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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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PP300E

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.

530087390

2/11/03

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

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Summary of Contents for PP300E

Page 1: ...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 PP300E Electrolux Home Products Inc 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907 Electrolux Canada Corporati...

Page 2: ...lly alert If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with doctor be fore operating Watch what you are doing Use com mon sense S Do not start cutting until youhave aclear work area secure footing and especial ly if you are felling a tree a retreat path Keep work area clean OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY S Do not operate with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers o...

Page 3: ...ay 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 does not fit contact a qual...

Page 4: ...se control of the saw REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK The following precautions should be fol lowed to minimize kickback S Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the 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 t...

Page 5: ...tion of the hands provided by this design work to gether to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back to ward the operator if kickback occurs S Reduced Kickback Guide Bar de signed with a small radius tip which re duces the size of the kickback danger zone This type bar has been demon strated to significantly reduce the num ber and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in...

Page 6: ...people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration sys tem does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must closely monitor their physical condition and the ...

Page 7: ...he adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar Adjusting Screw S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock wise to move the adjustingpin almostas far as it will go to the rear Do not remove the adjusting screw from the unit This should allow the pin to be near the cor rect position Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar S Mount the bar as illustrated S Slide the bar toward the rear...

Page 8: ... tighten the bar clamp nuts with the assembly tool S Recheck chain tension Tension is cor rect when chain does not sag below the bar but still can be moved around the bar OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca tion of the various controls and adjustments Sav...

Page 9: ...ProR bar oil is not available you may use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able to ob tain Poulan or Poulan ProR brand Use a funnel to fill the tank Replace oil cap se curely Check oil level after every 15 min utes of operation CHAIN BRAKE Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pull ing the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible The chain brake must be disengaged before...

Page 10: ...t 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 when cut is...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...f 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 WARNIN...

Page 13: ...5 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 in...

Page 14: ...t in serious in jury CHECK 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 th...

Page 15: ...is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur ing the first 30 minutes of operation You should recheck 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 replacemen...

Page 16: ...rew 530016265 Bar Adjusting Pin 530053068 File 5 32 dia Twin Pak 952055085 Xtra GUARDr Chain 14 952051469 Xtra GUARDr Chain 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 sa...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...LUX HOME PRODUCTS 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 ...

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