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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 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

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530086596

8/3/01

Electrolux Home Products

North America

Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6

2001 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

For Occasional Use Only

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

Summary of Contents for 2001-08

Page 1: ...uel 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 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 530086596 8 3 01 R Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Mississauga Ontario l5T 1K6 Copy...

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: ...fore 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 ...

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: ...dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light ning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator S Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator S Either of these reactio...

Page 6: ...e dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STANDARDS This saw is listed by Under writer s Laboratories Inc and the Canadian Standards Association in accordance with ANSI B175 1 2000 American National Standard for Powered Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saw 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 Prot...

Page 7: ...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 refuel your saw An adjusting screw located on the guide bar is used to adjust the tension of the chain see illustration S Turn adjusting screw clockwise until c...

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: ...ront 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 gine running Place the saw o...

Page 11: ...e of 2 1 2 tree lengths 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 ...

Page 12: ...k 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 cutt...

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: ...EN WARNING The muffler on this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer 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 Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST ING SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hour...

Page 15: ... The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better S Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover S Remove the cylinder cover S Pull off the spark plug boot S Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card S 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 S Reinstall the spark plug boot...

Page 16: ...cial Professional or Income Pro ducing 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 im proper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by ELEC TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this chain saw Additionally this warranty does not cover...

Page 17: ...zed service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period 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 ini tial 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 ...

Page 18: ...el 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 for the following use Moderate 50 hours Intermediate 125 hours Extended 300 hours ...

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