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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
instrucciones 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.

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Please do not return unit to retailer.
Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra.
Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant.

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Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

250 Bobby Jones Expressway

Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

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2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530403514

2/11/03

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

Summary of Contents for 530403514

Page 1: ...ts et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au détaillant 1 800 554 6723 www poulan com ES300 R Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Electrolux Canada Co...

Page 2: ...ood physical condition and mentally alert If you have any condition that might be ag gravated by strenuous work check with doctor before operating Watch what you are doing Use common sense S Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and especially if you are felling a tree a re treat path Keep work area clean OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate with one hand Serious...

Page 3: ...ed extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the exten sion cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polar ized extension cord A polarized exten sion cord will require the use of a polar ized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still...

Page 4: ... element of surprise which contributes to accidents S Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar S Keep working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while cutting S When cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact another branch or other objects around ...

Page 5: ...ficantly reduce the num ber and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with ANSI B175 1 Large Radius Tip Guide Bar Small Radius Tip Guide Bar S Low Kickback Chain has metkickback performance requirements when tested on the representative sample of these chain saws specified in ANSI B175 1 Low Kickback Chain Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects Kickback Force And Allows W...

Page 6: ...observed when operating any electrical tool The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure WARNING All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch motor etc must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts t...

Page 7: ...d to fill the bar oil tank CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is used to adjust the chain tension POWER CORD The POWER CORD is used to connect the chain saw to an approved extension cord CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur ing first 30 minutes of operation You should check your chain tension frequent ly See CHAIN TENSION under the SER VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS secti...

Page 8: ...llow unit to reach full speed before cutting S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log S Keep the motor at full speed the en tire time you are cutting S Release the trigger switch as soon as the cut is completed allowing the motor to stop S Keep the cord away from the cutting area Position cord so it will not be caught on branches and the like dur ing cutting S To avoid losing control whe...

Page 9: ...ovement in the upper branches S As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path S DONOT use your saw to cut down a par tially fallen tree Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn t fall completely set saw aside and pull down tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE...

Page 10: ... the log S Finish with your second cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a log for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut 1st Cut 2nd Cut Using a support stand 1st Cut 2nd Cut LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the mov ing chain to contact any other branches or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning Allowing such contact can result in serious injury WARNING...

Page 11: ...15 min Service Dates n n n n n n Check bar and chain oil level Lubricate bar sprocket hole Clean guide bar groove n n n n WARNING Disconnect power source before performing maintenance GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to oper ator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed i...

Page 12: ...HECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly See CHAIN SHARPENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section CHECK GUIDE BAR Conditions which require guide bar main tenance S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle S Saw has to be forced through the cut S Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and chain Check the condition of the guide bar each time ...

Page 13: ...ck your chain tension fre quently and adjust the chain tension as required See CHECK CHAIN TENSION section Replace the old chain when it becomes worn or damaged Use only the Low Kickback replacement chain specified in the list of available replacement parts The chain must comply with kickback re quirements of ANSI B175 1 when tested with this saw See your authorized ser vice dealer to replace and ...

Page 14: ... 16 952051470 Lo Kickr Guide Bar 14 952044758 Lo Kickr Guide Bar 16 952044759 Bar Chain Lubricant 1 qt 952030203 Bar Chain Lubricant 1 gal 952030204 STORAGE WARNING Perform the following steps after each use S Allow motor to cool before storing or transporting S Store chain saw and extension cord in a well ventilated area S Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that an...

Page 15: ...flat 2 Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven Chain stops during cut 1 See Chain Sharpening in Service and Adjustments section 2 Repair or replace guide bar Oil inade quate for bar and chain lubrication 1 Oil tank empty 2 Oil outlet clogged 3 Guide bar oil hole blocked 1 Fill oil tank 2 Contact authorized service dealer 3 Remove bar and clean Chain cuts at an angle WARNING Always stop unit and disc...

Page 16: ... INC for this electric product Additionally this warranty does not cover parts that will wear and require replacement with rea sonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover pre delivery setup or normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE GAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQ...

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