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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, Inc.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, ON L5R 4C2

2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

For Occasional Use Only

Summary of Contents for 2002-06

Page 1: ...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 Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Electrolux C...

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: ...ore 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 r...

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: ...W YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK Re duced kickback guide bars and low kick back saw chains reduce the chance and magnitude of kickback and are recom mended Your saw has a low kickback chain and bar as original equipment Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an autho rized servicing dealer Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing d...

Page 6: ...f the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the spark arresting screen Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau tions can result in serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgement If you need assistance contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STANDARDS This saw is listed by Under writer s Laboratories Inc ...

Page 7: ... nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the chain brake nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the chain adjust ment tool bar tool to move the chain around the bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight If too loose the chain will sag below the bar Chain Brake Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool Bar Tool Adjusting the tension Chain ten...

Page 8: ...rottle trigger 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...

Page 9: ...n of acids during storage Acidic gas 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 mo...

Page 10: ...is disengaged by pulling the front 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 e...

Page 11: ... 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 fell large trees A notc...

Page 12: ... 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 cutti...

Page 13: ...e tree opposite the branch you are cutting S Remove larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT S Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professiona...

Page 14: ...ng up 7 Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws Tighten securely CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task We recommend that you take your unit to an authorized service dealer Damage will occurif you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run ...

Page 15: ...d fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the engine NEED ASSISTANCE NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 NEED SERVICE PART Contact your authorized service dealer TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting 1 Ignition switch o...

Page 16: ...l Protection Agency Environment Canada and POU LAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC are pleased to explain the emissions control system war ranty on your year 2001 2004 small off road engine POULAN WEED EATER must war rant the emission control system on your small off road engine forthe periods of time listed be low provided there has been no abuse ne glect or improper maintenance o...

Page 17: ...he 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 modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions re garding your warranty rights and responsibili ties you should contact your nearest autho rized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723...

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