you and thechain.

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Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
Remove larger, supporting branches

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with the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques de­scribed in the bucking section.

Undercut 1/3 of the way through the

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log.
Finish with an overcut.

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Always use an overcut to cut small and

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

PRUNING

WARNING:

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

Be alert for and guard

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Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or

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

Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way

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through the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2nd cut all the way

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through the limb. Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar
from the truck of the tree.

Pruning technique

Second cut

Third cut

Collar

First cut

SERVICE

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TASK

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

Inspect and Clean:

Bar Before each use..............

Complete saw After each use.....

Clean cylinder fins After each use.

Air filter Every 5 hours *...........

Spark arrestor Every 25 hours *.....

Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter

* Hours of Operation

AIR FILTER

CAUTION:

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

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform­ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

Clean the cover and the area around it to

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keep dirtand sawdust fromfalling into the
carburetor chamber when thecoverisre­moved.
Remove the parts as illustrated below.

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Wash the filter in soap and water.

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WHEN TO PERFORM

Yearl y.
Yearl y...

Do not clean filter in gasoline or

Screws

Cover

Air filter
screws

Air filter

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

Your carburetor is equipped with limiter
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli­cated task. We recommend that you take
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Damage will occurifyou turntheneedles be­yond the limiter stops.

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts tooneside, has to beforced
through the cut, orbeenrun with animproper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces­sarytoservice yourbar. A wornbar willdam­age your chain and make cutting difficult.

Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of
the bar are worn.

Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of

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operation
Remove sawdust from bar groove peri-

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odically with a wire or putty knife.

Guide Bar
Groove

Oil Holes

CHAIN SHARPENING

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

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly.

STORAGE

WARNING:

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 unitwithall guards inplace. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passers by. Store the unit out
of reach of children.

Before storing, drain all fuel from the

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unit. Start engine and allow to run until it
stops.

Clean the unit before storing. Pay partic-

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ular attention to the air intake area, keep-

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ing 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

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area where fuel vapors can reachsparks
or an open flame fromhot water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
Store in adry area outofthe reach ofchil-

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dren.

CAUTION:

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 gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the engine.

It isimportant to prevent gum de-

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

WARNING:

Always stop unit anddisconnectsparkplugbeforeperforming
all oftherecommended remedies belowexceptremediesthatrequireopera­tion of the unit.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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

Engine will
not idle
properly.

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

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Ignition switch off.

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Engine flooded.

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Fuel tank empty.

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Spark plug not firing.

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Fuel not reaching

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carburetor..

Carburetor requires

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adjustment.

Crankshaft seals worn.

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Air filter dirty.

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Spark plug fouled.

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Carburetor requires

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adjustment.

Toomuchoilmixedwith

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gasoline..

Move ignition switch to ON.

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See “Difficult Starting” in

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Operation Section.
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

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Install new spark plug.

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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

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Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

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Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

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Clean or replace air filter.

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Clean or replace plug

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and regap.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

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Empty fuel tank and refill with

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correct fuel mixture..

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Need Assistance?

Call 1-800-554-6723.

Need Service Part?

Contact your retailer.

LIMITED WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA, Division of WCI OutdoorProd­ucts, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser

that each new Poulan or Poulan PRO brand
gasoline chain saw is free from defects in ma­terial and workmanshipand agreestorepairor
replace underthiswar r antyany 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 produc­ing purposes.
30 DAYS -- Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does not
cover damage or liability caused by improper

handling, improper maintenance, or the use of
accessoriesand/orattachments not specifical­ly recommended by ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS NORTHAMERICAfor thischain
saw.Additionally,thiswarranty does not cover
damagecausedby improperhandling, improp­er maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi­tion or operation. Thiswar r antydoes not cover
tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes,
startersprings,chain sharpening, bars,chains,
and other parts which wear and require re­placement withreasonable use duringthe war­rantyperiod.This warrantydoes not coverpre­delivery set--up, installation of guide bar and
chain, andnormal adjustmentsexplained in the
operator’s manual such as carburetor adjust­ments and chain tension adjustments. This
warranty does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARR ANTIES EXCEPTTHOSEEXPR ESS­LY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONGANIMPLIEDWAR-

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RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU .

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH
AMERICA’S policy is to continuously improve
its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA re-

servesthe rightto change, modify ,ordiscontin­uemodels,designs, specifications, and acces­sories of allproductsat any time withoutnotice
or obligation to any purchaser.

U.S. EPA

EMISSION CONTROL

WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTYRIGHTS ANDOBLIGA­TIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection

Agency and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVI-

SION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are

pleased to explain the emissions control sys­tem warranty on your lawn and garden equip­ment engine. All new utility and lawn and gar­den equipment engines must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti-­smog standards. POULAN/WEED EATER
must warr ant the emission control system on
yourlawn andgarden equipmentenginefor the
periods of timelistedbelowprovided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper mainte­nance of your lawn andgardenequipmenten­gine. Your emission control system includes
parts such as the carburetor and the ignition
system. Where a warrantable condition exits,

POULAN/W EEDEATER will repair your lawn

and garden equipment engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warranty in­clude diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFAC-
TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any
emissionsrelated partonyour engine(as listed
under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)
is defectiveora defectinthe materialsorwork­manship of the engine causes the failure of
such an emission related part, the part will be
repairedor replacedby POULAN/WEEDEAT-

ER. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBI-

LITIES:As thelawn andgarden equipmenten­gine owner , you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance
listed in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/

WEEDEATERrecom mendsthat you retainall

receipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POULAN/

WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely

for the lack of receipts or for your failure to en­sure the performance of all scheduled mainte­nance. As the lawn and garden equipment
engine owner, you should be awarethat POU-

LAN/WEED EATER may deny you warranty

coverage if your lawn and garden equipment
engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved
modifications, or the use of parts not made or
approved by the original equipment manufac­turer. You are responsible for presenting your
lawn and garden equipment engine to a POU-

LAN/WEED EATER authorized repair center

as soon as a problem exists. Warrantyrepair s
should be completed in a reasonable amount
of time,notto exceed 30days. If youhave any
questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your near­est authorized servicecenteror call POULAN/

WEED EATER at 1--800--554--6723. WAR-

RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The
warranty period begins on the date the lawn
and garden equipment engine is purchased.
LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warranty
shall befor a period oftwoyears from theinitial
date of purchase. WHAT IS CO VERED: RE-
PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Re­pair or replacement of any warranted part will
be performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servicing
center. If you have any questions regarding
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contactyour nearestauthorizedservice
center or call POULAN/WEED EATER 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 effectof“repair orreplaceas necessary”
shall be warranted for 2 years. Any warranted
part whichisscheduledforreplacementasre­quired maintenance shall be warr anted for the
periodoftime up to thefirst scheduledreplace­ment point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The
ownershall not be chargedfordiagnosticlabor
which leads to the determination that a war­ranted part isdefectiveif the diagnostic work is
performed at an approved POULAN/WEED

EATER servicing center . CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may

be liable for damages to other engine compo­nents caused bythefailureof a warranted part
still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT COV-
ERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect,
or improper maintenance are not covered.
ADD--ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: Theuseof
add--on or modified parts can be grounds for
disallowing awarranty claim. POUL AN/WEED

EATER is not liable to cover failures of war-

ranted parts caused by the use of add--on or
modified parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If
you have any questions regarding your war­ranty rights and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearestauthorized service center
or call POULAN/WEED EATER at

1--800--554--6723. WHERE TO GET WAR-

RANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or re­pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED

EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS:AnyPOULAN/WEED

EATERapproved replacementpart usedinthe

performance of any warr anty maintenance or
repair on emission related parts will be pro­vided 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. MAINTE-
NANCE STA TEMENT: The owner is
responsible for the performance of all required
maintenanceasdefined intheowner’smanual.

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