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Page 1: ...before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea et manual de instrucciones y siga todas Ias advertencias e en strucciones de seguridad Et no hacerlo puede resuItar en tesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous tes avertisse merits et toutes tes instructions de s_curit Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entra_ner des bles...

Page 2: ... rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts _k WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcan not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because...

Page 3: ...r body and the guide bar and chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW tN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items tisted in the maintenance sec tion ofthis manual For example if improp er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel...

Page 4: ... Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact any ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction tha...

Page 5: ...tip in the danger zone wifh any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide baE This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the op erator Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY...

Page 6: ...ine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arresting screen if you operate a chain saw in a state or facale 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 ...

Page 7: ...ontacts bottom of guide bar rail DIIRECT ON OF ROTATION Cutters Depth Gauge Drive L_nks 6 Place chain over and behind clutch re tainer fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket 7 Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar 8 Fit chain drive links into bar groove 9 PuJIguide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove Ensure all drive I...

Page 8: ...ar Bar Oil Fill Cap Sprocket Hote Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Cylinder Cover Pdmer BWb Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fitl Cap Chain ew_ Chain Brake Direction of Travel Adjusting Scr V Throttle Clutch Cover Trigger Bar Nuts ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine THROTrLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed THROTi LE LOCK OUT The THROTTLE LOCK OUT must be pressed bef...

Page 9: ...ng from the chain and or discoloration of the bar In freezing weather oil wi I thicken making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount 5 to 10 of 1 Dieset Fuel or kerosene Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oiI for adequate lubdcaben Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom mended to protect your unit against excessNe wear from heat and fric...

Page 10: ...d reIease throttle trigger to alIow engine to return to idIe speed DIFFICULT STARTING or etarting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulis Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fue by pushing the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHOKE position and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Ensure the ON ...

Page 11: ..._ bar and engine It is recommended that the engine not be operated for lon ger than 30 seconds at full throttle To avoid losing contref when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES _ WAR NING Check forbrokenordead branches which can fall while cutting causing serlo us injury Do not cut near building...

Page 12: ...plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback 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 Closing of notch NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fal...

Page 13: ...h hands firmly gripped o_ the saw Maintain secure footing and baJance Watch out for springpoles SprJngpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pull you off bal ance Use ext eme caution when cutting sma size lirqba or slender matar_al Be alert for spdngback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when ...

Page 14: ...y maintain your unit Once a year replace the spark plug air rifler and check guide bar and chain for wear A new spark plug and air filter assures prober air fuel mixture and hetps your engine run better and last longer CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact an authorized service dealer for re placement of damaged or worn parts NOTE It is normal for a small amount of oil to appear under the saw af...

Page 15: ...ean 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 completely cleaned It is advisable to replace your air fil ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op erapen or annually whichever comes first 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove cylinder cover 3 Remove air filter cover and ai...

Page 16: ... tank Pull fiIter from tank and remove from line Replace and re assembie CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHAIN TENSION in ASSEMBLY secfilon CHAIN SHARPENING WARNING _mproper chain sharpen ing techniques and or depth gauge mainte nance will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury II_WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is...

Page 17: ... clockwise to increase engine speed Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease engine speed tf you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or cafl our customer assistance help line at t 800 554 8723 41_WAHNII_ILi Perform the fo lowing steps after each use Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or trans...

Page 18: ...ting in oniy a few Operation Section seconds after 3 FueI tank empty 3 FiII tank with correct fuel mixture starting 4 Spark plug not firing 4 Install new spark plug 5 Fuel not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or repIace Engine wil_ t Idle speed requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments...

Page 19: ...ASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUS ON MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This is a limited warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 The policy of Poutan is to continuously _m prove its products Therefore Poulan re serves the right to change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications...

Page 20: ...etermination that a war ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved Poulan servic ing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Poutan may be Iiable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part sfill 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 ...

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