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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
2250 / 2450 / 2550 / 2550 SE / 2555
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.
ADVERTENCIA:
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graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
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The Electrolux
Copyright
Group.
(02003 Electrolux
Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2
The world's NO. 1 choice.
Home Products,
Inc.
530163693
6/25/03
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WARNING!
This chain
saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction
manual before
using the chain saw.
protection,
eye protection
Always wear appropriate ear
and head protection.
Sound power level
Always use two
hands when operatiog
the chain
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saw.
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Sound pressure level
at 50 feet (15 meters)
should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to
move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause seWARNING!
Contacting the guide bar tip with any object
rious injury.
easared maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar
and chain combination on the label.
Hearing
_ WARNING:
Always disconnect
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 _njury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you completely 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
who understand
and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instructions found in this manual.
• Wear protective gear. Always use steeltoed 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 hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
Protection
_.1
Snug
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Hat
_'SEy
_ilt
e
_" Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps
• 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 (1 g meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the chain saw when
starting or operating the chain saw.
• Do not handle or operate a chain saw
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
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.
2
• Carefully
planyoursawingoperation
inadvance.
Donotstart
cutting
until
youhave
a
clear
work
area,
secure
footing,
and,ifyou •
arefelling
trees,
aplanned
retreat
path.
marked container for all fuel purposes.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling 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
OPERATE
YOUR SAW SAFELY
• Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
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-ventilated 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 completed.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, 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
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
_,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 contacts 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 object 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 upper 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 toward the operator.
• Pinch-Kickback
can occur when the the
wood closes in and pinches the moving
saw chain in the cut along the top of the
guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly
stopped. This sudden stopping of the
chain results in a reversal of the chain
force used to cut wood and causes the
saw to move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The saw is driven straight
back toward the operator.
• Pull-In can occur when the moving chain
contacts a foreign object in the wood in the
cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the
saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping pulls the saw forward and away
from the operator and could easily cause the
operator to lose control of the saw.
Avoid Pinch-Kickback:
• Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions 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 withdrawn from an undercut when bucking.
Avoid Pull-In:
• Always begin cutting with the engine at full
speed and the saw housing against wood.
• Use wedges made of plastic or wood.
Never use metal to hold the cut open.
MAINTAIN
YOUR
SAW
IN GOOD
WORKING
ORDER
• Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception
of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual. Forexample, 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
when the throttle trigger is released. For
correction, refer to CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENTS.
• Never modify your saw in any way.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free ofoil
or fuel mixture.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasteners securely tightened.
• Use only Poulan® accessories and replacement parts as recommended.
HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,
or workthat could cause sparks. Allow engine 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,
Kickback
3
Path
'_t
Avoid
Obstructions
Elbow locked
Clear The Working
Area
Thumb on underside
handlebar
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 object at the tip of the guide bar.
• Keep the working area free from obstructions 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 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 the engine running.
Make sure the chain brake nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain.
• Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If
the chain is moving at a slower speed,
there is greater chance of kickback occurring.
• 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
• 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 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
looked.
• Position your left hand on the front handlebar so it is in a straight line with your right
hand on the rear handle when making
bucking cuts. Never reverse right and left
hand positions for any type of cutting.
• Stand with yoor 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.
• DOnot cut above shoulder height. It is difficult to maintain control of saw above
shoulder height.
KICKBACK
SAFETY
FEATURES
i_ WARNING:
The following features
are included on your saw to help reduce the
hazard of kickback; however, such features
will not totally eliminate this danger. As a
chain saw user, do not rely only on safety 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
with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the
bar tip. A Reduced-Kickback
Guide Bar
has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with
safety requirements for gasoline powered
chain saws as set by ANSI B175.1.
CONTROL
Stand to the left
of the saw
m_f._
a
Thumb on
underside of
handlebar
Never reverse
hand positions
of
Reduced
\
4
Kickback
Symmetrical
Guide Bar
Symmetdca_
Guide Bar
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
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.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the
guide bar up and back toward the operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the
guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly
back toward the operator.
• Either ofthese reactions maycauseyouto
lose control of the saw which could result
in serious injury.Do not rely exclusively
upon the safety devices built into your saw.
_114_
Large
Radius Tip
• 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. 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
_[k
Depth GaL_ge
Deflects
Elongated Guard
ickback force
Low-Kickback
Link
and allows wood
to gradually ride
Chain
into
cutter
_L_an
Not a Low-Kickback
Obstruct
M ateriaJ
Chain
_WARNING:
Computed kickback
angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed in
the CKA table below represents angle of
kickback your bar and chain combinations
will have when tested in accordance with
CSA 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 brake and resulting kick angle of saw.
In all cases lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.
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.
• Front Hand Guard, designed to reduce the
chance of your left hand contacting the chain
if your hand slips off the front handlebar.
• Position of front and rear handlebars, designed 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 AND CKA ANGLE
• Chain Brake, designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.
_,WARNING:
WE DO NOT REPRESENT 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 ned 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
Computed
kickback angle (CKA) Table
BAR
MODEL
P/N
Length
CHAIN P/N
225O
952044368
14"
952051209
24 °
2250/2450
952044370
16"
952051211
19 °
2550 SE
2550/2555
952044418
18"
952051338
14 °
5
CKA without
chain
brake
NOTE:
If this saw is to be used for commercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall
not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging.
SAFETY
NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
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 antiwibration 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 is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engines
to be equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale
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 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 or call 1-800-554-6723.
STANDARDS:
This saw is listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association in accordance with:
ANSI B175.1-2080
American
National
Standard
for Powered Tools - Gasoline
Powered Chain Saw - Safety Requirements
CSA Z62.1-1995
Chain Saws - Occupational Health and Safety
CSA Z62.3-1996
Chain Saw Kickback Occupational Health and Safety
Protective gloves (not provided) should be
worn during assembly.
ATTACHING
TH E BAR & C HAIN (if not
already attached)
I_WARNING:
If received assembled,
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!
1, Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts
and the chain brake from the saw,
2, Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
Location of shipping spacer
Chain Brake
Nuts
Bar Tool
3, An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust the tension of the chain, It is very important 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,
Inside view of
hain Brake
Adjustment
located on Chain Brake
4. Turn tha adjusting screw by hand coum
terolockwise
until tha adjusting pin just
touches
the step. TMS should allow the
pin to be near the correct position.
5. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against
clutch drum
sprocket.
6
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.
6.
Carefully remove the chain from the package. Hold chain with the drive links as
shown.
Chain Brake Nuts
Adjusting
the tension:
Chain tension is very important.
Chain
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw. You can adjust the
chain tension by loosening the chain brake
nuts and turning the adjusting screw 1/4 of a
turn while lifting up on the bar.
• Ifchain istootight, turn adjusting screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise.
• If chain is too loose, turn adjusting screw
1/4 turn clockwise.
DIIRECTION OF ROTATION
Cutters
Tool (Bar Tool)
Depth Gauge
Drive Links
,--Z:ZAWi/Adjust'ng
/ /
Place chain onto the sprocket
Chain Brake Nuts
7.
Place chain over and behind clutch, 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 chain brake making sure the
adjusting pin is positioned in the lower
hole in the guide bar. Remember this pin
moves the bar forward and backward as
the screw is turned.
12. Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten
only. Once the chain is tensioned, you
will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
Adjusting
Guide Bar
Screw - 1/4 Turn
• Lift up the tip of the bar and securely tighten the chain brake nuts with the bar tool.
• Recheck chain tension.
Chain Brake
Nuts
CHAIN
TENSION
(Including
units
with chain already installed)
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.
A
dllWARNING:
If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
7
KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL AND SAFETY
RULES BEFORE
OPERATING
YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Cornporo the illustrations with your unit to Pamiliariz_ yourself with the location of
the various controls arrd adiustmonts. Save this manual for future reference,
Chairl
Adiustmorlt T_I
(Bar T_I)
Front Hand Guard
Chain
Sprocket
Hole
Front Harldlo
Mumer
BarOiIF,ICapZ
Housing
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Cylinder Cover
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Throttle
Roar Lockout
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
Choke/
Chain
Fast Idle Brake
Lover
Chain Chain Brake Nuts
Catcher
ON!STOP
SWITCH
The ONfSTOP SWITCH is used to step the
engine.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls ongirre
speed.
THROTTLE
LOCKOUT
Guide
CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device desigrlod to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically irr the overrt of
kickback. The chain brake activates rnanually if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back to,
ward the front ham
die as far as possible.
The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be p_ed
before you _arl squeeze the throttle tdggor.
This feature prevents you l_orrl accidorr_lly
_quoozing the tdggor.
CHOKE/FAST
IDLE LEVER
The choke arid fa_ idle are s¢,t by pulling tho
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold
or rofuek.xl starting. The choke provid_ addidorrsl fuel to the orrgine during cold s_rtirlg.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.
CHAIN
TENSION
It is normal for a now Orsin to stretch dudng first
30 minutes of oporstion. You should ohock
your chain torrsion f_quontly.
St>e CHAIN
TENSION urrdor the ASSEMBLY section,
=&
WARNING: Muffler is vo_ hot during and after use. Do not tough the muffler or
allow combustible
material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so,
8
_WARNING:
_ WARNING:
Rernovefuel cap slowly which riefuieling.
Thie ch_irf must not
whier,
tt'tier,gi,l ,rur,
at spe .if,
thie chairT ruovies at idle speed refier to CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
manual. Avoid contact with the mufflier. A hot
mufflier can cause serious burns.
FUELING ENGINE
This engirro is certified to iepierate
OrT
urlleadod
gasolirro.
Before
opieration,
gasoline must be mixied with a go_d quality
TO stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
thie grourTd as illustratied.
Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
obiiect.
synthetic
2-cycle
a!r-c_l/od
iengine oil
designed to bie mixed at a ratio "of 40:1.
PeulaniWeod
Eater brand syrrthietic oil is
re{,`orf]rnerldcd. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratiie
of 40:1. A40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 litiers) of
unleaded gasoline. Included withttfls sawis
a 3.2 eurTce conf_tiner of oil. Pour thie errtiro
corttertts of this corTtairror into 1 gallon of
gasoline to achievie the propier fuel mixture.
DO NOT USE auteffrJtivie oil or boat oil. Thieso
oils will _ausie engine damage. When elDdrfg
fuiel, follow instructions pdrdod on corT_inen
OrT_ oil iS added to gasolinie, shakie corCrainier
rwJmierltarily to assure that thie fuiel is
thoroughly mixed. _w-ays road and follow this
s_fety rules relating to fuiel b{,'foro fuielirTgyour
unit.
Use enly 15"-18"
of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starLet rope
Starter ru _e handle
_\ .4",:Z_/I"
Rig
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
Thie bar and chain require continuous lubrication. Lubrication is provided by the autornatic oiler system when thie oil tank is kept
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and
chain. T_._ littlie oil will cause overheating
shown by smokie coming from the chain and/
or discolor'ation of the bar.
Lefthar,d
o_t through roar handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS
TO REMEMBER
When pulling the e_er
rope, do not uee thie
full iextient of the rope as this can cause thie
rope to break. De riot let starter ropie snap
back. Hold thie handle and lot thie rope rewind
slowly.
For {,'old wieathier starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the ienginie tie
warTn up
before squieezing the throttlie trigger.
In freezing wieather oil will thicken, making it
neciessary to thin bar and chain oil with a
small arnourTt (Sto 10%) of#1 Dk_el Fuel or
kerosene. Bar arrd chain oil must be free
flowing for thie oil system to pump ienough oil
for adequate lubrication.
Genuine
Peulan4# bar and chain oil i8
re{,`ommerldcd to protiect your unit against
excessive
wear from heat and fdu'tion.
PoulanO#
oil resists high ternpieraturo
ttfirtning. IfPoulan@
barartd chain oil is not
available, usie a good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Nievor use waste oil for bar and chairT lubrication,
• Always stop thie engine before romovirTg
the oil cap.
NOTE: DO not cut matierial with the chokiei
fast idle lover at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after running
out of
fuel):
NOTE:
In the fellc_irtg stops, which the
chekotfast idle lover is pulled out to thie full
extent, thie correct throttlie 8e_irtg for starting
is sot automatically.
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
2. Pull out chokieifast idlie to thie full extent.
3. Slowly press primier bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand 5times. Then, proce¢,'d tothie
next stop.
NOTE: If thie engirro sounds as if it is trying
to start before thie 5th pull, stop pulling and
imrncdiatiely procieied to the rruxt stop.
5. Push the chokieifast idle lover in complotiely (to the OFF position).
6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hartd urrtil thie iertgine starts,
7. A]IOWt he ienginie to rurl"for approxirrlately
5 se{,'orlds. Then, squeeze and rolieasie
throttle trigger to allow ienginie tieroturu tie
idle speed.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicaties that aleohol-blendcd
fuels (called gasotlol or using etharliel or
rnettlailol) carl attract rnoistur_ which loads
to sieparation arid formation of acids during
storagie. Acidic gas cart damapie the fuel
system of an engirro while in storagie. To
avoid engirro problems, thie fuel systiem
should be emptied before storagie for 30
days or longer. Drain thie gas tank, start the
iengine and lot it run until the fuel lin_ and
carburietor
ar_STORAGE
empty, usie_rostlfuet
r,ext
season. See
section for additiorTal information.
9
1
Primer
Bulb _,_
CHOKE/FAST
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
ON/STOP
Switch
• If the brake is already activated,
it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back tc,_ard the front handle as far as
poxssible.
• Whorl cutting with the saw, tho chain brake
must be disengaged.
IDLE LEVER
OFF
FULL
STARTING
A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move ON/STOP switch tothe ON po_itiort.
2. Pull the chokoffast idle lever out to the full
exterlt, theft push the lover back irt eorrtpletely (to the OFF position).
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hasd until the engine starts.
5. S'quoezo and release {hrottlo trigger, allowing orlgirro to idle.
DIFFICULT
STARTING
{or starting
a
flooded
engine):
The asgino may be flooded with too much
fuol if it has not started alter10 pulls.
Fl_ded
engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warn1 engine starting
procedure listed above.
IrlslJre tile ON'i
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting _ould require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending Oft hew badly
Braking function
control
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
checked several times dally. The ongirro
must be runnirtg when perfomling this prt_eduro. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed oft the ground with the ertgirro runrting.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the roar
hasdlo with your right hasd and the frorTt hartdie with your loft harTd. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Au'tivato
the chain brake by tumirTg your loft wrist
against the hartd guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop irnmodiatoly.
Inertia
activating
_WARNING:
following procedure,
turned off.
function
control
When porforrnirlg the
the erTgino must be
Grip the roar hasdlo with your right hand and
the front harldlo with your left h'artd. Hold the
chainsaw approximately14" (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surtax.
Release
your grip on the frorrt handle and use the
weigt_{ of the sawto lot the top of tire guido
bar" fall forward and contacI the st'ump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
the U[TitiS flooded. If erTgino falls to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE or call
1-800-554,-6723.
CHAIN
BRAKE
_JkWARNING:
IMPORTANT POINTS
If the brake basd is
WOnTtOO thin it may break when the chain
brake is triggered. With a brokorl brake band,
the chairt brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replasod by art authorized so[vice dealer if asy part is wore to loss
than 0.020" (0.5 turn) thick. Repairs err a
chain brake should be made by an authorized service dealer. Take your unit to the
place of purchase if porohasod from a servicing dealer, or to the rroarost authorizcd
rrtastor sowice dealer.
• This saw is equipped with a chairT brake.
The brake is desigrled to stop the chairT if
kickback _,_curs.
• The inertia-activated
chain brake is
activated if the frorTt harTd guard is pushed
forward, either marTually (by harTd) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
• Chock chairt tension
before fi_t
use asd
after 1 mirTuto of operation.
See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY asctiorT.
• Cut wood only. DO not cut metal, plastics,
masor_ry, nort-woo_
buildirTg materials,
etc.
• Stop the saw if the chairt strik_,_ a foroigrt
obiect. Inspect the saw arid repair or replace parts as rro_,.'.ssar,j.
• Keopthochainoutofdirtasdsasd.
EverTa
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus irTcreaso the possibility of kick_
back.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following tochrtique'_ to get the 'feel" of using your saw before you bc_in a major
sawing operation.
•
10
Squeeze !!le throttle trigger and allow
the engine to roach full "speed before
cutting.
•
•
•
•
Begin cutting with the saw frame
against tho log.
Kccpthoongincatfullspcodthccntir_
lima you ar_ cu_tirlg,
Allow the chain to uut for you. Exert only
light downward prassure. If you force
the uut, darnagc to the bar, uhain, orongino can result.
Ralcasc the threttlc tdggcr as 8con a8
the cut is completed, all_irTg the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load, urmccossary wear can occur to tho chain, bar,
and angina.
• TOavoid I_ing control when Gut is complata, do not put pressure on saw at and
of cut.
• Stop the orlginc before scttirlg the saw
dc_vrr attaruLJtting.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
_WARNING:
FELLING
LARGE TREES
(6 inches in diarnotcr or ts_cr)
Tha notch method is usod to fall largo treas.
A notch is Guton the side oftho trec irt the desired diraGtion of fall, Aftar a foiling cut is
made err tho opposite side of tree, the trec
will tend to fall into the notch.
NOTE: If the trac has ts_c buttress reck,
rornovc them bofore making the cotch. If using saw to rornovc buttress trots, kc_p saw
chain frem corrt_u'ting ground to prevcrrt dulling of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING
THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of !he
cotch first. Cut through 1/'_of the diameter
ofthotrec.
Next cornplato the cotch bycutting the botfom of the rlotuh. Sea illustr",lrich. Ortuc tho notch is cut remove tho
cotch of wcod from the tree.
Chuck for brekorl or
dead brarrchcswhidl cartfallwhile ca_irrg
causingsadcos injury,
Do notcutnear buildirrgs or olcctri(,31 wires if you do not _'_ow the
directiort of _.._bfall, nor cut at rfight sirlco you
will not bc ale to sac well, nor dudng bad
w_athcr such a8 rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc.
• CarefoIly plan yoursawirtg oporatiorl inadvartuc.
• Clear the work area. You rrecd a clear area
all areurtd thotrocso you can have secure
fcoting.
• Study the natural ccodidorts that can _ausa
the trec to fall in a particular directico.
N_ur-al ccndrtiorts that carl causo a tree to
fall in a particular dir, Jction includo:
• The wind direu'tion and spacd.
• The loan of tho tree. Tho loan of a tree
might not bo apparent duo to uneven or
sloping terrain. Usa a plumb or level to dctcrmirre thodireu'tion of trocloan.
• Weight and br'artuh¢,._on orre side.
• Surrounding trots and obstacles.
Luck for doc_ayand rot If the trunk is re_cd, it
cart snap and fall toward the opcr'utor. Chock
for brekan or d_._d branchas which can fall on
you while cuttir_.
Make sum there is cncogh room for thot r_.._to
fall. Maintain a distarlco el' 2qf) trec lengths
from the nearest pcrsort or uther object& Engirto north _n drewrt out a warTfing call.
Remora dirt, stones, Ico,_) bark, nails, staples,
and wire f_m the tr_ whore cuts arc to bo
rnadc.
First cuL
Notch
j,
Second
• After rornovir
tho cutout of wood, make
the foiling cut orl the opposite sido of the
notch. This is done by makirTg a cut about
two inches higher than the center of the
notch. This will leave enough uncutwcod
bobvcon the foiling Gut and the notch to
form a hinge. This hinge will help provarrt
the trco frem falling in the wrerTg direu'tion.
Hinge holds t_e on stump and helps
control fell
Opening
of felling
Closing of
noLch
Plan a clear retreat path to thoroar and diagonal to the Iirre of fall.
.le. eel=.rr=.,etpeth
0-'-'
cut
NOTE: Before foiling Gut is complete, USe
wedges to open the Gut when necessary to
corrtrel the diractiorT of fall. TOavoid kickback
and chain damage, usa wood or plastic
wedges, but never stool or iron wedges.
• Be alert to signs th_ the tree is ready to fall:
ctacldng sounds, widening of the foiling cut,
or rTYovcmcrrtirt the upper br'anuh¢._.
• As trco starts to fall, stop saw, put it dc_vrt,
and got away quickly on your planned retreat path.
oireot,ono ell
11
• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be oxttornoly cautious with
partially fallen !r'_os that may be poorly
supported. When a tree doesn't fall cornplotoly, sot the saw aside arid pull down the
tree with a c_blo winch, block arrd t_cklo,
or tr,lu'tor.
CUTTING
A FALLEN
TREE
_t!_WARNING:
Never tutti saw upside
down to urrdorout. The saw cannot be controlled in this position.
Always make your first cut on the compression side of the I_._. The compression side of
the I_._.is whore the pressure of the I_._]'s
weight is concentrated.
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the torrn used for cutting a fallen
troo to the desired I_, size.
_ WARNING:
First out on oo,_pression side of log
Docotstandon thelog
being cut. Any portion cart roll causing Io_s
of footing arrd control. Do cot stand downhill
of the I_. being cut.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Cut only orro I_. at a time.
• C_ shattered wood vo_ car_bfully; sharp
pieces of wood could boflung toward operator.
• Use a s_horso to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the I_._.while
cuttinq and never hold the log with your log
or foot.
• Do not cut in art area whore logs, limbs,
and roots arc t_nglcd such as in a blown
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared I_._,
s "fYst.
"
TYPES OF CUTTING
BUCKING
USED
FOR
_kWARNING:
If saw
becomes
pinched or hung ina log, don't, try to force it
out. You c_rl Io,_ooorrt_l of the saw resulting
in iniury and/or darrlago to the saw. Stop the
saw, ddvo awodgo of'plastic orwood irrtotho
cut urrtil thosaw can bo tornovod easily. Rostart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback arrd chain damage, do not
use a mo_l wedge. Do cot attempt to restart
your saw whon it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wodg_
remove pinched saw
_$ooond
Out
FirsL ouL on compression side of log
BUCKING
WITHOUT
A
SUPPORT
• Ovorout through 1/:5of the diameter of the
k._.
• Roll the I_._.over arid finish with a socorrd
ovorout.
• Watch for I_._,
s with a compression side to
provorrt the saw from pinching. See illusttatiorrs for ¢,u[tirtg logs with a compression side.
BUCKING
USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT
STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the I_._.
(Refer to tho illustmtiorrs below for your
first and socorld cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diarnotor of the I_.
• Finish with your socorrd cut.
Using a log for support
2rd
Turn saw OFF and use a plasLio or
wooden wedge to force out open.
Ovorcutting b¢,Nins on the top side of the I_._.
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When ovoroutting use light downward prossure.
Ovomutling
Undomutling
.....
Undsroutting irwolv_,_ cutting on the urrdorside of the I_, with top of saw against the I_.
When urrdoroutting use light upward prossure. Hold saw firefly and maintain control.
The saw will tend to push back toward you.
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Using s support stand
2 _luCUt
• Always u,so art ovotcut to Gut ,small and
freely hanging Iimb,s. Undercutting could
c_sso limbs to fall and pirruh the ,saw.
PRUNING
_]!_WARNING:
Limit pruning to limb,s
,shoulder height or below.
Do not cut if
branehe,s ar_ higher than your,shoulder. Got
a profossiorlal to do tho job.
• Make your fist cut 1,'3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2rid cut all the way
through the limb. Then cut a third
ovotcut Ioavhtg a 1 to 2 irrult _'ollar from
the truck of thetrt``o,
l_t Cut
L:'oL
Be onoo #"
LIMBING
AND
_]I_WARNING:
against
kickback.
co';'/!/
PRUNING
BO alert for and guard
DO not allow the moving
_!!
chain to _.'ontact any other branches or obioots at tho noso of the guido bar whon limbing or pruning. AIIc_vhrg such corrtaet cart rusuit in sedoss injury.
WARNING:
/ '4"---
First cut
pruning L_niqu_
Never climb into attoo
to limb or prune. DO not sf_nd on ladders,
platforTss, a I_._.,or in any po_ition which cart
cause you to Io_e your balance or control of
the saw.
_t!_WARNING:
Di,s_rtneeL the ,spark
_lug bo_ro poffomlingrnaintonan_ except
r "carburetor adiu,strrlords.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Work ,slowly, koeping both hand,s fin'nly
grippedon the,saw. Mahttain ,soeuru fo_ting and balance.
• Watch out for ,springpok_. Spdngpolss
art`` small ,size limb,swhich can catch the
saw chain arid whip toward you or pull you
off balance.
Use o×tr_mo c_ution when
cutting small size limbs,
• Bo alert for ,springbaek. Watch out for
br_rruho,s that are bent or under pru,ssur_,
Avoid being struck by tho branch or tho
sawwhon the tension hTthe wood fibers is
roloa,s¢._.
• Keep a clear workarca.
Fr_quorrtly clear
br_rruhssout oftho way to avoid tdpping
ovor them.
Wo ro_'ornmor_d all ,sorvice and adjsstmonts
riot Ii,stod in I:hi,smanual be porfomlod by art
authorizcyJ service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level ..
Before each use
Bar lubrioaUon .....
Before each use
Chain tension .....
Before each use
Before esoh u,se
Chain ,sharpness ..
Before each use
For damaged parLs
Before each use
For loose caps ....
For loess f_sLeners.
Before esoh u,se
Before esoh u,se
For loose paris ....
Insp_t
and Clean:
Bar ................
Before each u,se
After each use
Complete saw .....
Air filter .............
Every 5 hours*
Chain brake ........
Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
snd muffler .........
Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug . Yearly
Replace fuel filter...
Yearly
LIMBING
• Alwayslimbatrooafteriti,seutdown.
Only
then cart limbing bo done ,safely and propody.
• Leave the la_er limb,s underueath the
foiled tn;oto support the tn;oa,syou work.
• Start at the bsso of the foiled ttoo and work
toward the top, cutting branehe,s and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one _;ut.
* Hours of Operation
• Keep the trt;o bo,tw'oon you arid the chain.
Cut from the ,side of thetree opposite the
br_rruh you art,, cutting.
• Remove labor, supporting braneho,s with
tho eutthtg touhniquss dssefibcd in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
Do not cleanfilter in ga,solirru
or other flammable ,solvorrt
to avoid creating
a firt``hazard or producing harmful ovapor,_tlvo emission,s.
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Cleaning
the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases ongirro performance arid increases fuel consumption aod
harroful omissiorls. Always clean after 15
tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichover _.._rn¢,._
first. Clean more frequently in
dustyeonditiorTs. Ausod airofilter can never
be completely cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air filter with a new ona after ow.,ry
50 hours of opet",Jtion, or annually, whiuhevar
uome8 first.
1. L_.x_en 3 8crows on cylinder (;over.
2. Ramevo cylinder cover.
3. Ramevo airfiltar.
4. ClaarT the air filter using hot soapy watar.
Rinse with eleart _,_1 water. Air dry oornpletely before reinstalling.
5. Lightly oil air filter before installirTg to irnprove the efficiency of air filter.
Use
2-cyolo orlgirro oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze exooss oil from filter.
6. Reinstall airfilter.
7. Rainstall cylinder cover and 3 8crows.
Tighten securely.
INSPECT
MUFFLER
ARRESTING
SCREEN
AND
SPARK
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arrostirig screen,
and must ba removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
Raplace tha spark a_asting screen if breaks
OG'GU r.
Muffler Diffuser
/
_/'y_
_
;_
Arr_tirtg
/_ / _/Suroe.
Spark
Muraer
7.
Rz.,iristall muf_or _over and 2 scrow_.
_ghtort securely.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
_WARNING:
The _;hain will be mov-
ing dudrtg mo_t of this prouedu_,_.W.ear your
protou'tive equipmerlt arid observe all safety
precautions. The Ghairl must riot move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has bean carefully sot at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary if
you notice any of the following eonditierTs:
• Chain moves at idla. Sae IDLE SPEED-T
adiusting pieced uro.
• Saw will not idle. See I DLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure.
Idle Speed=T
Allow ertgirlo to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is t_ fasL If the engine,, stalls, idle is t_ slow.
Adjust speed until ongirro runs without ehairT
movement (idle too f'ast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb arid is labelad T.
• Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to im
crease erLqino speed.
• Turn idle speed 8crow (T) oourltoreloukwise te decrease engine speed.
If'you require fu_ar assi_rl_
or are unsure
about perforroing this procedure, oortta,..:tyour
authorized
servioo
d_ler
or
_all
1-800-554-6723.
BAR MAINTENANCE
If your saw cuts to erie side, has to be for_.,,d
through the cut, or heart run _h art irnprop_r
amour_t of bar lubrication it may be notary
to servia; your bar. A woro bar will damage
your @_airtarid rnako Cut'rig di_cult.
A1_ereaah USe, ensure ON/STOP s_tuh is in
the STOP position, then clean all sawdust f_m
the guido bar arid spr_v_kat hole.
To ri_irltain guide bar:
• Mova ON/STOP switch to the STOP po_ition.
• Loo_en arid rerrx3vo chain brake nuts and
@_airl brake. _r_ve
bar arid chain from
• Clean the oil bolas and bar greta
5 flours of op_Tatiorl.
_
Body
i,,_
Scro_s
Cover
Cleaning is required every 25 hours _ operatiori or arTrTually,_liu[Tevar _Jrrras first.
1. L_ri
arid rerrla_ve the 2 rnuf_er _._ver
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Rarnovo Sawdust
Remora the mutfler Sever (_x_varsr_ap_off
muffler body).
Remove muffler diffuser arid spark arrestirtg sa'_rt assarribly. Notitx_the Odorttation
of th_e parts _r reassembling.
Clean t he spark arrestar screen with a wire
brush. Replace screen if br_._ks are found.
Replace any broken or cracked mutfler
parts.
Reirlstall diffuser and spark arrestar scr_rT
assembly with round hol_ faring up.
From
_
after _eh
t
Guide Bar _.__
_0il
Holes
_
• Burdng of guide bar rails is a normal pro_
of rail wear. Remove those burrs _th a fiat
file.
• "Wber_rail top is Ufioveri, use a fiat file to i_
uiforo square edgas arid sides.
-_-- Fila Rail Edges--=-_ N
arid Sid_
I U
Square
Worn Groove
lZ_
I
I
Corract Groove
RCplacc guido bar whon tho g_(;
is v_rrl,
th o guida bar is bant or cr,tckt.yJ, or whorTOX_
h_._ting or burring of tha F_ils o_urs. If ropla_Jrncrrl is r]c_._sary, uso cnlythc guido bar
sp_.'ci_ad for your saw in the n._pairparts list or
on tha dc_al Io_tcd on the chain saw.
CHAIN
SHARPENING
Chain sharpcrting is a complicated task that
rcquiros spauial tools. Wc rouommcndcd
you rcfcr chain sharpcnirTg to a professional
chain sharpcrTcr.
IGNITION
TIMING
Ignition timirTg is fixed and nonadjustablo.
SPARK
PLUG
Thc spark plug should bo ropla_.'d each
yoar to onsurc the crrgino starts oasior and
runs butter.
1. L_x._crt 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Rcmcvo tho cylirrdcr ccvor.
3. Pull offtho spark plug boot.
4. Rcrncvo spark plug from cylirrdcr and
discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-TY spark
plug and tighten sccuroly with a 3J4 inch
so,.;kct wrench. Spark plug gap should
bc 0.025 inuh(_.
6. Reinstall tha spark plug b_oL
7. Reinstall t ha ¢_indcr cover and 3 surcws.
Tighten _;cur_ly.
$crows
/
_;"%-';_%,,_
C_lindar
STORAGE
_kWARNING:
Stop ongirlc arid allow
to u_x)l, arrd sccurc the unit boforc stodng or
transporting in a vehicle. Storo unit and "fuel
in arl arca wt_crc fucl vapors ua[_rlot rcauh
sparks or open flarncs frorn water hoators,
clou'tdu motors or switches, furnaces,otc.
Store unit with all guards in place. Position so
that any sharp obicct cannot accidentally
causa injury to passersby. Storc the unit out
of r_ach of children.
• Before; stodng, drain all fucl frorn tho urlit.
Start cngino and allow to run until it stops.
• Clean tho unit bcforo storing. Pay particu=
lar attention to the air intake ar_a, kcoping
it fr_c of debris. Use a mild dotc_cnt
and
sborlgc to cloan tha plastic surfaces.
• Donotstorcthcunitorfucl
inacloscd aroa
whore fuol vapors can reach sparks or an
open llama from hot water heaters, alcGtric
motors or switches, furrTa_;s, otc.
•Storc in a dry arca out of the reach of chip
dr_n.
CAUTION:
It is irnportard to provcrrl gum
deposits from f_rrning in essential $ucl sy'_'tcm
parts such as tha _rbu_',tor, fucl filtor, fuol
h_c, or fucl tank during stor_go. Alu_hol
blcndod fuols (_alk..vJgasohol or using ethanol
or n_thartol) _r_ attract rr_istur_ which loads
to fucl rnixtur_ _:paration and f_rn_tion of
acids during storapo. Acidic gas _an damage
the cngina.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Gall 1-800-554-6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dcalor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis_'onrreet spark plug bafore parforming all of
tha recomrnar_dod remedioa below except remedies that require eparatien of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
ErTgina will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
1. IgrTitiorTswitch Off.
2. Engirre flo_dod.
Engine will
not idla
proparly.
1. Carburetor requires
adlustmarrt.
2. Crankshaft saals worn.
1. Sac "Carburetor Adjustrnant" in the
Sawiee and Adlustmarrts Sau'tiorl.
2. Contact an authorized sawiee daaler.
Engina will not
accelerate,
lucks power,
or dies undar
a load.
1.
2.
3r
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline.
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
_'orrect fual mixture.
Chain moves
at idle speed,
1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. Sac "Carburetor Adjustrnant" in the
Service arid Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. Sea "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correu't fuel rrfixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Chack for ditty fuel filter; replace.
Chack for kinked or split fuel line;
repoir or replace.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Chain brake engaged.
Carburetor requires
adjustmant.
ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to tha edginal purehasar that each
new Poulan _ brand gasoline chain saw is
free frern defecLs irt material arid werkrrranship and agrees to repair or replace under
this warrar_{y any dofe_ivo gasoline _hain
saw as follows from the original date of purchase.
1 YEAR * Parts and Labor, when used for
Household porpos_.
60 DAYS * Parts and Labor, when used for
Comrrroruial, Prefossional, or Income Producing purposes.
.
.
30 DAYS * Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is riot trensforeble arid does
not _'ovor darnaga or liability caused by irnproper handling, imprep,.'r rnaintanarTua, or
tha use of a_,'c_ssofi_ and/or attachments
not Specifically recommandod
by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this
chain Saw. Additionally, this warranty do_
not _over damage oauscd by imprepor hartdling, improper mairtturtanee, or if the saw is
altered in arty waywhieh in our judgement affects its condition or operation. This warranty
dot,._ not Cover tune-up, spark plugs, filters,
startar ropes, starter spdngs, chain sharbening, burs, chains, and orbor parts whiuh wear
and require replauemertt with reasonable
use during the warranty pedod. This warran-
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug and regap.
Disangage chain brake.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
ty does not cover predolivery sot-up, installation of guido bar and chain, and norfnal adjustments explained
in file instreetiorT
manual such as carburetor adjustments and
chain tansion adjustments.
This warranty
does riot _'ovor tr_rlsportation uo_ts.
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.
The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECT ROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS,
INC., r_erves
tha dpht to
change, modify, or discontinue models, dosigns, Specifications, and accessod_
of all
products at any time without rretioa or ebliga=
tion to any purehase_
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YOUR WARRANTY
RIGHTS AND OB*
LIGATIONS:
The U. S. Envirortmerrtal
Protection Agency,
Envirorrrnerrt Canada
and ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., are pleased to explain the emissions
corltrel system warranty on your year
2002-2004
small off-mad engirre. ELEC=
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must
warrant tha emission control system enyour
small off-road engine for the period' s of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, rregleu't, or improper rnaintenarlce of
your small off-road engine. Your emission
control system includes parts such as the
carburetor and the ignition sy_temr Where a
warrantable
condition exists, ELECTRO=
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., will repair
your small off-mad engine at no cost to you.
Expens_
_'ovorod under warrar_ty include
diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY
COVERAGE:
If any
emissions _lated part on your engine (as
listed under Emissions
Control Warranty
Parts List) is defective or a defect irt thematerials erworkmarrship of the engine Causes
the failure of such an ernissiort related part,
the part will be repaired or replaced by
ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS,
INC.
OWNER'S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILE
TIES: As_he small off-read engine eJvrrer,
you are responsible for tha performance of
the required maintenance listed lrl your instruction
manual. ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS,
INC., recommends th_ you
retain all receipts _'ovoring maJntenartce 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 theperforrrrsnco
of all scheduled mairtterrsnce.
AS the small
off-read engine owner, you should be aware
that ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., rrrsy deny you warranty coverage if
your small off-read engine or a part of it has
failed duo to abuse, neglect, irnproper mainterrsnce, urrspproved modific_tiorrs, or the
use of parts riot made or approved by the
ofigirrsl equipment manufacturer.
YOU are
responsible for presenting your small offroad engine to an ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., authodzed repair center
as s_n as a problem exists. Warranty repairs should be _'ompleted in a roasorrsble
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you
have any questions regarding yeurwarranty
rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized sowice center
or c.311ELECT ROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., _ 1-800-554-6723.
WARRANTY
COMMENCEMENT
DATE: The warranty
peded begins err the date the small off-read
engine is purchased. LENGTH OF COVERA_E: This warranty shall be for a peded of
bye years from the initial date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or ro_olaCement of any warranted part will be perrmed at no charge to tha owrrer at an
appreved ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC,, sawicing cerlter.
If you
have
arty questions regarding
your warranty
rights and responsibilities,
you should con_tu_tyour nearestauthorized service eorrter
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at 1-800-554-6723.
WARRANTY
PE ,OO
2A,,y
wor ar,t,art
d which
isr,ot
scheduled
for replacement
as required
maintenance, or which is scheduled only for
r_._ular inspection to the effect of "repair or
replace as necessary" shall be warranted for
2 years. Any warranted part which is sched=
ulcd for replacomerrt as required mairltehence shall be warranted for the peded of
time up to tile first scheduled replacement
point for that part. DIAGNOSIS: The Owner
shall not be cha_cd for diagnostic labor
which loads to thedetemlinatiort that a warr,mtod pa_ is defective if the diagnoxstic work
isperfemled at arl apprew.,d ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., sarvicing center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES:
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC,, may
be liable for damages to other engine componerlts caused b_;the failure of a _'arrantcd
part still under warranty. WHAT 18 NOT
COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,
neglect, or irnproper maintenar_
are not
covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS:
The use of add-on or modified parts cart be
greunds for disallowing a warranty claim.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
is riot liable to _'ovor failures of warranted
_arts caused by the use of add -on or modicd parts. HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you
have arty questions r_arding your warrarrty
rights and responsibilities,
you should con_tu't your nearest authorized service _brrter
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at 1-800-554-6723.
WHERE TOGET
WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services
or repairs shall beprevided at all E LECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., service
corrters. Call 1-800-554-6723.
MAINTENANCE= REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR
OF EMISSION
RELATED PARTS: Any
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
approved roplacornerrt part used in the performance of any warranty maintenar_:
or
repair on emission related parts will be provided without c[rs_e to the owner if the part
is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL
WARRANTY
PARTS LIST: Carburetor,
Igrlfiiorl System: SparkPlug
(covered up to
maintenance
schedule),
Ignition Mo_ula.
MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner
is responsible for the performance of all required rnairrterrsnce as defincd in the irlstruction manual.
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The irxf_n_tierx On the produu_ label indicates which 81:andard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 _ndior CALIFORNIA,
This errgino is certified to be ernissions _ornpliant for the following use;
[]
Mo_e_to
[]
Inten_lediato
(50 hour_)
[]
Extorldcd
{125 hours)
(300 hours)
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