CHAIN 18”:.325 Pitch, P33S-72 — Part No. 952-051321
GUIDE BAR 16”:
CHAIN 16”:
GUIDE BAR 20”:
CHAIN 20”:
SPARKPLUG:
SPARK PLUG GAP.
IGNITION:
MODULE AIR GAP:
OILER:
FUEL MIX:
MUFFLER:
2-
:■ 285 ■ ■ ■
2.8 cu. in. (46cc)
16” Guide Bar—Part No, 952-044372
.325 Pitch, P33S-66 — Pert No. 952-051320
20” Guide Bar — Phrt No. 952-044377
.325 Pitch, P33S-78 — Part No. 952-051322
Champion (C)J-4)
.025”
Solid State
.008” to .014”
Adjustable Automatic
Gaspline/Oil Mixture - 40:1 (see “Fueling Your Engine”)
Temperature Limiting/Spark Arresting
305
3.0 cu. in. (49cc)
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(See Additional Safety Instructions throug^hout this Manual)
GUARD AGAINST KICKBAGK
^ckback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious in
jury. Do not rely only on the safety devices provided with
your saw. As a chain saw user, you must take special safety
recautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from acci-
§
ent or iniuiy.
!^cKback occur when the moving chain con
tacts ^ olnect at the upper portion of the tip of
the goide bar or when the wood closes in and
pincnes 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 an instant. The result is a
lightning fast j reverse reaction which kicks the
lide bar up and back toward the operator. If the
saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide
bar, the guide bar can be rapidly dnven back to
ward the operator. Either of these reactions cap
cause loss of saw control which can result in seri
ous injury
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A KICKBACK WARNING
....
___________________
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK
1.
Recognize that kickback can happen. With a
basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce the
element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
2.
Never let the moving chain contact any object
at the tip of the guide ban Figure 1.
3.
Keep the working area free from obstructions
such as other trees, brandies, rocks, fences, stumps,
etc. Figure 2, Eliminate or avoid any obstruction
that your saw chain cotdd hit while you áre cutting
throu^ a particular log or branch,
4.
^ep your saw chain sharp and properly ten
sioned. A loose or dull chain can increase the chance
of kickback to occur. Follow manufacturer’s chain
shaipening 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 ti^tened after tensioning
the cnain.
Begin and continue cutting at full throttle. If
5,
the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater
chance for kickback to occur.
Cut one log at a time.
6.
Use extreme caution when re-entering a pre
7.
vious cut.
8,
Do not attempt plunge cuts.
Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could
9.
close a cut and pinch or fall into chain.
lO^Use the Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar and
Low-Kickback Chain specified for your saw;
MAEVTAIN CONTROL
Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both
1.
hands ^cmen the engine is running and don’t
let go. Figure 3 . A &m grip can neutralize kick-
Clear The
Working Area
Never Reverse
Hand
Positions
Figures
Stand To
The Left
Of The Saw
Elbow
Locked
Thumb On
Under Side
Of Handlebar
hand completely around the rear handle whether
. your
your are right handed or left handed. Keepyourleft
arm straight with the elbow locked.
2. Position your left hand on the front handlebar
so it is in a straight line with your right hand
on the rear handle when making bucking cuts.
Figure 3 . Never reverse right ana left hand posi
tions for any t3pe of cutting.
3. Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.
4i. Stand slightly to the left ride of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain. Figure 3 .
5. Do not overreach. You could be drawn or thrown
off balance and lose control of the saw.
6., Do not cut above shoulder height. It is difficult
to maintain control of the saw above shoulder height
^' places the moving chain dangerously close to
yoxu* upper body.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSITIUCTIONS (continued)
A WARNING
Because a chaiu saw is a higb-sj^d wood-cuttiug tool, special safety precau
tions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents. Careless or improper use
of this tool can cause serious ipjuiy^
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Ciiothing
Safety
Shoes
Figure 4
Safety Hat
Eye Protection
Heavy Duty Gloves
KNOWypUKSAW
1. Read your operator's manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions before
attempting to operate the unit.
Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who
2.
imderstand and can follow safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions fouhd in this manu;^.
4. Do not attempt to use your chain saw during
bad weather conditions such as strong wind, rain,
snow, ice, etc., or at night.
5. Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad
vance. Do not start cutting tmtif you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and, if you are fellingtrees,
a planned retreat path.
AVOID REACTIVE FORCES
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the chain
is suddenly stopped by beingpinched, caught, or by
contacting a foreign object m the wood. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the (bain force
usea to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite
direction of the chain rotation. Pinch-Kickbaek drives
the saw straight hack toward the operator. Pull-In pulls
the saw away from the operator. Either reaction can result
in loss of control and possibly serious injury.
To avoid Pinch-Kickback;
1. Be extremely aware of situations or obstruc
tions that can cause material to pinch the top of or
otherwise stop the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from
an under-cut when bucking.
To avoid Pull-In;
1. Always begin cutting with the engine at full
throttle and the saw housing against wood.
2. Use wedges made of plastic or wood, (never of
metal) to hold the cut open.
PIANAHEIAD
1. Wear protective gear. Figure 4 v Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non-slip soles; sni^fitting cIothing;beavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye protiecripn such as imn-fogging, vented ga^es or fac^
screen; an approved safety hard hat; andsound ba^^
riers-^-^ear plugs or mufflers to protc^ your hearing.
Regular users shpuld have bealuig cheijied regularfy
as chain saw noise can damUge hearing
2. Kebp childreih bystanders, and animsds a
minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away fromthe
work sp^a. Dp npt allow other people or animals to
he heah^e chain saw when souring or operaringthe
chainsaw.
3.
Do
not^ handde or operate a chaiu saw when
you are fatigued^ iHt oi* bpeet, pr if yOU aro un^
der the ixiiluence of alcohol, d^
tion. You must be in good physical con<htion mid
mentally aleri. Chain saw work is strenuous. If you
have^^^ a^ that ndght he agi^^
strenuous work, check with your doctorhefoie oper
ating a chain saw.
If situations occur which are not covered in thismanual, use ettre and good judgment* Contact your Service
¿eater if " '
4
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
1.
areas where fuel is mixe^ poured, or stored.
There should he no smoking, open flames, or work
that could cause sparks. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.
2.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare
ground; store fuel in a cool, diy, well ventilated place*
and use an approved, marked container for ail fuel
purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
3.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the liiel-
4.
ingsite before stmi;ingthe engine.
Do not smoke while handling fliel or while op
6.
erating the saw.
Tiirn the engine off and let your saw cool in a
6.
non--combustible area^ not on diy leaves, styaw,
paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit.
Store the unit and fuel in an arm where fuel vapors
7.
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heat
ers, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged,
impro]^rly i^usted, or not completely and
seciirmy assembled.
2.
Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas.
3.
Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree.
4,
Position all parts of your body to the left of cut
and away from the saw chain when the engine
is running.
5.
Cut wood on^ Do not use your saw to piy or shove
away limbs, roots, or other objects.
6.
Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never tiy to start the saw when the guide bar is in a
cut or kerf
7. Use extreme caution when cutting small size
brush and saplings. Slender matenal can catch
the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you
off balance.
8. Be alert for sprin^ack when cutting a limb that
is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb
or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is re
leased.
9. Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a
cut. Applying pressure can Cause you to lose control
when the cut is completed.
10. Stop the engine before setting the saw down.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
1. Have aU chain saw service performed by a qualiHed service dealer with the exception of me
items listed in the maintenance section of this manu
al. For example, if improper tools are used to remove
or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch, struc
tural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the
flywheel to burst.
2.
Keep ftiel apd oil caps, screws, and fasteners
securely tightened.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or
3.
fuelmixture^
4.
Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For cor
rection, refer to “Carburetor Adjustments.”
5.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign ob
ject. Check for alignment, binding, breakage, and
mounting of moving parts and any other condition
that may affect the operation of the unit. Check
guards and all other parts to see if each will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Any part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or re
placed by using the instructions in mis manual or by
taking your unit to your Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Disconnect the spark plug before performing
any maintenance except for carburetor ac(just-
ments.
7. Never modi^ your saw in any way. Use only at
tachments supplied or specifically recommend^ by
the manufacturer.
8. Always replace the handguard immediately if
it becomes damaged, broken, or is other wise
removed,
CAIUIY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY
1. Hand carry with the engine stoppe^ the
muffler away from your body, and the ^de bar
and chain to the rear covered preferably with a scab
bard,
2. Before transporting in any vehicle or storing
in any enclosure, allow^oursawto cool complete
ly, cover the bar and chain, and properly secure to
avoid turnover, fuel spillage, or damage.
3. Empty the hiel tank before storing the took
Use up the fuel left in the carburetor bv starting flie
engine and letting the engine run until it stops.
4. Store unit and hiel in a dry area out of the
reach of children. Do not store where fuel vapors
can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water
heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
NOTE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use
of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood ves
sel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and wrists
swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orvmsts, discon
tinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who operate
power tools on a continual and regular basis must
monitor closèly their physical condition and the con
dition of this tool.
NOTICE: Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations,
Section 1910.266(5); ANSI 133,1 (American National
Standard Safety Requirements); and relevant state
NOTE; When cutting fibrous material such as palms, pampas ^ass, yucca, etc., clean the cooling system (in-
^ eluding cylinder cooling nhs) after every other refuming.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
A. INTRODUCTION
Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and in
cludes the following safety features as standard equip
ment:
• Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar
• Low-Kickback Chain
• , Handguard
• Spark Arrestor
• Temperature Limiting Muffler
• Anti-vibration System
• Turbo Clean"* Air Filter System
A WARNING
The following features aré included on your saw
to he^ reduce the hazard of kickback; however,
such léatures will not totally eliminate this dan
gerous reaction. As a chain saw user, do not rely
only on safety devices. You must follow all safety
precautions, instructions, and maintenance in
this manual to help avoid kickback and other
forces which can result in serious iiijury.
B. KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES
• RedUced-Eickback Guide Bar, designed with a
small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danrer zone on the bar tip. Figure 5. A Redu
ced-Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been dem
onstrated to significantly reduce the number and se
riousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance
with the safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by the American National Stan
dards Institute, Inc., Standard B175.1 -1991.
• Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a contoured
depth gauge and guard link which deflect kickback
force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cut
ter. Figure 5. Low-Kickback Chain is chain which
has met kickback perform2mce requirements of
ANSI B175.1 (Safety Requirements for GasolinePowered Chain Saws) when tested on a rejiresentative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch dis
placement specified in ANSI B175.1.
• Handguard, designed to reduce the chance of your
left hand contacting the chain ifyourhand slips off
the front handlebar.
• Position of front and rear handlebars, de
signed with distance between handles and “in-line”
with each other. The ^read and “in-line” position
of the hands prorided by this design work together
to give balance and resistance in controlling
ot of the saw back toward the operator
occurs.
Caiitourad
Depth Gau^
Etoo^ted
Guard Link
Deflecta
Kidd>adc Force
Baduced Kit^cbedc.
Symmetric&l Guide Bar
Small
BadiuiTip
And Allows Wood
To Gradudl)'
Ride Into Cutter
C. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Your saw is equipped with a temperature limit
ing muffler and spark arresting screen which
meets the requirements of Caiifomia Codes
4442 and 4443, All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Maine, Washington, and Oregon require
a spark áriestor screen by law. ^
R you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you axe legaUy re
sponsible for maintaining the operating condi
tion of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation
of the law, l^fer to the **Spark Arrestor** sec
tion for maintenance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
D. CARTON CONTENTS
KEY
m
1.
Engine
Guide Bar
2.
3.
Engine Oil
Operator's Manual (not shown)
Loose Parts Bag (not shown)
LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:
4. Chain
5, Scrench
E. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. After removing the contents from the carton,
check parts against the Carton Contents list.
2. Examine the paries for damage. Do not use dam
aged parts.
3. Nodfyyour PdULAN PJiO dealer immediaiely if
a paH is missing or damaged,
NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an
empty fuel tank.
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
Symmetrical
Guide Bar
Large
Radius Tip
Figure 5
Chaio With High
Kiddback Potential
Cao Obstruct
Material
A. GETTING READY
1. READ YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CAREFULIY
Your Operator’s Manual has been developed to help
you prepare your saw fpr use and to understand its
safe operation. It is important that you read your
manual completely to become familiar with the
unit before you begin assembly or attempt opera
tion. Your POULAN PRO dealer is available to
show you how to operate your saw Be sure to ask
for his assistance.
B. ATTACHING THE SPUR (Optional)
The spur is a special piece of equipment de
signed to assist thei cutting operation. When as
sembled to saw, the spur will dig into tree or log and:
• relieve contact pressure adding ease to the
sawing operation.
• allow the saw to be more easily rotated or
pivoted into the cut.
To Install:
1. Remove the bar clamp nuts, bar clamp, and plastic
spacer. Figure 6. Discard plastic spacer.
NOTE; Be sure to remove the plastic spacer on the
bar stud (between bar clamp and crankcase).
2. Remove the isolator bracket screw. Figure?.
3. Remove and discard the spacer under the isolator
bracket. Figure 7.
4. Position the spur over the two holes in the shroud.
Figure 6, Make sure the bottom screw hole tab on
the spur is positioned betw^eh the shroud and the
isolator bracket (where the spacer was removed).
5. Insert the two spur screws and tighten evenly and
securely.
2. HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE:
a. Protective gloves.
b. Approved, marked fuel container.
c. One gallon regular unleaded gasoline.
d. 2 (ycle, air-cooled engine oil (See the “Fueling
Your Engine” section).
e. E|ar and Chain Oil (See the “Bar and Chain Oil”
section).
£ Scrench.
Figure 6
Isolator
Bracket
Isolator
Bracket
Screw
Spacer
Figure 7
NOTES
-7-
e. ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN
• Your saw is equ^ped with a Reduced-Kick
back Bar and a Low-^ckback Chain.
• Always use the Reduced-Backback Guide
Bar and Low-Kickback Chain specified for
your chain saw model when replacing these
parts. See the “Specifications^ section.
A WARNING
Do not start the engine without the guide bar and
chain completely assembled. Otherwise, the
clutch can come off and serious injury can result.
I CAUnON: I Wear protective gloves when han
dling or operating your saw. The chain is sharp
and can cut you even when it is not moving!
1. Removetheharclampnuts, bar clamp, and ]}}astic
spacer if you have not already done so. Discaard
plastic spacer.
2. Turn the adjusting screw (Fig^ lO) counter
clockwise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as
it will go to the rear.
3. Mount the guide bar imth the slotted end over the
moimting studs. Figi^ 8 . Position the adjusting
pin in the adjusting pin hole. Figure 8.
4. Hold the chain with the cutters facing as shown in
Figure 9 (inset).
5. Place the chain over and behind the clutch drum
and onto the sprocket. Figure 9 . Fit the bottom of
the drive links between the teeth in the sprocket.
6. Slide the ^de bar towaid the rear of the saw as far
as possible.
7. Start at the top of the bar and fit chain drive links
into the groove around the guide bar. Figure 9.
8. Turn the adjusting pin clockwise until the chain is
snug in the guide bar groove. Figure 10.
D. CHAIN TENSION
• Ck>rrect Chaiu Tensipu is very im^rtant—
- A loose chain will wear thè bar and itself
- A loose chain can jtunp off the bar while you are
cutting
- A tight chain can break or damage the saw and/
orbar.
• The chain stretches during use, especi^y
when new. Check tension periodically as follows:
- each time the saw is used;
- more frequently when the chain is nev^
- as the chain warms up to normal operating
temperature.
• Chain tension is correct when the chain:
~ can be lifted about 1/8" from the Guide Bar at a
point near the middle of the bar and
will move freely around the bar.
installing a new chain, allowthe chain to
be lifted 1/4" from the bar. Thereafter, follow the
instructions as indicated.
• Chain tensioning procedure:
I WARNING: i Always wear ^oves when handl-
ihg the chain. The chain is shaxm and can cut
you even when it is not moving!
NOTE; The bar clamp nuts must be no more than
finger tight to tension the chain correctly.
NÓTE; Hold tip of guide bar up through step 4.
1. yft up the tip of the guide bar and turn the adjust
ing screw clockwise until the chain does not sag be
neath the guide bar. Figúrelo.
2. Check the tension by lifting the chain from the
guide bar at the center of the bar. Figure 11.
-8-
9. Hold the guide bar against the saw frame and in
stall the bar clamp,
10, Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight
only. Tighten bar clamp nuts after chain is
tensioned.
IL Proceed to the “Chain Tension” section.
ole Above Slot
Bar
Mounting
Studs
Figures
Figure 9
3. Cohtmue adjusting the adjusting Screw until the
tension is correct.
4. Lift up the tip of the guide bar and tighten the bar