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Page 1: ...ay I i WARNING Carefully read and follow Safety Rules Precautions and Operating Instruc tions Failure to do so can result in serious injury POULANIWEED EATER DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES INC Shreveport Louisiana 71139 9329 ...

Page 2: ...NDGUARD HANDLEBAR STARTER HANDLE START STOP SWITCH CONTROL HANDLE THROTTLE LOCK OUT LOW KICKBACK CHAIN LOW KICKBACK CHAIN GUIDE BAR FUEL CHOKE 2 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCK REAR CHAIN GUARD FRONT CHAIN CATCHER ON CRANKCASE UNDER BAR CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CU IN DISPLACEMENT REDUCED KICKBACK GUIDE BAR LOW KICKBACK CHAIN SPARKPLUG sPARK PLUGGAG IGNITION MODULE AIRGAP FUELMIX MUFFLER OILERSYSTEM FUELTA...

Page 3: ...you are cutting through a particular Iogor branch 4 Keep your saw chain Sharp and properly ten sioned Followmanufacturer s chainsharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension_at regular intervals withtheenginestopped neverwiththe engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain A loose or dull chain can increase the chance ofkickback 5 Begin and ...

Page 4: ...strenuous If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw AVOID REACTIVE FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull in occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This resultsin a reversalofthe chainforce usedtocutwoodandcausesthe saw to move in the opposite direction of ...

Page 5: ...or adjustments 7 Never modify your saw in any way Use only attach ments supplied or specifically recommended by the manufacturer 8 Always replace the handguard immediately if it becomes damaged or broken or is otherwise removed Keep the vibration isolators in good condition Periodicallyinspect isolators fortears dps or separation of the rubber portion from the metal mountings Have a qualified serv...

Page 6: ...igned withdistancebetween handlesand in line witheach other Th_ spread and in line positionof the hands providedbythisdesignworktogethertogive balance and resistancein controlling the pivotofthe saw back towardthe operator if kickbackoccurs 4_WARNING Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety devices or their specified replacements are properly installed and maintained according to the instruc...

Page 7: ...sist the cutting operation When assembled to the saw the spur willdigintothe tree or logand relieve contact pressure adding ease to the saw ing operation allow the saw to be more easily rotated or pivoted into the cut To 1 2 Install Remove bar clamp nuts and bar clamp Align the spur over the two holes on the bar clamp side of the saw Figure 6 Insert the two screws and tighten evenly and sec urely ...

Page 8: ...chain stretches during use especially when new Check tension each time the saw is used more frequently when the chain is new as the chain warms up to normal operating temperature Chain tension is correct when the chain can be lifted about 1 8 from the guide bar at a point near the middle of the bar and will move freely around the bar iiiii i TO TIGHTEN _i 7 if __ _ TO LOOSEN _ TENSION m ii i 11 i ...

Page 9: ...artingand damage in2 cycle engines_ The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important Toomuch oil in the mixture will foul the sparkplug CAUTION Too iittle oil or incorrect oil will cause the engine to overheat and seize Always mix the fuel thoroughly in a container sincegasolineandoildonotreadilycombine Donot mix gasoline and oil directlyin the fuel tank 3 USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY Poulan Pro...

Page 10: ...set for max imum output at the factory Some types of cutting will require adjusting the oiler less oil is required for soft or freshly cut wood maximum oil is required for hardwood or wood that has been cut fora period of time e The adjusting screw is located at the bottom of the saw on the crankcase next to the bar clamp housingand canbe adjustedwiththe screwdriver end of the scrench provided wit...

Page 11: ...ebar with left hand place right foot through rearhandle to stabilize saw Figure14 f Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand g Squeezethrottle trigger to release the throttle lock allowing engine to idle J _WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed Refer to Carburetor Adjustments for correction h Stop engine by moving the startlstop switch to the STOP position Figure...

Page 12: ...ssible serious injury Pinch Kickback occurswhen the chain ontopof the bar issuddenly stopped when the topof the bar is used for cutting rapidly drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pull In can occur when the chain on the bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped d Allow the chain to cut for you exert only light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can re...

Page 13: ...bout 2 higher than the bottom of the notch c Leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge Figure 19 NOTE The hinge helps to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction d Use a wedge if there is any chance that thetree wiltnot fall in the desired direction BUTrRESS ROOTt VERTICAL CUT t HORIZONTAL Figure 16 Figure 17 DIRECTION OF FALL FELUNG CUT J ...

Page 14: ...er fo the log TYPES OF cu n ING USED Figure 21 Overcutting begin on the top side of the log with the spur against the log exert lightpres sure downward Undercutting begin on the undersideof the og withthe spur against the log exert light pressure upward During undercutting the sawwilltend to push backatyou Be preparedfor thisreactionand holdthe saw firmly to maintain control A WARNING Never turn t...

Page 15: ...r balance or control of the saw 1 DEBRANCHING a Always debranch a tree after it is cut down Only thencan debranching be done safely and properly b Leave the larger lower limbs to support the tree as you work c Start at the base of the felled tree and work towards the top cutting branches and limbs Remove small limbs withone cut Figure 25 d Keep the tree between you and the chain Cut from the side ...

Page 16: ...o cut wood Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual Figure 27 LINE Figure 28 CUTTERS SAME LENGTH REMOVE DAMAGE TOP PLATE SIDE PLATE a SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS items required Gloves Medium Flat File 4 5mmdia Fite Depth Gauge Tool 6 File Holder Vise Stop engine and disconnect spark plug 1 2 3 Ad...

Page 17: ...ice dealer when installing a new chain to avoid excessive wear to the chain REMOVE SAWDUST a Remove the guide bar to service b Clean oil holes at least once for each five hours of operation Figure 33 c Remove sawdust from the guide_bar groove periodically with a putty knife or a wire Figure 33 d Remove burrs by filing the side edges of the guide bar grooves square with a flat file Figure 34 e Rest...

Page 18: ...under Step 1 Figure36 TURN PULLEY TO RELEASE TENSION 6 Moveaway from the fuel tank andmett the end of the new rope to go intothe pulley 7 Allow the melted end to drip once then while the rope is stillhot pull the melted end through a rag to obtain a smooth pointed end 8 Feedthe ropethrough the round starterhole in the the fan housing Figure 38 9 Guide rope inside pulley then through topsidepulley ...

Page 19: ...ating temperature for proper adjustments to be made IDLE Figure 40 2 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT a Allowengineto idle b AdjustIdle Speed Screw untilenginecontinuesto runwithoutstalling and withoutthechain moving Turn screw clockwise _ to increase enginespeed ff engine stallsordies Turnscrew counterclockwise _ to slow engine down and or to keep the chain from turning c No further adjustments are necessar...

Page 20: ...y especiallyin very dustyconditions always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation whichever is less Replace the air filter if any damage occurs to it ICAUTION J Never operate the unit without the air filter in place to avoid damage to the engine Items Required soft bristled brush such as a paint brush 1_ Clean off the carbu retor cover and the area around it 2 Pull choke to the ful...

Page 21: ...regap Contact a qualified service dealer See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a qualified service dealer Push Choke Knob in Clean or replace air filter Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a qualified service dealer Clean fan housing See Engine Fuel Mixture 3 Spark Plug incorrect 3 Replace with correct plug 4 High Speed Mixture set too low 4 See Car...

Page 22: ... tension x x Sharpen when dull Inspect wear damage x Clean x Lubricate sprocket nose x Deburr x Replace when worn or damaged Chain sprocket Check x Clean x Replace when worn or damaged Exhaust ports Cylinder fins Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts not adjusting screws Vibration mounts Spark arrestor screen Clean Clean Check idle adjustment chain must not turn Readjust idle when c...

Page 23: ...t 952 030013 Sound Suppressor 952 006315 Spark Plug 952 030120 Air Filter 952 010892 Fuel Oil Caps 952 010859 2 cycle Engine Oil 3 2 oz 40 1 952 030133 8 oz 40 1 952 030128 Bar Chain Lubricant 32 oz 952 030129 I gal 952 030130 Chain Brake Kit 952 069201 Handguard 952 027181 Reduced Kickback Guide Bar 16 952 044324 18 952 044325 20 952 044326 Replaceable Sprocket Nose Kit 952 055072 Low Kickback Ch...

Page 24: ...ivision provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Poulan Weed Eater Divi sion is to continually improve all of its products Written notices of changes and improvements are sent to authorizedPoulan weed Eater Dealers If the operating characteristics or the appear...

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