Poulan S1970 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d'lnstructions

For Occasional Use Only

WARNING:

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

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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.

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Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.

WARNING! Contactingtheguidebartipwithanyobject

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

rious injury.

Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar

and chain combination on the label

Starting Reminder

Move ON/STOP switch to

_ _ the ON position.

Prime 6X Slowly press primer bulb

(_)_ 6 times.

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m

Full Choke

®%

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

tion).

_ WARNING: Always disconnect

spark plug wire and place wire where itcan-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor

adjustments.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool, special safety precautions must
be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.

m

Pull 5X Pull the starter rope

_ ")('_ _ right hand.

f';_-%_ Push the choke/fast idle
k.2) _! /2 lever in to the HALF

Hall Choke CHOKE position.

f3"-,_'bJII Pull the starter rope sharply

k_) f/-/'

Pull to Slart the engine starts.

PLAN AHEAD

• Read this manual carefully until you com-

• Restrict the use of your saw to adult users

• Wear protective gear. Always use steeF

sharply 5 times with your

with your right hand until

pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions before attempting to use the unit.

who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-

tions found in this manual.

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip

gloves;eyeprotectionsuchasnon-fog-

ging,ventedgogglesorfacescreen;an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-

ers(earplugsormufflers)toprotectyour

hearing.Regularusersshouldhavehear-
ingcheckedregularlyaschainsawnoise

candamagehearing.Securehairabove
shoulderlength.

Hearing/ SafetyHat

Protection

-__._.j Eye

Snug
Fitting HeavyDuty

Clothing Gloves

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

• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away from

the work area. Do not aflow other people
or 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 aIcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and 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 saw.

• Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. Do not start cutting until you have a
clear work area, secure footing, and, if you

are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

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

standers or any combination of these per-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.

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

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

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

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

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

you to lose control when the cut is 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.

"_11_11_ Protection

Safety SafetyChaps

Shoes

• 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

• Haveallchainsawserviceperformed bya
qualified service dealer with the exception

of the items listed inthe maintenance sec-
tion ofthis manual. For example, ifimprop-

er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-
wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and

cause the flywheet to burst.

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

• Never modify your saw in any way.

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

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

• Use only Poulan_; accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

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

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,

or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-
gine to cool before refueling.

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

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

Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

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

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

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

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

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

KICKBACK

_,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-Kickbackcanoccurwhenthethe
woodclosesinandpinchesthemoving

sawchaininthecutalongthetopofthe

guidebarandthesawchainissuddenly

stopped.Thissuddenstoppingofthe

chainresultsinareversalofthechain

forceusedtocutwoodandcausesthe
sawtomoveintheoppositedirectionofthe
chainrotation.Thesawisdrivenstraight

backtowardtheoperator.

• Pull4ncanoccurwhenthemovingchain

contactsaforeignobjectinthewoodinthe

cutalongthebottomoftheguidebarandthe
sawchainissuddenlystopped.Thissudden

stoppingpullsthesawforwardandaway
fromtheoperatorandcouldeasilycausethe

operatortolosecontrolofthesaw.

AvoidPinch-Kickback:

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

the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

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

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

Avoid Pull-In:

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

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

N(_\ j_ Kickback Path

• Beginandcontinuecuttingatfultspeed. 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

Thumbon

underside of
handlebar

X

hand positions

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.

!

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

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

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

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

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

locked.

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

bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
hand positions for any type of cutting.

• Stand with your weight evenly balanced on
both feet.

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

with the cutting chain.

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

SaW.

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

shoulder height.

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

KICKBACKSAFETY FEATURES

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 precautions,
instructions, and maintenance inthis manual

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

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

size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar

has been demonstrated to significantly re-
duce the number and seriousness of kick-

backs when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered

chain saws as set by ANSi B175.1.

Reduced Kickback SymmetricaJ Guide Bar

_all Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar I-,_.,_

E

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

which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low-

Kickback Chain has met kickback per-
formance requirements when tested on a

representative sample of chain saws be-
low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified

in ANSI B175.1.

Low-Kickback _ and allowswood

Chain to gradaally ride

• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain
ff your hand slips oft the front handlebar.

• 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

Large Radius Tip

D Elongated Guard Link

....

into cufter

_=WARNING: WE DO NOT REP-

RESENT AND 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 of tt_eguide bar. This action may
push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op-

erator. Either of these events may cause you
to lose control of the saw which could result in

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

YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW
PROPERLY 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 deaIer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a servic-

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

• Tip contact insome cases may cause a light-
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.

_L, WARNING: Computed kickback

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed inthe
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 aHcases 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.

Computed kickback angle (CKA)

BAR |

MODEL P/N Length

S1970 952044368 14" |

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.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through proionged 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

weather has been linked to blood vessel
damage in otherwise healthy people. If

symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,
loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,

or loss of feeling inthe fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek

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

problems. Users who operate power tools on
a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.

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

arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and

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 all 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 plastic shipping spacer (if
present).

Table

CHAIN P/N J CKA without chain brake

/

952051209 ! 33°

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

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

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

responsible for maintaining the operating
condition of these parts. Failure to do so is
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE

section for maintenance of the spark
arresting screen.

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

use care and good judgement. If you need
assistance, contact your authorized service
dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.

STANDARDS: This saw is listed by Under-
writer's Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:

ANSI B175.1-2000 American National
Standards for Gasoline-Powered Chain

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

pational Health and Safety

I

Clutch cover

Bar nuts Location of

"_ shipping

Chain adjustment tool

(Bar Tool) _=======_

spacer

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

portant when assembling the bar, that the
pin located on the adjusting screw aligns
into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will

move the adjustment pin up and down the
screw. Locate this adjustment before you

begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See

following illustration.

Inside
viewof
clutch

cover

Adjustmentlocatedonclutchcover

4. Turntheadjustingscrewbyhandcoun-
terclockwiseuntiltheadjustingpinjust

touchesthestop.Thisshoutdallowthe

pintobenearthecorrectposition.

5. Slideguidebaronbarboltsuntilguide

barstopsagainstclutchdrumsprocket.

7

Bar bolts

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

shown.

_ ip of

7

Guide bar _

Bar

Clutch

Cover

AdjustingPin

Hole

GuideBa

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

need to tighten bar nuts.

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with chain atready installed)

WARNING: Wear protectivegloves

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

NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger

tight only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the chain brake nuts are tight can

cause damage.

Checking the tension:

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

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

DIIREOTION OF ROTATION

Cutters Depth Gauge

Drive Links

7. Place chain over and behind clutch re-
tainer, fitting the drive links in the clutch

drum sprocket.

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

guide bar.

9. Fit chain drive links into bar groove.

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

links are in the bar groove.

11. Now, install clutch cover making sure

the adjusting pin is positioned in the low-

er hole in the guide bar. Remember this
pin moves the bar forward and back-

ward as the screw is turned.

Guide

Bar

Bar Nuts Adjusting Tool

Adjusting the tension:

Chain tension is very important. 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.

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

Chain Adjustmen

Screw (Bar Tool)

3.

Using bar tool, roll chain around guide bar

to ensure all tinks 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 1/4turn clockwise. Repeat

until sag does not exist.

Adjusting Screw - 1/4 Turn

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 1/4

turn counterclockwise. 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

Idle

Bar Bar Oil Fill Cap
Sprocket

Hole Primer Bulb

Cylinder Cover

Throttle

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.

X_ Chain Chain

Starter Housing Fuel Mix Pill Cap

Chain
Catcher

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTi-LE TRIGGER controIs engine
speed.

Guide Bar

THROTTLELOCK-OUT
TheTHROTi-LELOCK-OUTmustbe

pressedbeforeyoucansqueezethethrottle

trigger.Thisfeaturepreventsyoufromacci-
dentallysqueezingthetrigger.

CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER

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

tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.

A

WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-

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

grass or fuel to do so.

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 information
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Seek help

from someone that does understand the in-
formation or cail the customer assistance
help line at 1-800-554-6723.

FUELING ENGINE

_. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slow-

when refuelinq.

HELPFUL TIP I

T°obtainthec°rrectoilmix I

pJ ratio, pour 3.2 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 gailon (4 liters) of unleaded gaso-
line. Included with this saw is a 3.2 ounce (95

mI) container of Poutan/Weed Eater brand syn-
thetic oil. Pour the entire contents of this con-

tainer into 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline to
achieve the proper 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 listed under HANDLE FUEL

WITH CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-

cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept

filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too littIe eil will cause overheating

is certified to operate on un-

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 ifthe

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 isnormal 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.

shown by smoke coming from the chain and/
or discoloration of the bar.

In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a

small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free

flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil
for adequate lubrication.

Genuine Poulan _; bar and chain oil is recom-
mended to protect your unit against exces-

sive wear from heat and friction. Poulan n;
oil resists high temperature thinning.

If Poulan(_ bar and chain oil is not available,
use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

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

• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-

anol) can attract moisture which leads to sepa-
ration and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. 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 _etit 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.

Useonly15"-18"(40-45cm)of

ropeperpull.

Holdsawfirmlywhilepullingstarterrope.

StarterRopeHandle

LeftHand

onFront
Handle

Right Foot Through Rear Handle

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. Hold the handle and let the rope re-
wind slowly.

For coM weather starting, start the unit at
FULL 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 FU LLCHOKE
position.

!fyour engine still does not I

Pstart after foflowing these I

HELPFUL TIP I

instructions, please Catl I

1-800-554-6723. J

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.

IGNITION

SWITCH

ON

STOP

Lever

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

2. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).

3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.

4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with

your right hand. Then. proceed to the

next step.

NOTE: Ifthe engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.

5. Pushthechoke/fastidleleverintothe
HALFCHOKEposition.

CHOKE/FASTIDLELEVER

OFF

HALF

FULL

f-,_

*,_÷

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

7. Allow the engine to run for approximate-
ly 30 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.

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

_,WARNING: if the brake band is

worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake istriggered. With a broken brake band,

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

rized service dealer ifany part is worn to less
than 0.020" (0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a

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

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

• This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

• The inertia-activated chain brake is

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

automatically (by sudden movement).

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• If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the froet hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as

possible.

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

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control

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

must be running when performing this proce-
dure. This isthe 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 engh_e must be
turned off.

Grip the rear handie 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 and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.

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

ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.

• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow

the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.

• Begin cutting with the saw frame

against the log.

• Keep the engine at full speed the entire

time you are cutting.

• Allowthechaintocutforyou. Exertonly

light downward pressure. If you force

the cut. damage to the bar. chain, or en-
gine can result.

• Release the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full

throttle without a cutting load. unneces-
sary wear can occur to the chain, bar,

and engine.

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

of cut.

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

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

_WARNING: Check for broken or

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

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

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

etc. if thetree makes contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be notified

immediately.

• Carefuliyplanyour sawingoperation inad-

vance.

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

footing.

• The chain saw 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 directioe of tree lean.

• Weight and branches on one side.

• Surrounding trees and obstacles.

Look for decay and rot, ffthetrunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.

Check for broken or dead branches which
can fail 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. 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 fall.

_ Plan a clear retreat path

,%

;_.... _.._-"_' - Direction of Fall

45 ° / ,_.

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FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 h_ches (15 crn) h_diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.
A notch is cut on the side of the tree h_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 maMng the notch. Ifus-

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

ing of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut-

ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra-
tion. Once the notch is cut remove the

notch of wood from the tree.

Final (felling) cut here. 2 inches
(5 sin) above center of notch.

First cut } .2'; I /

÷ I//

• After removing the wood from the notch,

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

two inches (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

Opening
of felling

• 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)

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

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 log with your leg
or foot.

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

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

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

,_WARNING: if saw becomes

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

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

cut until the saw can be removed easily. Re-
start the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not

use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a Iog.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felting cut is complete, use

wedges to open the cut if necessary to
control the direction of fail. 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.

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 tog.
When overcutting use light downward pres-
sure.

_=_Ivercutting :_

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.

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A

44, WARNING: Never turn sew 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

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

• Overout through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.

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

• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the sew 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

2 nd Cut

,_1 st Cut

Using a support stand

2 nd Cut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

,i_ 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,
_, WARNING : Never climb into atree 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 sew, Maintain secure footing

and balance.

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

chain and whip toward you or pull 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.

MMBING

• Always limbatreeaffer itis cutdown. Only
then can iimbing 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.

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PRUNING

_WARNING: Umit 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 t/3 of the way through the
bottom of the limb.

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

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

_Thillrd! Second cut_')" _-_

Collar tit_

_X,&!V _ First cut

(/ Pruning technique

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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

fjVl_l_li,_ repairs other than the rec-

[_ I_ _l_l_ ommended maintenance

_ll_ ,,,i._DJ described in the instruction

\_I lYJ manual performed by an

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

product, Electrolux Home Products,
!nc., 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 toose caps ...... Before each use

For loose fasteners... Before each use

For toose 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.

IMPORTANT: Hav e all

authorized service dealer.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug. air filter,
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.
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 duII

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.

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

Remove Sawdust From _ 1_

Guide Bar _ov__)_

Oil Holes

@

• 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 aflat file to re-
store square edges and sides.

and Sides I U I

_1"_ File Rail Edges_r] N

square I I

worn Groove Correct Groove

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. Ifre-

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

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 soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-

olu

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

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.

Cylinder
Cover

• 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

Spark Exhaust

Arresting Outlet

Screen Cover

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.

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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

_i, WARNING : The chain will be mov-
ing 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 fuel 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.

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HELPFUL TIP ]

/r_l_ oil mixture, the oil will sep a- |

[l_jjlFl_l]l_l rate from the gas. |

_IR_"._] We recommend that you |

_FJ 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 p}ug 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 gasoline from one season to
another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to
rust.

_ WARNING: Alwaysstopunit and disconnect spark plug before performh_g 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 p_ug fouled. 2. C_ean 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.

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ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan _: brand gasoline chain saw is

free from defects in material and workman-
ship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warranty any defective gasoline chain

saw as follows from the original date of pur-
chase.

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. Additionally, 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 OB-

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

and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,

INC., are pleased to explain the emissions

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

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must war-

rant the emission controi system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your small off-road engine. Your emission

control system includes parts such as the
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exists, ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair

your small off-road engine at no cost to you.

Expenses covered under warranty include

diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTUR-
ER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any

emissions related part on your engine (as
listed under Emissions Control Warranty

Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-

terials or workmanship of the engine causes
the failure of such an emission related part,

the part will be repaired or replaced by

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI-
TIES: As the smatl off-road engine owner,
you are responsible for the performance of

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

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

your small off-road engine, but ELECTRO-
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., cannot

deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts
or for your failure to ensure the performance

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

that ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
iNC., may deny you warranty coverage if

your small off-road engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-

tenance, unapproved modifications, or the
use of parts not made or approved by the

original equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your small off-

road engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., authorized repair center

as soon as a problem exists. Warranty re-
pairs should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. Ifyou

have any questions regarding your warranty
rights and responsibilities, you should con-

tact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
iNC., at 1-800-554-6723. WARRANTY

COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty
period begins on the date the small off-road

engine is purchased.

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