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PoulanPRO
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d'lnstructions
220 LE / 260 LE

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

AVERTISSEMENT:
Ure le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de s_curit6. Tout d_faut de le faire
pourrait entrafner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
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From

Electrolux Canada Corporation
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5R4C2

the ElectroluxGroup.
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11/22/02

WARNING!

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

This chain
saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause
sedous or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection,

eye protection and head protection.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

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

Measured 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
"""_.
Snug
Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Safety Hat
_'SEy
e
t o,w _ "_" 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 ifyoe
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
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 PRO_) accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
• Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.
There should be no smoking, open flames,
or 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

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

Reduced

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)
BAR

Table

MODEL

P/N

Length

CHAIN P/N

220 LE

530044834

16"

952051480

8°

260 LE

530044835

18"

952051481

6°

CKAwithout

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.

The chain is sharp and can cut you
it is not moving!
1. Loosen and remove the chain
and the chain brake from the
2. Remove the plastic shipping
present).

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.

even when
brake nuts
saw.
spacer (if

Location of shipping

spacer

Cha,
nB,ak

Nuts

Bar Tool

3, Turn adjusting screw on bar counterclockwise to move the tensioning rack as
far as it will go toward the front of the bar,
(_oO

Adjusting

crew
Tensioning

STANDARDS:
This saw is listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and the Canadian
Standards Association in accordance with:
ANSI BI75.f-2666
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

Rack

p//_

Slide the bar behind clutch drum until bar
stops against clutch drum sprocket.

Mount the Bar

Prepare the chain by checking the proper
direction. Without following the illustration it
is easy to place the chain on the saw in the
wrongdiraction.
Usethe iUustration ofthe
chain to determine the proper direction.

rof
Protective gloves (not provided)
worn during assembly,

should be

ATTACHING
THE BAR & CHAIN
already attached)

_,WARNING:

(If not

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.

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Adjusting
the tension:
Chain tension is very important.
Chain
stretches during use. This is especially tree
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
An adjusting screw (located on the guide b)_r
is used to adjust the tension of the chain (see
illustration).
1. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until
chain solidly contacts bottom of guide
bar rail.

Dept_ Gauge

Drive Links
Place the chain over and behind the
clutch, fitting the drive links in the clutch
drum sprocket.

Place chain onto the sprocket
Fit bottom of drive links between the
teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the
guide bar.
8. Fit chain drive links in to bar groove.
9. Pull the bar forward until the chain is
snug in the groove of the bar. Ensure all
drive links are in the bar groove.
10. Hold guide bar against the saw frame
and install the chain brake.
11. Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten 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.
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 tooloose, the chain will sag below the
bar.
7.

Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,
roll chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.
g. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag.
Release tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting screw until sag does not exist.
4. Tighten bar clamp nuts securely with the
bar tool.
Chain Brake
Nuts

5.
6.

Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to
move chain around guide bar.
If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and loosen chain by turning the adjusting screw.
Retighten bar clamp nuts.
If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if
the chain is loose.

,_ WARNING:

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

Chain Brake

Nuts

Tool (Bar Tool)

KNOW YOUR SAW
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)

Front Hand Guard

Chain

Front Handle

Muffler

Bar Oil Fill Cap/-_

Housing

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Cylinder Cover
Throttle

Chain
Direction
of Travel

Adjusting_

Rear Lockout
Handle

Throttle
Trigger

Screw

Choke/
Chain
Fast Idle Brake
Lever

Chain
Chain Brake Nuts
Catcher

ONISTOP
SWITCH
The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.
THROTTLE
LOCKOUT

Guide

CHAIN BRAKE
The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickback occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward.
The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.

The THROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.
This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.
CHOKE/FAST
IDLE LEVER
The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold
or refueled starting. The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN

TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first
30 minL_es of operation. YOU should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.
A

dlIWARNING:

Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or
allow combustible
material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.

WARNING:

_WARNING:

The chain must not
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. Ahot
muffler can cause serious burns.

Remove fuel cap slow-

ly when refueling.
FUELING

ENGINE

This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded
gasoline.
Before
operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
synthetic
2-cycle
air-cooled
engine
oil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed
Eater brand synthetic oil is
recommended.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of
unleaded gasoline. Included with this saw is a
3.2 ounce container of Poolan/Weed Eater
brand synthetic oil. Pour the entire contents of
this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture.

To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated.
Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Use only 15"-18"

of rope per pull.

Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Starter re )e handle
_"[\ _'_ _1"

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.

Left hand

_t'_ .'_.,_----on

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 ofoil 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.

Rig

front

Dot through rear handle

IMPORTANT

POINTS

TO REMEMBER

When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent otthe 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.

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 PouIan PRO® bar and
chain oil is recommended to protect your unit
against excessive wear from heat and
friction. Poulan orPoulan PRO® oil resists
high temperature thinning.
If Poulan or
Poulan PRO®
bar and chain oil is not
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
• Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubrication.
• Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.

NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position,
STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after running
out of
fuel):
NOTE:
In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically,
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
2, Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent,
3. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4, Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand 5 times. Then, proceed to the
next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF position).
6. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine to run for approximately
5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.

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.

Switch
N/STOP

_
Primer
Bulb

• If the brake is already activated,
it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
• When cutting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.

Disengaged

ON/STOP
SWITCH
_::_'i_Engag

@
CHOKE/FAST

IDLE LEVER
,IEW)

Choke/Fast
Idle Lever

OFF

FULL

STARTING
A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
2. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent, then push the lever back in completely (to the OFF position).
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger, allowing engine to idle.
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.
CHAIN

BRAKE

_,WARNING:

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 0.020" (0.5 mm) 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.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
• The inertia-activated
chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).

Braking function
control
CAUTION:
The chain brake must be
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. Grip the rear
handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating
function
control

_J_WARNING:

When performing the
following procedure,
the engine must be
turned off.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14" (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact the stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.

IMPORTANT POINTS
• Check chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation.
See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials,
etc.
• Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain OL_of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to reach full speed before
cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.

•

Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure. If you force
the cut, damage to the bar, chain, orengine can result.
• Release the throttle trigger as soon 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 the chain, bar,
and engine. It is recommended
that
the engine not be operated for longer than 30 seconds at full throttle.
• To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the saw
down after cutting.
TREE FELLING
TECHNIQUES

_WARNING:

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.
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,
remove them before making the notch. If using saw to remove buttress roots, keep saw
chain from contacting ground to prevent dulling of the chain.
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE
TREE
• Make notch cut by cutting the top of the
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the diameter
of the tree. Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom of the notch. See illustration. Once the notch is cut remove the
notch of wood from the tree.

Check for broken or

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

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, nor cut at night since you
will not be ale to see well, nor during bad
weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds,
etc.
• Carefully planyoursawingoperation
inad-

Notch"----

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_'_

-- "_""2"

vance,

• Clear the work area. You need a clear area
all around the tree so you can have secure
footing.
• Study the natural conditions that can cause
the tree to fall in a particular direction.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
• The wind direction and speed.
• The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to determine the direction of tree lean.
• Weight and branches on one side.
• Surrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot If the trunk is retted, it
can snap and fall toward the operator. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall on
you while CL_ting.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1!2 tree lengths
from the nearest person or other objects. Engine noise can drown OL_ a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples,
and wire from the tree where cuts are to be
made.

SecondcLt_

• After removir
the cutout of weed, make
the felling cut on the opposite side of the
notch. This is done by making s 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.
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps
control fall
Opening
of felling

Closing of
notch

Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diagonal to the line of fall.
_

;_....

Plan a clear retreat path

O"_'-

Direction of Fall

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use
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 wedges.
• Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall:
cracking sounds, widening of the felling cut,
or movement in the upper branches.
• As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,
and get away quickly on your planned retreat path.

• DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree
with your saw. Be extremely cautious with
partially fallen trees that may be poorly
supported. When e tree doesn't fall completely, set the saw aside and pull down the
tree with a cable winch, block and tackle,
or tractor.
CUTTING
A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen
tree to the desired log size.

_WARNING:

Never turn saw ogside
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

WARNING: Do not stand on the log
being cut. Any portion can roll causing loss
of footing and control. Do not stand downhill
of the log being cut.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Cut only one log at a time.
• Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp
pieces of wood could be flung toward operator.
• Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never
allow another person to hold the log while
cutting and never hold the log with your leg
or foot.
• Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,
and roots are tangled such as in a blown
down area. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting by pulling out exposed and
cleared logs first.
TYPES OF CUTTING
BUCKING

USED

FOR

_,WARNING:

If saw becomes

pinched or hung in a log, don't try to force it
out. You can lose control of the saw resulting
in injury aod/or damage tothe saw. Stop the
saw, drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the
cut until the saw can be removed easily. Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut. To
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to restart
your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log.
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Second

side of log

cut
Second

cut

First cut on compression

side of log

BUCKING
WITHOUT
A
SUPPORT
• Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the
log.
• Roll the log over and finish with a second
overcut.
• Watch for logs with a compression side to
prevent the saw from pinching. See illustrations for cutting logs with e compression side.
BUCKING
USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT
STAND
• Remember your first cut is always on the
compression side of the log.
Refer to the illustrations below for your
_rst and second cut)
• Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the
diameter of the log,
• Finish with your second cut.
Using a log for support
2rid

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.
Overcutting
begins on the top side of the log
with the bottom of the saw against the log.
When overcutting
use light downward pressure.
Overcutting
Undercutting

1st Cut

Undercutting involves cutting on the underside 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.

1st Cut

PRUNING

Using a support stand
2 ndCut

1 st Cut

WARNING:
Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below.
Do not cut if
branches are higher than your shoulder. Get
a professional to do the job.
• Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way
through the bottom of the limb.
• Next make a 2nd cut all the way
through the limb.
Then cut a third
overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from
the truck of the tree.

/
2 nd Cut

_Th _Idic

LIMBING

Second

cut'_ZY'!t

Collar tit_/

AND PRUNING

_,WARNING:

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

WARNING: Never climb into a tree
to 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.
IMPORTANT
POINTS
• Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure footing and balance.
• Watch out for springpoles.
Springpoles
are small size limbs which can catch the
saw chain and whip toward you or pull you
off balance.
Use extreme caution when
cutting small size limbs,
• Be alert for springback.
Watch out for
branches that are bent or under pressure,
Avoid being struck by the branch or the
saw when the tension in the wood fibers is
released.
• Keep a clear work area, Frequently clear
branches out of the way to avoid tripping
over them.
LIMBING
• Always limb a tree after it is cut down. Only
then can Iimbing be done safely and properly.
• Leave the larger limbs underneath the
felled tree to support the tree as you work.
• Start at the base of the felled tree and work
toward the top, cutting branches and
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.
• Keep the tree between you and the chain.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the
branch you are cutting.
• Remove larger, supporting branches with
the cutting techniques described in BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT.
• Always use an overcut to cut small and
freely hanging limbs. Undercuttiog could
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.

_JV
f

First cut

Pruning technique

_WARNING:

Disconnect the spark
fPolUgbefore performing maintenance except
r carburetor adjustments.
We recommend all service and adjustments
not listed in this manual be performed by an
authorized service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check:
Fuel mixture level .... Before each use
Bar lubrication .....
Before each use
Chain tension .....
Before each use
Before each use
Chain sharpness
,,
Before each use
For damaged parts
Before each use
For loose caps ....
For loose fasteners,
Before each use
Before each use
For loose parts ....
Inspect and Clean:
Bar ................
Before each use
After each use
Complete saw .......
Air filter .............
Every 5 hours*
Chain brake ........
Every 5 hours*
Spark arresting screen
and muffler .........
Every 25 hours*
Replace spark plug , Yearly
Replace fuel filter,.,
Yearly
* Hours of Operation
AIR FILTER
CAUTION:
Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent to avoid creating
a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions.
Cleaning
the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.

1.
2.
3.
4.

6.
7.

Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
Remove cylinder cover,
Remove air filter,
Clean the air filter using hot soapy water,
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry completely before reinstalling.
Lightly oil air filter before installing to improve the efficiency of air filter.
Use
2-cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
Squeeze excess oil from filter.
Reinstall air filter.
Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.

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,I

Muffler

Spark Arrestin:
Screen

6.
7.

8.
9.

Cover

INSPECT
MUFFLER
ARRESTING
SCREEN

AND

SPARK

Remove spark arresting screen.
Clean the spark arresting screen with a
wire brush. Replace screen if any wires are
broken or screen is blocked after cleaning.
Reinstall spark arresting screen.
Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws. Ensure outlet cover and both screws are reinstalled correctly (see illustrations) to
prevent damage to the saw.
The exhaust outlet must face the chain brake
(bar side) of the saw.
Exhaust

_,WARNING:

The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN
Cleaningisrequiredevery
25houre of operation or annually, whichever comes first.

_i_ WARNING:

M_ffler

Gasket

"_"_,,_.
Bolt Cover

The chain will be mov-

ing during most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all safety
precautions. The chain must not move at idle
speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary if
you notice any of the following conditions:
• Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED-T
adjusting procedure.
• Sew will not idle. See IDLE SPEED-T adjusting procedure.

Outlet
Guide

• A_

10. Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if
damaged.
11. Reinstall backplate, outlet guide, muffler
gasket, and muffler using muffler bolts.
Tighten until secure.
12. Reinstall bolt cover and Iocknut. Tighten
securely.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT

Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks
occur.

Backplate Muffler_" _.

Outlet Cover
_"

Exhaust Outlet must face chain
brake (bar side) of chain saw

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.

_(_a_z.

BACK VIEW OF
MUFFLER

Screws

Cylinder
Cover

Air Filter
\

Outlet Cover

Muffler
__ Bolts

Idle Speed-T
Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle
is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.
Adjust speed until engine runs without chain
movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too
slow). The idle speed screw is located in the
area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
• Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to increase engine speed.
• Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclockwise to decrease engine speed.
If you require further assistance or are unsure
aboL_ performing this procedure, contact your
aL_horized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.

'x
Locknut

1. Loosen and remove the Iocknut from the
bolt cover.
2. Remove the bolt cover.
3. Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts.
Remove the muffler, muffler gasket, outlet guide and backplate.
Notice the orientation of these parts for reassembling.
4. Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the
muffler.
Loosen and remove both
screws.
5. Remove the outlet cover.
14

BAR MAINTENANCE

If your sew cuts to one side, has to be forced
through the cut, or been run with an improper
amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary
to service your bar. A worn bar will damage
your chain and make cutting difficult.
After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in
the STOP position, then clean all sawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:
• Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
• Loosen end remove chain brake nL_Sand
chain brake. Remove bar and chain from
saw.
• Clean the oil holes and bargroove after each
5 hours of operation.

Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.
5. Replace with Champion RCJ-7Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
socket wrench. Spark plug gap should
be 0.025 inches.
6. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws.
Tighten securely.
Screws
Cover
Plug Boot

Spark
Plug

Remove Sawdust

From

_J_

STORAGE

Ji_

i_ WARNING:
Guide Bar _oo_
Oil Holes

• Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process
of rail wear. Remove these burrs with a fiat
file.
• When rail top is uneven, use a fiat file to restore square edges end sides.
-_-FileRailEdges_-N
N
and Sides
I U I
Square
Worn Groove

Correct Groove

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,
the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar
specified for your saw in the repair parts list or
on the decal located on the chain saw.
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

Stop engine aed allow
to 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.
Start engine and allow to run until it stops.
• Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular 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
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 the reach of children.
CAUTION:
It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in essential fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel
hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alcohol
blended fuels (celled 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.

PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced each
year to ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better.
1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
3. Pull off the spark plug boot.

NEED ASSISTANCE?
Call 1-800-554-6723.
NEED SERVICE PART?
Contact your authorized service dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TABLE

WARNING:

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

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

1. Ignition switch off.
2. Engine flooded.

Engine will
not idle
properly.

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.

1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

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

1.
2.
3.
4.

Engine
smokes
excessively.

1. Too much oil mixed with
gasoline,

1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.

Chain moves
at idle speed,

1. Idle speed requires
adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.

1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact an authorized service dealer.

1. Move ignition switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. InstaU new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or spilt fuel line;
repair 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
adjustment.

ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
warrants to the original purchaser that each
new Poulan PRO® brand gasoline chain
sew 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 - Parts and Labor, when used for
Household purposes.
60 DAYS - Parts and Labor, when used for
Commercial,
Professional, or Income Producing purposes.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental
purposes.
This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or
the use of accessories and/or attachments
not specifically
recommended
by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., for this
chain saw. Additionally, this warranty does
not cover damage caused by improper handling, improper maintenance, or if the sew is
altered in any way which in our judgement effects its condition 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 pedod. This warran-

Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug and regap.
Disengage chain brake.
Contact an authorized service dealer.

ty does not cover predelivery set-up, installation of guide bar and chain, and normal adjustments
explained
in the instruction
manual such as carburetor adjustments and
chain tension adjustments.
This warranty
does not cover transportation costs.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARPANTY 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 ELEGTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously improve its
products. Therefore, ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS,
INC., reserves the right to
change, modify, or discontinue models, designs, specifications, and accessories of ell
products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on your
year 2002-2004 small off-roed engine. In California, all new small off-road engines must be
designed, built, and equipped to meet the
State's stringent anti-smog standards. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., must
warrant the emission control system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance of your small
off-road engine engine. Your emission control
system includes parts such as the carburetor
and the ignition system. Where a warrantable
condition
exists,
ELECTROLUX
HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., will repair your small offroad engine engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFACTURER S
WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
related part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an
emission related part, the part will be repaired
or replaced by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: AS the small off-road engine engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance
listed in your instruction manual. ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., recommends
that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-roed engine, but
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the
small off-road engine engine owner, you
should be aware that ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-toed engine engine
or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance, uoapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved
by the original equipment manufacturer. You
are responsible for presenting your small offroad engine to an ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., aL_hedzed 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 dghts and
responsibilities, you should contact your nearest a_hedzed service center or call ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at
1-800-554-6723.
WARRANTY
COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty peded
begins on the date the small off-road engine is
purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This

warranty shall be for a period of two years from
the initial date of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
PARTS. Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to
the owner at an approved ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing center. If
you have any questions regarding your warrarity dghts and responsibilities, you should
contact your nearest authorized service center
or call ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at 1-800-554-6723.
WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not 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 pedod of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic
labor which leads to the determination that a
warrantedpart
is defective if the diagnostic
work is performed at an approved ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., servicing
center.
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES:
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.,
may be liable for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT
COVERED: All failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The
use of add-on or modified parts can be
grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., is
not liable to cover failures of warranted parts
caused by the use of edd-on or modified parts.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or cell ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., at
1-800-554-6723.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., service centers.
Call: 1-800-554-6723.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION
RELATED
PARTS: Any ELECTROLUX
HOME PRODUCTS, INC., 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. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST:
Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug cow
ersd up to maintenance schedule), Ignition
Module, Muffler includieg catalyst. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual.

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

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant
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