White-Westinghouse PRO 330 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L’utilisateur

330/380

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WARNING:

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

ADVERTENCIA:

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

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Augusta, GA 30907

WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530088753

9/18/00

FRANÇAIS

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

use can cause serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using the chain saw.

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Measured maximum kickback value, without chain brake,
for the bar and chain combination on the label.

This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

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

Contacting the guide bar tip with any ob-

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

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

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

PLAN AHEAD

Read this manual carefully until you com-

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

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

Always disconnect

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting

Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

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toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog­ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approved safety hard hat; and sound barri­ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular users should have hear-

Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Duty
Gloves

Safety Chaps

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ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Keep all parts of your body away from the

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

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minimum of 30 feet (10 Meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
Do not handle or operate a chain saw

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when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
chain saw.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

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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.

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Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by­standers or any combination of these per­sons may result from one-handed opera­tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-

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

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tree, unless you are specifically trained to
do so.
Make sure the chain will not make contact

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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

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

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down.
Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

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aged, improperly adjusted, or not com­pletely 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

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chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

Have all chain saw service performed by a

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qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance sec­tion of this manual. For example, if improp­er tools are used to remove or hold the fly­wheel when servicing the clutch, structural
damage to the flywheel can occur and
cause the flywheel to burst.
Make certain the saw chain stops moving

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when the throttle trigger is released. For

correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD­JUSTMENTS.
Never modify your saw in any way.

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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

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or fuel mixture.
Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

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teners securely tightened.
Use only Poulan or Poulan Pro accesso-

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ries and replacement parts as recom­mended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the saw.
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

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the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,
or work that could cause sparks. Allow en­gine to cool before refueling.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

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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-

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ing site before starting engine.
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a

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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

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

KICKBACK

WARNING:

when the moving chain contacts an object at
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or
when the wood closes in and pinches the
saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause
the chain to dig into the object, which stops
the chain for an instant. The result is a light­ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide 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 driven rapidly
back toward the operator. Either of these
reactions can cause loss of saw control
which can result in serious injury.

against kickback
Rotational Kickback

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

Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In

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

Kickback can occur

Guard

is the rapid upward

occur when

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reaction can result in loss of control and seri­ous injury.

Avoid Pinch--Kickback:

Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

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structions that can cause material to pinch
the top of or otherwise stop the chain.
Do not cut more than one log at a time.

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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

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drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

Always begin cutting with engine at full

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speed and saw housing against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood. Nev-

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er use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

Stand to the left of
the saw

Never reverse
hand positions

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

Recognize that kickback can happen.

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

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ject at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep the working area free from obstruc-

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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 through a particu­lar log or branch.
Keep your saw chain sharp and properly

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

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

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Use extreme caution when re-entering a

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previous cut.
Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of

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the bar (plunge cuts).
Watch for shifting logs or other forces that

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

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Kickback Chain specified for your saw .

Elbow locked

Thumb on underside of
handlebar

Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both

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

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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

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both feet.
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to

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keep your body from being in a direct line
with the cutting chain.
Do not overreach. You could be drawn or

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thrown off balance and lose control of saw.
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is diffi-

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cult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING:

are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac­tion. As a chain 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
injury.

Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar, designed

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with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on bar
tip. A Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar has
been demonstrated to significantly reduce

The following features

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the number and seriousness of kickbacks
when tested in accordance with safety re­quirements for gasoline powered chain
saws as set by ANSI B175.1.

Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar

Small Radius Tip

Symmetrical Guide Bar

Large Radius Tip

Low-Kickback Chain, designed with a

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contoured depth gauge and guard link
which deflect kickback force and allow
wood to gradually ride into the cutter. Low­Kickback Chain has met kickback per­formance requirements when tested on a
representative sample of chain saws be­low 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified
in ANSI B175.1.

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link

Deflects Kickback
Force And Allows

Low--Kickback
Chain

Not a Low--Kickback Chain
Handguard, designed to reduce the

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

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signed with distance between handles and
“in-line” with each other. The spread and
“in-line” position of the hands provided by
this design work together to give balance
and resistance in controlling the pivot of
the saw back toward the operator if kick­back occurs.
Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in

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the event of kickback.

ANSI B175.1-1991

Standard for Powered Tools -- Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw -- Safety Require­ments.”

Wood To Gradually
Ride Into Cutter

Can Obstruct
Material

“American National

CHAIN BRAKE & CKA ANGLE

WARNING:

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS­SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL

WE DO NOT REP-

PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. 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 the guide bar. This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
SAFETY 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 authorized servicing dealer. Take your
unit to the place of purchase if purchased
from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest au­thorized master service dealer.

WARNING:

angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA and ANSI standards. When purchasing
replacement bar and chain, considerations
should be given to the lower CKA values.
Lower CKA values represent safer angles to
the user, higher values indicate more angle
and higher kick energies. Computed angles
represented in the non-activated column 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 values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a

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lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking
guide bar up and back toward operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the

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guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to

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lose control of the saw which could result
in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively

upon safety devices built into your saw.
The following guide bar and chain combina­tions meet kickback requirements of CSA
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.

CSA Z62.1

Health and Safety”

CSA Z62.3

tional Health and Safety”

“Chain Saw Kickback Occupa-

Computed kickback

“Chain Saws -- Occupational

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL

330
380 21

:

NOTE

OSHA regulations for commercial logging.

This saw complies with Federal

952044795 20”
952044795 952051482

SAFETY NOTICE:

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 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, 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:

with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and

4443. All
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require
many internal combustion engines to be
equipped with a spark arrestor screen by
law. If you operate a chain saw in a state or
locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the
SERVICE section for maintenance of the
Spark Arrestor.

Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau­tions 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.

forest land and the states of

U.S.

BAR

P/N Length

20”

Exposure to

Yoursaw is equipped

ASSEMBLY

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

ATTACHINGTHE BAR & CHAIN

already attached)

WARNING:

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is proper­ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Always wear gloves when handling the
chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving!

If received assembled,

(If not

CHAIN P/N

952051482

952051483530044833330 22”

Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

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and the chain brake from the saw.

Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

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present).

Assembly
Tool

An adjusting pin and screw is used to ad-

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just the tension of the chain. It is very im-

portant when assembling the bar, that the

pin located on the adjusting screw aligns

into a hole in the bar. Turning the screw will

move the adjustment pin up and down the

screw. Locate this adjustment before you

begin mounting the bar onto the saw. See

illustration below.

Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-

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wise to move the adjusting pin almost as

far as it will go to the rear. This should allow

the pin to be near the correct position. Fur-

ther adjustment may be necessary as you

mount the bar.

Mount the bar as illustrated.

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Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as

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far as possible.

Prepare the chain by checking the proper

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direction. Without following the illustration

it is easy to place the chain on the saw the

wrong direction. Use the illustration of the

chain to determine the proper direction.

Place the chain onto the sprocket located

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behind the clutch drum (see illustration).

Fit the chain between the teeth in the

sprocket.

Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into

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groove around the guide bar.

After chain is installed, pull bar forward un-

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til chain is snug in the groove of the bar.

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CKA without

chain brake

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23

Chain Brake

Chain Brake Nuts

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_

_

Shipping
Spacer

Adjustment
Screw

Hold guide bar against the saw frame mak-

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ing sure the adjusting pin is aligned with
the hole in the bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
screw is turned. Install the chain brake.
Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten

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finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.

Install the bar

Tip of Bar

Proper chain direction

Place chain onto the sprocket

CHAIN TENSION

chain already installed)

:

NOTE

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

When adjusting chain tension,

(Including units with

Checking the tension:

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

Adjusting the tension:

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

Adjusting
Screw

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

If chain is too tight, turn adjusting

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

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screw 1/4 turn clockwise.

Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar

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clamp nuts with the combination screw-

driver/wrench.

Recheck chain tension. Tension is correct

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when chain does not sag below the bar but

still can be moved around the bar.

WARNING:

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

If the chain is operated

FUELING & LUBRICATION

FUELING ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We
recommend Poulan or Poulan ProRbrand
oil. If you do not use this oil, use a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be
mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline). DO NOT USE
automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow the safety rules listed under
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION.

BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION

The bar and chain require continuous lu­brication. Lubrication is provided by the auto­matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating
shown 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 or Poulan ProRbar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. Poulan or Poulan ProRoil resists
high temperature thinning. If Poulan or

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Poulan ProRbar and chain oil is not

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available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.

Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri-

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cation.
Always stop the engine before removing

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the oil cap.

Oil Cap

Fuel mix cap

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

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full

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extent.

ON/STOP
SWITCH

ON

IMPORTANT

Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi­tional information.

STARTING

WARNING:

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

To stop the engine

switch to the STOP position.

To start the engine

the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.

Use only 15”--18” of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope

Starter rope 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 rewind
slowly.

For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing the throttle trigger.

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Do not cut material with the choke/

NOTE

fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.

The chain must not

move the ON/STOP

hold the saw firmly on

Left hand
on front
handle

STOP

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

(SIDE VIEW)

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

Press the throttle lock with your right hand.

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Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;

Press and hold the fast idle lock with your

forefinger; release the throttle trigger.

:

NOTE

during starting, it will be necessary to reset
the fast idle lock.

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If the throttle trigger is squeezed

Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

hand a maximum of 10 times.

Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-

ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).

Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

hand until the engine starts.

Allow the engine to run for approximately 5

seconds. Then, squeeze and release the

throttle trigger to allow engine to return to

idle speed.

OFF FULL

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.

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Press the throttle lock with your right hand.

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Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;

Press and hold the fast idle lock with your

forefinger; release the throttle trigger.

Be sure choke/fast idle lever is in the OFF

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CHOKE position.

Pull the starter rope quickly with your right

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hand until the engine starts.

Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to

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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 following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.

Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1--800--554--6723.

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CHAIN BRAKE

WARNING:

RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS­SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. 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 the guide bar. This
action may push the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator. Either of these events
may cause you to lose control of the saw
which could result in serious injury or even
death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE
SAFETY 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. If
the brake band is worn too thin it may break
when the chain brake is triggered. With a
broken brake band, the chain brake will not
stop the chain. The chain brake should be re­placed by an authorized service dealer if any
part is worn to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs
on a chain brake should be made by an au­thorized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if purchased from a ser­vicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized
master service dealer.

This saw is equipped with a chain brake.

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

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activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
If the brake is already activated, it is

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disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
When cutting with the saw, the chain brake

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must be disengaged.

WE DO NOT REP-

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control

CAUTION:

checked several times daily. The engine
must be running when performing this proce­dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en­gine running.

Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the han­dles with both hands and apply full throttle.
Activate the chain brake by turning your left

The chain brake must be

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

Inertia activating function control

WARNING:

following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.

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.

When performing the

CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

Check chain tension before first use and

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after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN

TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.

Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,

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masonry , non-wood building materials, etc.

Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign

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object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as

necessary.

Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a

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small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain

and increase the possibility of kickback .

Practice cutting a few small logs us-

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ing the following techniques to get
the “feel” of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
Squeeze the throttle trigger and al-

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low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame

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against the log.
Keep the engine at full speed the en-

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

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only light downward pressure.
Release the throttle trigger as soon

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as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
full throttle without a cutting load, un­necessary wear can occur.
To avoid losing control when cut is

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complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.

Stop the engine before setting the saw

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down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:

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 fall, at night since you will not
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.

Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

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vance.

Clear the work area. You need a clear area

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all around the tree so you can have secure

footing.

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Check for broken or

Study the natural conditions that can

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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.

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The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree

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

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Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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

Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of
from the nearest person or other objects. En­gine noise can drown out a warning call.

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta­ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are to
be made.

Plan a clear retreat path

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tree lengths

2-1/2

Direction of Fall

FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large trees.

A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de­sired direction of fall. After a felling cut is
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree
will tend to fall into the notch.

:

If the tree has large buttress roots,

NOTE

remove them before making the notch.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE

Make notch cut by cutting the top of the

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notch first. Cut through
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cut­ting the bottom of the notch. See illustra­tion. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.
After removing the cutout of wood, make

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

of the diameter

1/3

Final cut here 2 inches
above center of notch.

First cut

Notch

Second cut

Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall

Closing of
notch

:

NOTE

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

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Before felling cut is complete, use

Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to

fall: cracking sounds, widening of the 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.

Be extremely cautious with partially fallen

trees that may be poorly supported. When

a tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw

aside and pull down the tree with a cable

winch, block and tackle, or tractor. T o

avoid injury, do not cut down a partially fall-

en tree with your saw.

Opening
of felling
cut

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE

(BUCKING)

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

WARNING:

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

Do not stand on the log

IMPORTANT POINTS

Cut only one log at a time.

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Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp

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pieces of wood could be flung toward oper-

ator.

Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never

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allow another person to hold the log while

cutting and never hold the log with your leg

or foot.

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Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

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

TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR
BUCKING

WARNING:

or hung in a log, don’t try to force it out. You
can lose control of the saw resulting in injury
and/or damage to the saw. Stop the saw,
drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut
until the saw can be removed easily. Restart
the saw and carefully reenter the cut. Do not
attempt to restart your saw when it is pinched
or hung in a log.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

If sawbecomes pinched

BUCKING WITHOUT A
SUPPORT

Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of log.

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Roll log over; finish with a second overcut.

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Watch for saws with a compression side to

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prevent the saw from pinching. See il-

lustration for cutting logs with a compres-

sion side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP­PORT STAND

Remember your first cut is always on the

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compression side of the log.

Your first cut should extend

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diameter of the log.

Finish with your second cut.

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Usingalogforsupport

nd

2

Cut

1/3

of the

Turn saw
wooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting

with the saw against the log. When overcut­ting use light downward pressure.

Overcutting Undercutting

Undercutting

side of the log with top of saw against the log.
When undercutting use light upward pres­sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.

WARNING:

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

Always make your first cut on the compres­sion 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 log

and use a plastic or

OFF

begins on the top side of the log

involves cutting on the under-

Never turn saw upside

Second cut

1stCut

st

1

Cut

2ndCut

nd

2

Using a support stand

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1

Cut

2ndCut

Cut

1stCut

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING:

against kickback. Do not allow the moving
chain to contact any other branches or ob­jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb­ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can re­sult in serious injury.

WARNING:

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

Be alert for and guard

Neverclimbintoatreeto

IMPORTANT POINTS

Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly

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gripped on saw. Maintain secure footing

and balance.

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Watch out for springpoles. Use extreme

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caution when cutting small size limbs. Slen­der material may catch saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
Be alert for springback. Watch out for

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branches that are bent or under pressure.
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
Frequently clear branches out of the way

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to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only

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then can limbing be done safely and prop­erly.
Leave the larger limbs underneath the

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

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ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.
Remove small limbs with one cut.
Keep the tree between you and the chain

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as much as possible.
Remove larger, supporting branches with

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the
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
Always use an overcut to cut small and

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

cutting techniques described in

1/3,2/3

PRUNING

WARNING:

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

Make your fist cut

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the bottom of the limb.
Next make a 2nd cut

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the limb.

1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree.

Third cut

Limit pruning to limbs

of the way through

1/3

Then cut a third overcut leaving a

all the way through

Second cut

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Lubricate bar

sprocket hole After each use.......

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 arrestor screen

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

Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter

* Hours of Operation

Year ly.
Year ly...

AIR FILTER

CAUTION:

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

Do not clean filter in gasoline or

Cleaning the air filter:

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

Clean the cover and the area around it to

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keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the

carburetor chamber when the cover is re-

moved.

Remove the parts as illustrated.

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Wash the filter in soap and water.

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Replace parts.

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Collar

First cut

Pruning technique

SERVICE

WARNING:

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.

Disconnect the spark

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

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

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be neces-

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sary to service your bar. A worn bar will dam­age your chain and make cutting difficult.

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

Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of

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operation.
Remove sawdust from bar groove periodi-

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cally with a wire or putty knife.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Sprocket Hole

Oil Holes

CHAIN SHARPENING

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

IGNITION TIMING

Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.

SPARK PLUG

Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham­pion RCJ6Y. Gap to .025”.

STORAGE

WARNING:

cool, and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel
in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach
sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out
of reach of children.

Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

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Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

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lar attention to the air intake area, keeping

it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and

sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an

open flame from hot water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

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CAUTION:

deposits from forming in essential fuel sys­tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco­hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to fuel mixture separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the engine.

Stop engine and allow to

It is important to prevent gum

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

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

Engine will
not idle
properly.

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

Engine
smokes
excessively.

Ignition switch off.

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Engine flooded.

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Fuel tank empty.

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Spark plug not firing.

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Fuel not reaching

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carburetor..

Carburetor requires

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adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn.

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Air filter dirty.

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Spark plug fouled.

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Carburetor requires

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adjustment.

Toomuchoilmixedwith

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gasoline..

Move ignition switch to ON.

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See “Difficult Starting” in

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Operation Section.
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

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Install new spark plug.

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Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.

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

Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

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Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

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Clean or replace air filter.

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Clean or replace plug

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and regap.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

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.

Empty fuel tank and refill with

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correct fuel mixture..

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NEED ASSISTANCE?

Need Assistance?

Call 1--800 --554--6723.

Need a Service Part?

Contact your dealer.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Electrolux Home Products

original purchaser that each new Poulan or

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.

2 YEARS --

Household purposes.

60 DAYS --

Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro­ducing purposes.

30 DAYS --

purposes.
This warranty

not

proper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically recommended by

lux Home Products

tionally, this warranty
age caused by improper handling, improper
maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any
way which in our judgement affects its condi-

Parts and Labor, when used for

Parts and Labor, when used for

Parts and Labor, if used for rental

is not

cover damage or liability caused by im-

warrants to the

transferable and

for this chain saw. Addi-

does not

does

Electro-

cover dam-

U.S. EPA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB­LIGATIONS:

Protection Agency/Environment Canada
and POULAN/WEED EATER, DIVISION

OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are

pleased to explain the emissions control
system warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and lawn
and garden equipment engines must be de­signed, built, and equipped to meet the strin­gent anti--smog standards. POULAN/

WEED EATER must warrant the emission

control system on your lawn and garden
equipment engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of
your lawn and garden equipment engine.
Your emission control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition sys­tem. Where a warrantable condition exits,

POULAN/WEED EATER will repair your

lawn and garden equipment engine at no
cost to you. Expenses covered under war­ranty include diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COV­ERAGE:

your engine (as listed under Emissions Con­trol Warranty 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

The U. S. Environmental

If any emissions related part on

tion or operation. This warranty does not
cover tune--up, spark plugs, filters, starter
ropes, starter springs, chain sharpening,
bars, chains, and other parts which wear and
require replacement with reasonable use
during the warranty period. This warranty

does not

tion of guide bar and chain, and normal ad­justments explained in the operator’s manu­al such as carburetor adjustments and chain
tension adjustments. This warranty

not

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 EX­PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON­SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Electrolux Home Products’

continuously improve its products. There­fore,
the right to change, modify, or discontinue
models, designs, specifications, and acces­sories of all products at any time without no­tice or obligation to any purchaser.

replaced by POULAN/WEED EATER.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI­TIES:

gine owner, you are responsible for the per­formance of the required maintenance listed
in your Owner’s Manual. POULAN/WEED

EATER recommends that you retain all re-

ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn
and garden equipment engine, but POU-

LAN/WEED EATER cannot deny warranty

solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail­ure to ensure the performance of all sched­uled maintenance. As the lawn and garden
equipment engine owner, you should be
aware that POULAN/WEED EATER may
deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and
garden equipment engine or a part of it has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main­tenance, unapproved modifications, or the
use of parts not made or approved by the
original equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your lawn and
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/

WEED EATER 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 POULAN/WEED EATER at

cover predelivery set--up, installa-

cover transportation costs.

policy is to

Electrolux Home Products

As the lawn and garden equipment en-

reserves

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does

1--800--554--6723.

MENCEMENT DATE:

begins on the date the lawn and garden
equipment engine is purchased.

OF COVERAGE:

a period of two years from the initial date of
purchase.

OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.

replacement of any warranted part will be
performed at no charge to the owner at an
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic­ing center. If you have any questions regard­ing your warranty rights and responsibilities,
you should contact your nearest authorized
service center or call POULAN/WEED EAT-

ER at 1--800--554--6723

RIOD:

scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
regular inspection to the effect of “repair or
replace as necessary” shall be warranted for
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched­uled for replacement as required mainte­nance shall be warranted for the period of
time up to the first scheduled replacement
point for that part.
shall not be charged for diagnostic labor
which leads to the determination that a war­ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work
is performed at an approved POULAN/

WEED EATER servicing center.

QUENTIAL DAMAGES:

EATER may be liable for damages to other

engine components caused by the failure of

The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.

WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR

Any warranted part which is not

WARRANTY COM-

The warranty period

This warranty shall be for

WARRANTY PE-

DIAGNOSIS:

POULAN/WEED

LENGTH

Repair or

The owner

CONSE-

a warranted part still under warranty.

IS NOT COVERED

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
are not covered.

PARTS:

can be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim. POULAN/W EEDEATER is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by
the use of add--on or modified parts.

TO FILE A CLAIM:

tions regarding your warranty rights and re­sponsibilities, you should contact your near­est authorized service center or call

POULAN/WEED EATER at
1--800--554--6723 .

RANTY SERVICE:

pairs shall be provided at all POULAN/WEED

EATER service centers. call:
1--800--554--6723

PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS

EATER approved replacement part used in

the performance of any warranty mainte­nance or repair on emission related parts will
be provided without charge to the owner if
the part is under warranty.

TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST:

tor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up
to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.

MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:

is responsible for the performance of all re­quired maintenance as defined in the own­er’s manual.

The use of add--on or modified parts

: All failures caused by

ADD--ON OR MODIFIED

If you have any ques-

WHERE TO GET WAR-

Warranty services or re-

MAINTENANCE, RE-

:AnyPOULAN/WEED

EMISSION CON-

The owner

WHAT

HOW

Carbure-

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