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Operator’s Manual

Manual del Operador

Manuel de L’utilisateur

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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc-

ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements

et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait en-

traîner des blessures graves.

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530087764

4/16/99

Electrolux Home Products

North America

Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Home Products

North America

Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario l5T 1K6

1999 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

Summary of Contents for 1999-04

Page 1: ...no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait en traîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL R FRANÇAIS 530087764 4 16 99 Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Augusta GA 30907 Electrolux Home Products North...

Page 2: ...efore operating a chain saw S Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned re treat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain sa...

Page 3: ...acting the guide bar tip with any ob ject should be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause serious injury Measured maximum kickback value with and without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label XX_ XX_ KICKBACK WARNING Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guid...

Page 4: ...hain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occur ring Follow manufacturer s chain sharp ening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the en gine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after ten sioning the chain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain i...

Page 5: ...ator if kickback occurs Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Low Kickback Chain Chain With High Kickback Potential Can Obstruct Material Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Ride Into Cutter ANSI B175 1 1991 American National Standard for Powered Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saw Saf...

Page 6: ...Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where suc...

Page 7: ...rned S Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts Mount the Bar Proper chain direction Tip of Bar Place chain onto the sprocket CHAIN TENSION NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only At tempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use...

Page 8: ... stop the engine before removing the oil cap Oil Cap Fuel mix cap STARTING WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP or OFF position To start the engine hold the saw firmly on...

Page 9: ... the hazard of kickback and are recom mended If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an Authorized POULAN PRO Service Dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a Servicing Dealer or to the nearest Au thorized Master Service Dea...

Page 10: ... can cause a tree to fall in a particular direction include S The wind direction and speed S The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to de termine the direction of tree lean S Weight and branches on one side S Surrounding trees and obstacles Look for decay and rot If the trunk is rotted it can snap and fall toward the oper...

Page 11: ...x posed and cleared logs first TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING WARNING If saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut Do not attempt to restart your saw when it ...

Page 12: ...ght or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job S Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the trunk of the tree First cut Second cut Third cut Collar Pruning technique SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustmen...

Page 13: ...ming is fixed and nonadjustable SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly using a Cham pion RCJ7Y Gap to 025 STORAGE WARNING Stop engine and allow to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Po...

Page 14: ... 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 standards POULAN WEED EATER mus...

Page 15: ...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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