Poulan Pro 2001-07 Instruction Manual Download Page 8

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OPERATION

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)

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/

Fast Idle

Lever

Chain

Brake

Chain

Direction

of Travel

Adjusting

Screw

Chain

Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the

engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine

speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

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 addi-

tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the

carburetor 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 manu-

ally if the front hand guard is pushed forward.

The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the

front hand guard back toward the front han-

dle 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 2001-07

Page 1: ... siga todas las advertencias e en strucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Augusta GA 30907 Electrolux Home...

Page 2: ... and 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 this manual S Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or fac...

Page 3: ...ore 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 before starting saw S Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly r...

Page 4: ...rip 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 encir cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked S Posit...

Page 5: ...W YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY 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 as original equipment Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho rized servicing dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing d...

Page 6: ...ting 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...

Page 7: ... 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 the chain will sag below the bar Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool Bar Tool 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 ref...

Page 8: ...igger 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 addi tional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor to provide quicker starting CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a dev...

Page 9: ...s 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 addi tional information STARTING WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle spe...

Page 10: ...sengaged 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 chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this proce dure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en gin...

Page 11: ...s from the nearest person or other objects En gine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Plan a clear retreat path to the rear and diag onal to the line of fall Direction of Fall 45_ Plan a clear retreat path FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A not...

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 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 pres sure Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutti...

Page 13: ...Always limb a tree after it is cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs with one cut S Keep the tree between you and the chain Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cut...

Page 14: ...Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur Muffler Diffuser Muffler Cover Screws Muffler Cover Muffler Body Spark Arresting Screen Cleaning is required every 25 hours of opera tion or annually whichever comes first S Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover screws S Remove the muffler cover cover snaps off muffler body S Remove muffler diffuser and spark arresting screen assembly Notice the o...

Page 15: ...ris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces S 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 S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil dren CAUTION It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fu...

Page 16: ...Y STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Environment Canada and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be de signed built and equipped to meet the strin gent anti smog standa...

Page 17: ...es 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 POULAN WEED EATER is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or m...

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