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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

This chain

saw can be dangerous! Care-

less or improper use can cause

serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the

instruction manual before

using the chain saw.

Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.

WARNING!

Contacting the guide bar tip with any object

should be avoided; tip contact may cause the guide bar to

move suddenly upward and backward, which may cause se-

rious injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

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Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar

and chain combination on the label.

Move ON/STOP switch to

the ON position.

Slowly press primer bulb

6 times.

Pull the starter rope

sharply 5 times with your

right hand.

Pull the starter rope sharply

with your right hand until

the engine starts.

Pull choke/fast idle lever

out to the full extent (to

the FULL CHOKE posi-

tion).

Push the choke/fast idle

lever in to the HALF

CHOKE position.

Starting Reminder

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Always disconnect

spark plug wire and place wire where it can-

not contact spark plug to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting, ad-

justing or making repairs except carburetor

adjustments.

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-

cutting tool, special safety precautions must

be observed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Careless or improper use of this tool can

cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

S

Read this manual carefully until you com-

pletely understand and can follow all safety

rules, precautions, 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.

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Wear protective gear. Always use steel-

toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;

snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps; heavy-

Summary of Contents for 545186808

Page 1: ...dad 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 s curit Tout d faut de le faire...

Page 2: ...ast idle lever out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi tion Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire...

Page 3: ...d chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items list...

Page 4: ...w chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check ten sion at regular...

Page 5: ...e caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide...

Page 6: ...ine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines tobeequippedwith aspark arrestingscreen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such r...

Page 7: ...when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move chain around guide bar If the chain does not rotate it is too...

Page 8: ...Bar Nuts Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Trigger Chain Brake Chain Direction of Travel Adjusting Screw Chain Catcher Clutch Cover ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop...

Page 9: ...5 85 alcohol are NOT classi fied as gasoline and are NOT approved foruse in 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alterna tive fuels will cause problems such as improp er clutch engagements overheating vap...

Page 10: ...t idle pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full extent to the full choke position then push the lever back in to the HALF CHOKE position 4 Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand unti...

Page 11: ...bar chain oren gine can result S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the en gine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unneces sary wear...

Page 12: ...LLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not s...

Page 13: ...tionwhich cancause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS S Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw Maintain secure footing and balance S Watch out for spring...

Page 14: ...items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be...

Page 15: ...and harmful emissions Always clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation whichever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used air filter can never be comple...

Page 16: ...e the need for chain sharpening S Reduction in size of wood chips The size of the wood chip will decrease as thechain gets duller until it becomes more like a powder than a chip Note that dead or rott...

Page 17: ...ease engine speed If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call our customer assistance help line at 1 800 554 6723 COO...

Page 18: ...Ignition switch off 2 Engine flooded 3 Fuel tank empty 4 Spark plug not firing 5 Fuel not reaching carburetor 1 Move ignition switch to ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation Section 3 Fill tank wi...

Page 19: ...HE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in...

Page 20: ...abor which leads to the determination that a war ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Poulan servic ing center CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES Poulan may be liable for dama...

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