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PP3516 / PP4018

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

1030 Stevens Creek Road

Augusta, GA 30907

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545001498

12/8/05

For Occasional Use Only

2005 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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 Consumer Outdoor Products

5855 Terry Fox Way

Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

Summary of Contents for 545001498

Page 1: ...ng 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 en...

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 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 ...

Page 3: ...our body and the guide bar and 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 listed in the maintenance sec tionofthis manual Forexample ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheelwhen servicingthe clutch structural damage to the flywheel...

Page 4: ...aw 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 intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar nuts are securely tight ened after tensioning the chain S Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is mo...

Page 5: ...be 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 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...

Page 6: ...al combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arresting screen If you operate a chain saw in a state or locale 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 spark arresting screen Failureto follow all Safety Rules andPrecau tions can r...

Page 7: ...r tool to move chain around guide bar If the chain does not rotate it is too tight Ifthe chainis tooloose itwill sagbelow the bar Bar Nuts Chain Adjustment Tool Bar Tool Guide Bar Adjusting Screw Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very important Chains stretch during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel ...

Page 8: ...ttle trigger This feature prevents you from acci dentally squeezing the trigger CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex tent for cold starting or after refueling The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold starting PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car buretor to provide quicker starting CHAIN B...

Page 9: ...ing If Poulan PROR bar and chain oil is not available use a good grade SAE 30 oil S Never use waste oil for bar and chainlubri cation S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or meth anol can attract moisture which leads to sepa ration and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage th...

Page 10: ... thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain Thechain brake should be replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0 020 0 5 mm thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized ser vicedealer Takeyour unitto theplace ofpur chase if purchased from a servicing dealer or to the nearest ...

Page 11: ...of the terrain as the tree is likely torollor slidedownhill afterit is felled S Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direction Natural conditions that 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 t...

Page 12: ...ched 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 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...

Page 13: ... tension in the wood fibers is released S Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING S Always limbatreeafter itis cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly S Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work S Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the top cutting branches and l...

Page 14: ...er assures proper air fuel mixture and helps 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 after engine stops Do not confuse this with a leaking oil tank S ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by moving the sw...

Page 15: ...e to replace your air fil ter with a new one after every 50 hours ofop eration or annually whichever comes first 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove cylinder cover 3 Remove air filter cover and air filter 4 Clean the air filter usinghot soapy water Rinse with cleancool water Air dry com pletely before reinstalling 5 Reinstall air filter and air filter cover 6 Reinstall cylinder cover and ...

Page 16: ...idle too slow The idle speed screw is located in the area above the primer bulb and is labeled T S Turn idle screw T clockwise to increase engine speed S Turn idle screw T counterclockwise to decrease 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 STORAGE...

Page 17: ... ON 2 See Difficult Starting in Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install new spark plug 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will not idle properly 1 Idle speed requires adjustment 2 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact an authorized service ...

Page 18: ...TY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board Envi ronment Canada and ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off road engine In California all small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards ELEC TROLUX...

Page 19: ...ranted 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 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC 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...

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