Poulan PP4218 TYPE 1, PP3816 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

Poulan PRO /

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

PP3816 / PP4218

For Occasional Use Only

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KITCHEN,, CLEANING ann OUTnO_ APPLI_VCm3 COMSINED

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.

f_l

Read and understand the instruction manuel before

using the chain saw.

Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar

and chain combination on the label

WARNING! Contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject

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

_ 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 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 / Safety Hat

Protection

.__. _.j Eye

Snug Fittinc Heavy Duty

Clothing Gloves

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

Keep children, bystanders, end 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 end men- tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If

you have any condition that might be aggra- vated by strenuous work, check with your

doctor before operating a chain sew.

-,e,,! ep.ol.r Protection

Safety Safety Chaps Shoes

• 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 hotd the fly- wheel when servicing the ctutch, 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- JUSTMENT

• 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 PRO_; accessories and replacement 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 cooi before refueling.

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

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

Wipe up all fuel spilts 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 teaves,

straw, paper, etc. SIowly 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

_L, 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 issuddenly 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.

q,,_;, f, Kickback Path

r .......

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 bar nuts are securely tight- ened after tensioning the chain.

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfullspeed. 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),

• 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

leill tel _

handlebar

hand positions

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of handlebar

• 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 teft thumb under the front

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

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

locked,

• 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 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

shoutder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

_i, 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, aed 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 significantIy re- duce the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoiine powered

chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

__a,] Radius Tip

Symm°trio ,Gu,de a,I'%;

• 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 8175.1,

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 off the front haediebar,

• 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.

Contoured Depth Gauge

"_ "_Cani_"_ Obstruct Matedal

_iWARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENTAND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-

SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICK- BACK, Kickback is a lightning fast action

which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator, Kickback can be

caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback

can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe guide bar. This action may

Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL P/N Length CHAIN P/N PP3816 952044942 16" 952051547 PP4218 952044926 18" 952051548

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

mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-

abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- tions for Commercial Logging,

Large Radius Tip

D Elongated Guard Link

....

into oulter

BAR

push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op- erator. Either of these events may cause you to Iose control of the saw which could result in

serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO

YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID

KICKBACK. Reduced-kickback guide bars and low-kickback saw chains reduce the

chance and magnitude of kickback and are recommended, Your saw has a low kickback

chain and bar as original equipment, Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho-

rized servicing dealer. Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servic-

ing deaIer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer.

• Tip contact in some cases may cause alight- ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking guide

bar up and back toward 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 control of the saw which could result in

serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon devices built into your saw,

,_ WARNING: Computed kickback

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

your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance with CSA (Cana-

dian Standards Association) and ANSI stan- dards. When purchasing replacement bar and

chain, considerations should be given to the lower CKA values, Lower CKA values repre- sent safer angles to the user, higher values in-

dicate more angle and higher kick energies. Computed angles represented indicate total

energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback, Activated

angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting

kick angle of saw, In all cases lower CKA val- ues represent a safer operating environment

for the user. The following guide bar and chain combina- tions meet kickback requirements of CSA

Standards Z62,1, Z62,3, & ANSI B175.1 when used on saws listed in this manual. Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and

may not meet the CKA requirements per standard.

CKA without chain brake

33 °

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

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvessel damageinotherwisehealthypeople.If symptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,

lossofstrength,changeinskincolorortexture,

orlossoffeelinginthefingers,hands,orjoints,

discontinuetheuseofthistoolandseek medicalattention.Ananti-vibrationsystem

doesnotguaranteetheavoidanceofthese

problems.Userswhooperatepowertoolson acontinualandregularbasismustmonitor

closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe

conditionofthistool SPECIALNOTICE: 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 locale

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly. ATTACHING TH E BAR & CHAIN (If not

already attached)

_i&WARNING: if received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly assembled and alt 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 bar nuts and the clutch cover from the saw.

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

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., in accordance with: ANSI B175.1-2000 American National

Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws - Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1-03 Chain Saws - Occupational Heatth and Safety CSA Z62.3-96 Chain Saw Kickback Occu-

pational Health and Safety

(_ oo_.o _ Adjusting

Screw

Tensioning Rac_k _

4. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Clutch cover

Bar nuts Location of

_b spacer

Chain adjustment tool _==_===_

(Bar Tool)

3. Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclock- wise to move the tensioning rack as far as

it will go toward the front of the bar.

shipping

7"*

Bar bolts

Guide bar _

5. Carefully remove the chain from the pack- age. Hold chain with the drive links as

shown.

_ ip of

Bar

DIIREOTION OF ROTATION

Cutters DepthGauge

DriveLinks

6. Placechainoverandbehindclutchre- tainer,fittingthedrivelinksintheclutch

drumsprocket.

7. Fitbottomofdrivelinksbetweenthe teethinthesprocketinthenoseofthe guidebar.

8. Fitchaindrivelinksintobargroove.

9. Pullguidebarforwarduntilchainissnug

inguidebargroove.Ensurealldrive

linksareinthebargroove.

10.Holdguidebaragainstthesawframe

andinstalltheclutchcover.

11.Replacethebarnutsandtightenfinger

tight.Oncethechainistensionedyou willneedtotightenbarnuts.

CHAINTENSION

(includingunitswithchainalreadyh_stalled)

AI_ WARNING: Wear protective gloves

when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

NOTE: When adjusting 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.

Checking the tension:

Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust- ment tool (bar tool) to move chain around

guide bar. If the chain does not rotate, itis too tight. Ifthe chain is too loose, itwill sag below

the bar.

Guide

Bar

Bar Nuts

Chain Adjustment

Adjusting Toot

Screw (Bar Tool)

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very h_portant. Chains stretch during use. This is especially true

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

use and refuel your saw. An adjusting screw (located on the guide

bar) is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see illustration).

1. Loosen bar nuts until theyare fingertight against the clutch cover.

2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail.

Adjusting

Screw

3. Using bar tool. roll chain around guide bar

to ensure all links are in bar groove.

4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar. then turn ad-

justing screw until sag does not exist.

5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with the bar tool.

Bar Nuts

6. Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool

to move chain around guide bar.

7. If chain does not rotate, it is too tight. Slightly loosen bar nuts and loosen

chain by turning the adjusting screw.

Retighten bar nuts.

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

the chain is loose.

_,WARNING: If the saw is operated

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

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

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

Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle

Adjustment Tool

(Bar Tool) _ Starter Rope

ON/STOP Switch Choke/

Chain Muffler Lever

Bar Bar Oil Fill Cap Sprocket Hole Primer Bulb

Starter Housing Fuel Mix Pill Cap

Idle

Throttle Chain Chain

Lockout Brak ,_ \'-_ _,_,_-,¢-/ Direction

HandleRear X_ Adjusting Screw__. of Travel

Throttle Clutch Cover Trigger Bar Nuts

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTi-LE 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 idleare 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 car- buretor to provide quicker starting.

Cylinder _C°ver

Chain Catcher

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 kick- back. The chain brake activates manually if the

front hand guard is pushed forward. The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand

guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. CHAIN TENSION

It is nomqal for a new chain to stretch during the first 15 minutes of operation. You should check

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

Guide Bar

WARNING: Muffler is very hot during

and after use. Do not touch the muffler or el- low combustible material such as dry grass

or fuel to do so.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel

handling information in the safety rules sec- tion of this manual before you begin. If you do

not understand the fuel handling h_formation do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help

from someone that does understand the h_- formation or carl the customer assistance

help line at 1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

WARNIN G: Remove fuel cap slowly

when refueling.

HELPFUL I

To obtain the correct oilmix I

r/ ratio, pour 8.2 ounces of I '/ 2-cycle synthetic oil into I

one gallon of fresh gas. J

This engine leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline

must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater

brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-

lh_e. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95 ml) container of Poulan/Weed Eater brand syn- thetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-

tainer into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to achieve the prober fuel mixture.

DO NOT USE automotive or marine oil These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel foilow the instructions printed on

the container. Always read and follow the safety rules fisted 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 quickly 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 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 PRO_; bar and chain oil is

recommended to protect your unit against ex- cessive wear from heat and friction. Poulan

PRO® oil resists high temperature thinning.

If Poulan PROn; bar and chain oil is eat available, use a good grade BAE 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 ethaeo] or mett_-

anal) can attract moisture which leads to sepa- ration and formation of acids during storage.

is certified to operate on un-

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while instorage. To avoid engine prob-

lems, 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. CHAIN BRAKE

Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front han-

dle as far as possible. The chain brake must be disengaged before cutting with the saw.

_,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" (40 - 45 cm) of rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.

Starter Rope Handle

Left Hand

on Front

Handle

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 re-

wind slowly. For cold weather starting, start the unit at

PULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL OH O KE

position.

f_ !f your engine still does not I

_!____] start after following these I

I _\ HELPFUL TIP I

_J instructions, pleas e carl I

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.

1-800-554-5723. I

IGNITION

SWITCH

STOP

Lever

1. MoveON/STOPswitchtotheONposi-

tion.

2. Pullchoke/fastidleleverouttothefull

extent(totheFULLCHOKEposition).

3. Slowlypressprimerbulb6times.

4. Pullthestarterropesharply5timeswith

yourrighthand.Then.proceedtothe

nextstep.

NOTE:Iftheenginesoundsasifitistrying tostartbeforethe5thpull,stoppullingand

immediatelyproceedtothenextstep.

5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe

HALFCHOKEposition.

CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER

OFF

HALF

FULL

Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly

the unit isflooded, if engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call

1-800-554-6723.

CHAIN BRAKE

_L, WARNING: if the brake band is worn

too thh_ 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 ser-

vice dealer, Take your unit to the place of pur- chase 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 automaticaily (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

Engaged

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

7. Allow the engine to run for approximate- ly 5 seconds. Then. squeeze and re-

lease the 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. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the FULL CHOKE position to set the fast idle, then push the lever in to the HALF

CHOKE position.

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

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

5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to

allow engine to return to idle speed.

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.

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

_WARNING: When performing the

following procedure, the engine must be turned off.

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

chain saw approximately 14" (35 cm) above a stump or other wooden surface. Release

your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide

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

OPERATING TIPS

• Check chain tension before first use and

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

• Out 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 end sand. Even a

small amount of dirt wilt 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.

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

• Begin cutting with the sew 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.

• Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- gine to idle. If you run the sew at full throtbe without a cutting load, unneces-

sary wear can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. It is recommended that

the engine not be operated for lon- ger than 30 seconds at full throttle.

• 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

_, WAR NIN G: Check for broken or dead

branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut near buildings or

electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fail, nor cut at night since you will not be

aIe 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.

• Cleartheworkarea. You needacieararee all around the tree so you can have secure

footing.

• The chain sew operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is

likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.

• 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 thetrunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. Check for broken or dead branches which

can fal_ on you while cutting. Make sure there is enough room for the tree to fail. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree lengths

from the nearest person or other objects. En- gine 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 fail.

.<2. Plan a clear retreat path

(}*"_ - Direction of Fall

45 ° / ,_

_,/,e¢

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. If us-

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. Out 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'; I /

_ _.f .._,ff _ -'_:_

• After removing the wood from the notch, make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch. This is done by making e cut about

two inches (5 cm) higher than the center of the notch. This will leave enough uncut wood

between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge. This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall

Closing of notch

NOTE: Before felHng cut is complete, use wedges to open the cut if 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 fell- ing 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 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 tackle, or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE (BUCKING)

BucMng is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size,

Opening of felling

_i 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 opera- tor,

• 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 of the saw resulting in injury

and/or damage to the saw, Stop the saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut

until the saw can be removed easily. Restart 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 log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

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

Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log.

When overcutting use light downward pres- sure.

\X_b=I vercutting _ _

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,

_IWARNING: 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 cut on compression side of log

Second cut

First cut on compression side of tog

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 il-

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.

Using a log for support

Using a support stand

LIMBING AND PRUNING

_WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving

chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or

pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury.

2 nd Cut

I st Cut

_/1st Cut

2 nd Cut X_

,_,,,_ I st Cut

_i_ WARNIN G: Never climb into a tree to

limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat- forms, a log, or in 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 footing

and balance,

• Watch out for springpoles. Spfingpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw

chain and whip toward you orpull you off bal- ance. Use extreme caution when cutting

small size limbs or slender material,

• Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure.

Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is

released.

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

LIMBING

• Always limbatreeafter itis cutdown. 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 felled 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,

• Always use an overcut to cut small and free- ly hanging limbs, Undercutting could cause

limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

PRUNING

_bWARNING: Limit pruning to limbs

shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. Get a

professional to do the job.

• Make your first cut 1/3of the way through the bottom of the limb.

• Next make a 2rid cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a

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

(hiPrd !Sec° nd cut_'_'_

Collar tit_

X,,_!_ _ First cut

Pruning technique

i_WARNING:Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an

authorized or Master Service Dealer.

HELPFUL TIP

f_'k repairs ether than the rec-

[_ I,_ _ ommended maintenance

_ .,J,_/ described in the instruction

_ manuat performed by an

If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the

product, Electrolux Home Products. Inc.. may not pay for repairs under war-

ranty. Itis your responsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check:

Fuel mixture level .... Before each use

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

Chain tension ....... Before each use

Chain sharpness ..... Before each use

For damaged parts ... Before each use

For loose caps ...... Before each use

For loose fasteners... Before each use

For loose parts ...... Before each use

Inspect and Clean:

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

Complete saw ....... After each use

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

Chain brake ......... Every 5 hours*

Spark arresting screen

and muffler .......... Every 25 hours*

Replace spark plug . Yearly Replace fuel filter ... Yearly

* Hours of Operation -

Each hour of operation is approximately 2 tanks of fuel.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, the operator must main- tain unit as instructed in this manual. Various

adjustments will need to be made periodicaF ly to properly maintain your unit.

• Onceayear, replacett_e spark plug, airfilter, and check guide bar and chain for wear. A

new spark plug and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

IMPORTANT: Hav e all

authorized service dealer.

NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw after engine stops.

Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank.

• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure en-

gine stops; then restart engine and continue.

• Fuel Tank - Do not use saw if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

• Oil Tank - Do not use saw if oil tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

Bar Nuts Chain

Muffler Cylinder Shield

Air Filter Handle Screws Vibration Mounts

Starter Housing Front Hand Guard

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull

chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING.

CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar mainte-

nance:

• Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.

• Saw has to be forced through the cut.

• Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain.

Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is sharpened. A worn guide bar will

damage the chain and make cutting difficult. After each use. ensure ON/STOP switch is in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust

from the guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar:

• Move ON/STOP switch to STOR

• Loosen and remove bar nuts and clutch cover. Remove bar and chain from saw.

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

Remove Sawdust From _ _

Guide Bar G_ov__._"

Oil Holes * a

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

with a flat file.

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

'_ File Rail Edges_ r] r]

Worn Groove Correct Groove

and Sides I U I

Square ] ]

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,

the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when ex- cess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If re-

placement 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. CHECK FUEL MIXTURE LEVEL

• See FUELING ENGINE under the OP- ERATION section.

LUBRICATION

Bar Oil Fill

• See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL under the OPERATION section.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

• After each use. inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and

decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CHECK CHAIN BRAKE

See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.

CLEAN AIR FILTER CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or

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

Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-

mance of the engine and increases fuel con- sumption and harmful emissions. Always

clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first.

Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A used air filter can never be completely

cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air fil- ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op-

eration, or annually, whichever comes first.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove cylinder cover.

3. Remove air filter cover and air filter.

4. Clean the air filter using hot soapywater.

Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com- pletely before reinstalling.

5. Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.

6. Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.

Tighten securely.

Air Filter

Cover

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

Cylinder Cover

,_ WARNING: The muffler on this prod-

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

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen,

and must be removed to avoid creating afire hazard or affecting engine performance. Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks

occur.

Spark

Arresting

Screen

Muffler

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN

Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op- eration or annually, whichever comes first.

1. Loosen and remove the nut from the ex- haust outlet cover.

2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover.

3. Remove spark arresting screen. Handle screen carefully to prevent damage.

4. Clean the spark arresting screen gently

with a wire brush. Replace screen if

breaks are found.

5. Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts.

6. Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely.

Exhaust Outlet

Cover

Nut

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

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

runs better, ignition timing is fixed and non- adjustable.

1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2. Remove the cylinder cover.

3. Pull off the spark plug boot.

4. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark

plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap

should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).

6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3

screws. Tighten securely.

Cylinder

Cover

Spar_

Plug Boot

Spark

Plug

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

To replace fuel filter, drain your unit by run- ning it dry of fuel. Remove fuel cap and its

connected retainer from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove from line. Replace and re-

assemble.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY sec- tion.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chah3 sharpening is a complicated task and requires special tools. We recommend that

you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

A_, WARNING: The chain will be moving

during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety

precautions, The chain must not move at idle speed, The carburetor has been carefully set at the

factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions:

• Chain moves at idle. See iDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure.

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

justing procedure.

Idle Speed-T

Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle is too fast. If tt_eengine stalls, idle is too slow. Ad- just speed until engine runs without chain

movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too stow). The idle speed screw is located in the

area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.

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

• Turn idle screw (T) counterclockwise to decrease engine speed.

if you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer

assistance help line at 1-800-554-6723.

_WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:

• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.

• Store chain saw and fuel in a welt venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach

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

• Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp

object cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store chain saw weII out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the

season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your chain saw is to be stored for a period

of time:

• Clean saw thoroughly before storage.

• Store in a clean dry area.

• Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar.

• Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.

FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA-

TION section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fueI gum depos-

its during storage. Add stabilizer to the gaso- line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz-

er containers, Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

Poulan/Weed Eater 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this oil, you can add a fuel sta-

bilizer to your fuel tank,

HELPFUL TIP ]

/rt]_l_,_" _ oil mixture, the oil will sep a- |

[l_/jlFl_l]l_l rate from the gas. |

_J_'._] We recommend that you |

_lJlrJ Shake the gas can weekly |

ENGINE

• Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled)

through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib-

ute oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

During storage of your gae/ |

to insure proper blending of | the gas and oi!. J

• Replace spark plug with new one of rec-

ommended type and heat range.

• Clean air filter.

• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.

• At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline

to oil ratio.

OTHER

• Do not store gasolh_e from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

_ WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all 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. Idle speed requires not idle adjustment.

properly. 2. Carburetor requires

Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter. accelerate. 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean 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.

Chain moves 1. Idle speed requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the at idle speed, adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.

CAUSE

1. ignition switch off.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel tank empty.

4. Spark plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.

adjustment.

2. Clutch requires repair. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.

2. See "Difficult Starting" in Operation Section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

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

repair or replace.

1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the Service and Adjustments Section.

2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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

new Poulan PRO<_ 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 Pro- ducing 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 im-

proper handling, improper maintenance, or the use of accessories and/or attachments

not specifically recommended by ELEC- TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this chain saw. Additionalty, this warranty does

not cover damage caused by improper han- dling, improper maintenance, or if the saw is

altered in any way which in our judgement af- fects its condition or operation. This warranty does not cover tune-up, spark plugs, filters,

starter ropes, starter springs, chain sharpen- ing, bars, chains, and other parts which wear

and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period. This warran-

ty does not cover predelivery set-up, instaF lation of guide bar and chain, and normal ad-

justments explained in the instruction manual such as carburetor adjustments and

chain tension adjustments. This warranty does not cover transportation costs. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE. NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR

OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX-

PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWAR- RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR

LiMiTATiONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRO- DUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue models, de-

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

tion to any purchaser.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- TIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, California Air Resources Board, Envi- ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME

PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the

emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off-road engine. In

California, atl small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. 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 awarrantable condition exists, ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

INC., will repair your small off-roed engine en- gine at no cost to you. Expenses covered un- der warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVER- AGE: if any emissions related part on your en- gine (as listed under Emissions Control War-

ranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine

causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSlBIU- TIES: As the small off-roed engine engine owner, you are responsible for the perfor-

mance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, INC., recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but ELECTROLUX

HOME PRODUCTS, iNC., cannot deny war- ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your

failure to ensure the performance of all sched- uled maintenance. As the smaII off-road en-

gine engine owner, you should be aware that ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,

unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equip-

ment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,

authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed

30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you

should contact your nearest authorized service center or call ELECTROLUX HOME PROD-

UCTS, iNC., at 1-800-554-6723.

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