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Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-

vance. Do not start cutting until you have a

clear work area, secure footing, and, if you

are felling trees, a planned retreat path.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

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Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.

Serious injury to the operator, helpers, by-

standers or any combination of these per-

sons may result from one-handed opera-

tion. A chain saw is intended for

two-handed use.

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Operate the chain saw only in a well-venti-

lated outdoor area.

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Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a

tree.

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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.

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Do not put pressure on the saw at the end

of the cut. Applying pressure can cause

you to lose control when the cut is com-

pleted.

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Stop the engine before setting the saw

down.

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Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-

pletely and securely assembled. Always

replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain

brake immediately if it becomes damaged,

broken or is otherwise removed.

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With the engine stopped, hand carry the

chain saw with the muffler away from your

body, and the guide bar and chain to the

rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

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Have all chain saw service performed by a

qualified service dealer with the exception

of the items listed in the maintenance sec-

tion of this manual. For example, if improp-

er tools are used to remove or hold the fly-

wheel when servicing the clutch, structural

damage to the flywheel can occur and

cause the flywheel to burst.

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Make certain the saw chain stops moving

when the throttle trigger is released. For

correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-

JUSTMENTS.

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Never modify your saw in any way.

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Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.

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Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.

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Use only Poulan

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accessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

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Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

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Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

There should be no smoking, open flames,

or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling.

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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on

bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well

ventilated place; and use an approved,

marked container for all fuel purposes.

Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw.

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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-

ing site before starting engine.

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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.

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Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel

vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric motors

or switches, furnaces, etc.

KICKBACK

WARNING:

Avoid kickback which

can result in serious injury.

Kickback

is the

backward, upward or sudden forward motion

of the guide bar occurring when the saw

chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con-

tacts any object such as a log or branch, or

when the wood closes in and pinches the

saw chain in the cut. Contacting a foreign ob-

ject in the wood can also result in loss of

chain saw control.

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Rotational Kickback

can occur when the

moving chain contacts an object at the up-

per tip of the guide bar. This contact can

cause the chain to dig into the object,

which stops the chain for an instant. The

result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction

which kicks the guide bar up and back to-

ward the operator.

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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.

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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:

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Be extremely aware of situations or ob-

structions that can cause material to pinch

the top of or otherwise stop the chain.

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Do not cut more than one log at a time.

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Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-

drawn from an undercut when bucking.

Avoid Pull--In:

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Always begin cutting with the engine at full

speed and the saw housing against wood.

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Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

Never use metal to hold the cut open.

Kickback Path

Summary of Contents for 1900

Page 1: ...ar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessu...

Page 2: ...nd operating instruc tions before attempting to use the unit S Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can follow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in t...

Page 3: ...re refueling S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated place and use an approved marked container for all fuel purposes Wipe up all fuel spills bef...

Page 4: ...locked S 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...

Page 5: ...LY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK Re duced kickback guide bars and low kick back saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recom mended Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar...

Page 6: ...n 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 Thi...

Page 7: ...e tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move the chain around the bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight If too loose...

Page 8: ...LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trigger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fa...

Page 9: ...ndicates 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 syst...

Page 10: ...d by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible S When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The...

Page 11: ...nearest person or other ob jects Engine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails sta ples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path to th...

Page 12: ...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 Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to for...

Page 13: ...e larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall an...

Page 14: ...compli cated task We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer Damage will occur if you turn the needles be yond the limiter stops BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side...

Page 15: ...essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or fuel tank during storage Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads...

Page 16: ...RODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser U S E...

Page 17: ...ion that a war ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to othe...

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