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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN 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)

Primer

Bulb

Fuel Mix Fill Cap

Starter

Housing

Bar Oil Fill Cap

Chain

Front Hand Guard

Front Handle

Starter Rope

ON/STOP

Switch

Muffler

Guide Bar

Chain Brake

Nuts

Cylinder Cover

Throttle

Lockout

Rear

Handle

Throttle

Trigger

Choke

Knob

Chain

Brake

Chain

Direction

of Travel

Adjusting

Screw

Chain

Catcher

Fast Idle

Lock

Bar

Sprocket

Hole

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the

engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

speed.

THROTTLE LOCK--OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be

pressed before you can squeeze the throttle

trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-

dentally squeezing the trigger.

FAST IDLE LOCK

The FAST IDLE 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 fast idle lock. Re-

lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold-

ing the fast idle lock button.

CHOKE KNOB

The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to

provide additional fuel to the engine during cold

starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-

buretor to provide quicker starting.

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.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first

30 minutes of operation. You should check

your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN

TENSION under the ASSEMBLY section.

WARNING:

Muffler is very hot dur-

ing and after use. Do not touch the muffler or

allow combustible material such as dry

grass or fuel to do so.

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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