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NOTE:

If this saw is to be used for com-

mercial logging, a chain brake is required

and shall not be removed or otherwise dis-

abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-

tions for Commercial Logging.

SAFETY NOTICE:

Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of

people prone to circulation disorders or

abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood vessel

damage in otherwise healthy people. If

symptoms occur such as numbness, pain,

loss of strength, change in skin color or texture,

or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,

discontinue the use of this tool and seek

medical attention. An anti-vibration system

does not guarantee the avoidance of these

problems. Users who operate power tools on

a continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the

condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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 Precau-

tions can result in serious injury. If situations

occur which are not covered in this manual,

use care and good judgement. If you need

assistance, contact your Authorized Service

Dealer or call 1-800--554--6723.

STANDARDS:

This saw is listed by Under-

writer’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with:

ANSI B175.1--2000

American National

Standards for Gasoline--Powered Chain

Saws -- Safety Requirements

CSA Z62.1--1995

Chain Saws -- Occupa-

tional Health and Safety

CSA Z62.3--1996

Chain Saw Kickback Oc-

cupational Health and Safety

ASSEMBLY

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

(If not

already attached)

WARNING:

If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly

assembled and all fasteners are secure. Al-

ways wear gloves when handling the chain.

The chain is sharp and can cut you even when

it is not moving!

S

Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts

and the chain brake from the saw.

S

Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

Chain Brake

Chain Brake

Nuts

Bar Tool

Location of shipping spacer

S

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 ad-

justment pin up and down the screw. Locate

this adjustment before you begin mounting

the bar onto the saw. See illustration below.

Adjustment located on Chain Brake

Inside view of

Chain Brake

S

Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter-

clockwise until the adjusting pin just

touches the stop. This should allow the pin

to be near the correct position.

S

Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until

guide bar stops against clutch drum

sprocket.

Mount the Bar

S

Carefully remove the chain from the pack-

age. Hold chain with the drive links as

shown.

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIIRECTION OF ROTATION

Tip of

Bar

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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