Poulan Chainsaw 530087857 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual  
Manual del Operador  
Manuel de L’utilisateur  
1950 / 2025 / 2050 / 2075  
2150 / 2175 / 2350 / 2375  
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For Occasional Use Only  
WARNING:  
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using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
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ciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
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Electrolux Home Products  
North America  
Div. of WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
Augusta, GA 30907  
530087857  
1/19/00  
Copyright E2000 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.  
 
open flames, or work that could cause  
sparks. Allow engine to cool before re-  
fueling.  
A v o i d P u l l --- I n :  
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Always begin cutting with the engine at  
full speed and the saw housing against  
wood.  
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Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on  
bare ground; store fuel in a cool, dry,  
well ventilated place; and use an ap-  
proved, marked container for all fuel  
purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before  
starting saw.  
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Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from  
fueling site before starting engine.  
Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a  
non-combustible area, not on dry  
leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly re-  
move fuel cap and refuel unit.  
Kickback Path  
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Store the unit and fuel in an area where  
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or  
open flames from water heaters, elec-  
tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.  
Avoid Obstructions  
KICKBACK  
WARNING: Kickback can occur when  
the moving chain contacts an object at the  
upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or  
when the wood closes in and pinches the  
saw chain in the cut. Contact at the upper  
portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause  
the chain to dig into the object, which stops  
the chain for an instant. The result is a light-  
ning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the  
guide bar up and back toward the operator.  
If the saw chain is pinched along the top of  
the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven  
rapidly back toward the operator. Either of  
these reactions can cause loss of saw con-  
trol which can result in serious injury. Guard  
against kickback  
Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward  
and backward motion of the chain saw that  
can occur when the moving saw chain near  
the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar  
contacts an object such as a log or a  
branch.  
Pinch-Kickback and Pull-In occur when the  
chain is suddenly stopped by being  
pinched, caught, or by contacting a foreign  
object in the wood. This sudden stopping  
of the chain results in a reversal of the chain  
force used to cut wood and causes the saw  
to move in the opposite direction of the  
chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the  
saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-  
In pulls the saw away from the operator. Ei-  
ther reaction can result in loss of control and  
serious injury.  
Clear The Working Area  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
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Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kick-  
back, you can reduce the element of  
surprise which contributes to acci-  
dents.  
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Never let the moving chain contact any  
object at the tip of the guide bar.  
Keep the working area free from ob-  
structions such as other trees,  
branches, rocks, fences, stumps, etc.  
Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that  
your saw chain could hit while you are  
cutting through a particular log or  
branch.  
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Keep your saw chain sharp and proper-  
ly tensioned. A loose or dull chain can  
increase the chance of kickback occur-  
ring. Follow manufacturer’s chain  
sharpening and maintenance instruc-  
tions. Check tension at regular intervals  
with the engine stopped, never with the  
engine running. Make sure the bar  
clamp nuts are securely tightened after  
tensioning the chain.  
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Begin and continue cutting at full  
speed. If the chain is moving at aslower  
speed, there is greater chance of kick-  
back occurring.  
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Cut one log at a time.  
Avoid Pinch---Kickback:  
Use extreme caution when re-entering  
a previous cut.  
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Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to  
pinch the top of or otherwise stop the  
chain.  
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Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip  
of the bar (plunge cuts).  
Watch for shifting logs or other forces  
that could close a cut and pinch or fall  
into chain.  
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Do not cut more than one log at a time.  
Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-  
drawn from an undercut when bucking.  
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Use the Reduced---Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low---Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
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back Guide Bar has been demon-  
strated to significantly reduce the num-  
ber and seriousness of kickbacks when  
tested in accordance with safety re-  
quirements for gasoline powered chain  
saws as set by ANSI B175.1.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
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Low---Kickback Chain, designed with a  
contoured depth gauge and guard link  
which deflect kickback force and allow  
wood to gradually ride into the cutter.  
Low---Kickback Chain has met kick-  
back performance requirements when  
tested on a representative sample of  
chain saws below 3.8 cubic inch  
displacement specified in ANSI B175.1.  
Handguard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the  
chain if your hand slips off the front han-  
dlebar.  
Never reverse hand positions  
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Position of front and rear handlebars,  
designed with distance between han-  
dles and “in-line” with each other. The  
spread and “in-line” position 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.  
Elbow locked  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
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Keep a good, firm grip 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 encircling and your left thumb un-  
der the front handlebar. Keep your right  
hand completely around the rear han-  
dle whether your are right handed or left  
handed. Keep your left arm straight  
with the elbow locked.  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
Small Radius Tip  
Symm
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Position your left hand on the front han-  
dlebar so it is in a straight line with your  
right hand on the rear handle when  
making bucking cuts. Never reverse  
right and left hand positions for any  
type of cutting.  
Large Radius Tip  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
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Stand with your weight evenly bal-  
anced on both feet.  
Stand slightly to the left side of the saw  
to keep your body from being in adirect  
line with the cutting chain.  
Kickback Force  
And Allows Wood  
To Gradually  
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Do not overreach. You could be drawn  
or thrown off balance and lose control  
of the saw.  
Low---Kickback  
Chain  
Ride Into Cutter  
Do not cut above shoulder height. It is  
difficult to maintain control of saw  
above shoulder height.  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
Can Obstruct Material  
WARNING: The following features are  
included on your saw to help reduce the  
hazard of kickback; however, such features  
will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac-  
tion. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on  
safety devices. You must follow all safety  
precautions, instructions, and maintenance  
in this manual to help avoid kickback and  
other forces which can result in serious  
injury.  
Chain With High Kickback Potential  
ANSI B175.1-1991 American National  
Standard for Powered Tools --- Gasoline  
Powered Chain Saw --- Safety Require-  
ments.”  
NOTE: If this saw is to be used for commer-  
cial logging, you must order and install a  
chain brake to comply with Federal OSHA  
Regulations for Commercial Logging. Con-  
tact your Authorized Service Dealer or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
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Reduced---Kickback Guide Bar, de-  
signed with a small radius tip which re-  
duces the size of the kickback danger  
zone on the bar tip. A Reduced---Kick-  
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline  
powered hand tools could cause blood  
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,  
hands, and joints of people prone to  
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.  
Prolonged use in cold weather has been  
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise  
healthy 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 system does not  
guarantee the avoidance of these  
problems. Users who operate power tools  
on a continual and regular basis must  
monitor closely their physical condition and  
the condition of this tool.  
Location of shipping spacer  
Clamp Nuts  
Bar Clam
Assembly Tool  
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An adjusting pin and screw are used to  
adjust the tension of the chain. It is very  
important when assembling the barthat  
the pin located on the adjusting screw  
aligns with a hole in the bar. Turning the  
screw will move the adjustment pin up  
and down the screw. Locate this adjust-  
ment pin before you begin mounting  
the bar onto the saw. See illustration  
below.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: 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 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 Arrestor.  
Inside view of  
Bar Clamp  
Adjustment screw  
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
wise to move the adjusting pin almost  
as far as it will go to the rear. This should  
allow the pin to be near the correct posi-  
tion. Further adjustment may be neces-  
sary as you mount the bar.  
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.  
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Mount the bar as illustrated.  
Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw  
as far as possible.  
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Prepare the chain by checking the  
proper direction. Without following the  
illustration it is easy to place the chain  
on the saw the wrong direction. Use the  
illustration of the chain to determine the  
proper direction.  
ASSEMBLY  
The assembly tool provided with your saw is  
the only tool needed for assembly. Protec-  
tive gloves (not provided) should be worn  
during assembly.  
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Place the chain onto the sprocket lo-  
cated behind the clutch drum. Fit the  
chain between the teeth in the sprocket.  
Start at the top of the bar and fit chain  
into groove around the guide bar.  
Pull the bar forward until the chain is  
snug in the groove of the bar.  
Hold guide bar against the saw frame  
and install the bar clamp. Make sure the  
adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in  
the bar. Remember this pin moves the  
bar forward and backward as the screw  
is turned.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
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WARNING: Recheck each assembly  
step if the saw is received assembled. Al-  
ways wear gloves when handling the chain.  
The chain is sharp and can cut you even  
when it is not moving!  
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Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and  
the bar clamp from the saw.  
Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
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Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten  
finger tight. Once the chain is ten-  
sioned you will need to tighten bar  
clamp nuts.  
Chain moves freely  
Mount the Bar  
Tip of Bar  
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.  
FUELING & LUBRICATION  
FUELING ENGINE  
This engine is certified to operate on  
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,  
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality  
2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.  
We  
recommend Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil. If  
you do not use this oil, use a good quality  
2-cycle air-cooled oil designed to be mixed  
at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by  
mixing 3.2 onces of oil with 1 gallon of  
unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel,  
follow the instructions printed on the  
container. Always read and follow the safety  
rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION  
The bar and chain require continuous lubri-  
cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto-  
matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept  
filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and  
chain. Too little oil will cause overheating  
shown by smoke coming from the chain  
and/or discoloration of the bar.  
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it  
necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a  
small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or  
kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free  
flowing for the oil system to pump enough  
oil for adequate lubrication.  
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with  
chain already installed)  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,  
make sure the bar nuts are finger tight only.  
Attempting to tension the chain when the  
bar nuts are tight can cause damage.  
Checking the tension:  
Use the screwdriver end of the combination  
screwdriver/wrench 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 be-  
low the bar.  
Genuine POULAN or POULAN PRO bar and  
chain oil is recommended to protect your  
unit against excessive wear from heat and  
friction. POULAN or POULAN PRO oil resists  
high temperature thinning. If POULAN or  
POULAN PRO bar and chain oil is not  
available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.  
Adjusting the tension:  
Chain tension is very important. Chain  
stretches 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 your saw.  
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Never use waste oil for barand chain lu-  
brication.  
You can adjust the chain tension by loosen-  
ing the bar clamp nuts and turning the ad-  
justing screw 1/4 of a turn while lifting up on  
the bar.  
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Always stop the engine before remov-  
ing the oil cap.  
Fuel mix cap  
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If chain is too tight, turn adjusting  
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.  
If chain is too loose, turn adjusting  
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.  
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Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the  
bar clamp nuts with the combination  
screwdriver/wrench.  
Oil Cap  
Recheck chain tension.  
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IGNITION SWITCH  
STARTING  
SIDE VIEW  
ON  
WARNING: The chain must not move  
when the engine runs at idle speed. If the  
chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURE-  
TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid  
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can  
cause serious burns.  
STOP  
CHOKE  
(SIDE VIEW)  
To stop the engine move the switch to the  
STOP or OFF position.  
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on  
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the  
chain is free to turn without contacting any  
object.  
Choke Knob  
OFF FULL  
Use only 15---18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope  
For a warm engine:  
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Fully push in choke knob.  
Move switch to the START or ON posi-  
tion.  
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Slowly press primer bulb six times.  
Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With  
thumb press fast idle lock down; then  
release throttle trigger.  
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Sharply pull the starter rope with your  
right hand until the engine starts.  
Squeeze and release throttle trigger to  
allow engine to return to idle speed.  
Difficult starting or flooded engine:  
The engine may be flooded with too much  
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.  
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess  
fuel by following the warm engine starting  
procedure listed above. Insure the ignition  
switch is in the ON or START position.  
Starting could require pulling the starter  
rope handle many times depending on how  
badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to  
start, refer to troubleshooting chart or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
Important points to remember  
When pulling the starter rope, do not use  
the full extent of the rope as this can cause  
the rope to break. Do not let starter rope  
snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope  
rewind slowly.  
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with  
the fast idle lock button in the locked posi-  
tion.  
For cold engine or warm engine after  
running out of fuel:  
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Move switch to the START or ON posi-  
tion.  
CUTTING METHODS  
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Pull choke knob out to the full extent.  
Slowly press primer bulb six times.  
Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With  
thumb press fast idle lock down; then  
release throttle trigger.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
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Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-  
tics, masonry, non-wood building mate-  
rials, etc.  
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-  
eign object. Inspect the saw and repair  
or replace parts as necessary.  
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Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5  
times with your right hand.  
Fully push in choke knob; pull the start-  
er rope until the engine starts.  
Allow the engine to run for approxi-  
mately five seconds. Then, squeeze  
and release throttle trigger to allow en-  
gine to return to idle speed.  
Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.  
Even a small amount of dirt will quickly  
dull achain and thus increase the possi-  
bility of kickback.  
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Practice cutting a few small logs using  
the following techniques to get the  
“feel” of using your saw before you be-  
gin a major sawing operation.  
Fast idle lock down  
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Squeeze throttle trigger and allow  
engine to reach full speed before  
cutting.  
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Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
Keep the engine at full speed the  
entire time you are cutting.  
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Allow the chain to cut for you. Ex-  
ert only light downward pressure.  
If you force the cut, damage to the  
bar, chain, or engine can result.  
Release the throttle trigger as  
soon as the cut is completed, al-  
lowing the engine to idle. If you  
run the saw at full throttle without  
a cutting load, unnecessary wear  
can occur to the chain, bar, and  
engine.  
FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
The notch method is used to fell large trees.  
A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the  
desired direction of fall. After a felling cut is  
made on the opposite side of tree, the tree  
will tend to fall into the notch.  
NOTE: If the tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
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To avoid losing control when cut is  
complete, do not put pressure on  
saw at end of cut.  
TREE  
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Make notch cut by cutting the top of the  
notch first. Cut through 1/3 of the  
diameter of the tree. Next complete the  
notch by cutting the bottom of the  
notch. See illustrated. Once the notch is  
cut remove notch of wood from the tree.  
Final cut here. 2 inches abov  
Stop the engine before setting the  
saw down after cutting.  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-  
vance. Clear the work area. You need a  
clear area all around the tree so you can  
have secure footing. Study the natural con-  
ditions that can cause the tree to fall in apar-  
ticular direction.  
center of notch.  
First cut  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
Notch  
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The wind direction and speed.  
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  
determine the direction of tree lean.  
Weight and branches on one side.  
Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
Second cut  
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Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is  
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the  
operator. Check for broken or dead  
branches which can fall on you while  
cutting.  
Make sure there is enough room for the tree  
to fall. Maintain a distance of 2-1/2 tree  
lengths from the nearest person or other ob-  
jects. Engine noise can drown out a warn-  
ing call.  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-  
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are  
to be made.  
Plan aclear retreat path to the rear and diag-  
onal to the line of fall.  
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After removing the cutout of wood,  
make the felling cut on the opposite  
side of the notch. This is done by mak-  
ing a cut about two inches higher than  
the center of the notch. This will leave  
enough uncut wood between the felling  
cut and the notch to form a hinge. This  
hinge will help prevent the tree from fall-  
ing in the wrong direction.  
Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Plan a clear retreat path  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
Closing of  
notch  
WARNING: Do not cut near buildings or  
electrical wires if you do not know the direc-  
tion of tree fall, at night since you will not be  
able to see well, or during bad weather such  
as rain, snow, or strong winds. etc.  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut when necessary to  
control the direction of fall. Use wood or  
plastic wedges, but never steel or iron, to  
avoid kickback and chain damage.  
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Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to  
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the  
felling cut, or movement in the upper  
branches.  
Undercutting involves cutting on the un-  
derside of the log with top of saw against the  
log. When undercutting use light upward  
pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain  
control. The saw will tend to push back to-  
ward you.  
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As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it  
down, and get away quickly on your  
planned retreat path.  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
Be extremely cautious with partially fall-  
en trees that may be poorly supported.  
When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set  
the saw aside and pull down the tree  
with a cable winch, block and tackle, or  
tractor. To avoid injury, do not cut down  
a partially fallen tree with your saw.  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-  
trolled in this position.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
BUCKING WITHOUT A  
SUPPORT  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-  
en tree to the desired log size.  
WARNING: Do not stand on the log be-  
ing cut. Any portion can roll causing loss of  
footing and control. Do not stand downhill  
of the log being cut.  
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Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of  
the log.  
Roll the log over and finish with a sec-  
ond overcut.  
Watch for logs with apressure side. See  
illustration for cutting logs with a pres-  
sure side.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
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Cut only one log at a time.  
First cut on pressure side of log  
Cut shattered wood very carefully;  
sharp pieces of wood could be flung to-  
ward operator.  
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Use asawhorse to cut small logs. Never  
allow another person to hold the log  
while cutting and never hold the log  
with your leg or foot.  
Second cut  
Second cut  
Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled such as in a  
blown down area. Drag the logs into a  
clear area before cutting by pulling out  
exposed and cleared logs first.  
First cut on pressure side of log  
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Make the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way  
through the log and finish with a 2/3 cut  
on the opposite side. As the log is being  
cut, it will tend to bend. The saw can be-  
come pinched or hung in the log if you  
make the first cut deeper than 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-  
PORT STAND  
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Remember your first cut is always on  
the pressure side of the log.  
(Refer to the illustration below for your  
first and second cut)  
Give special attention to logs under  
strain to prevent the saw from pinching.  
Make the first cut on the pressure side  
to relieve the stress on the log.  
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Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
Finish with your second cut.  
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Using a log for support  
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Cut  
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. To  
avoid kickback and chain damage, do not  
use a metal wedge. Do not attempt to re-  
start your saw when it is pinched or hung in  
a log.  
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1
Cut  
Using a log for support  
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1
Cut  
Overcutting begins on the top side of the  
log with the bottom of the saw against the  
log. When overcutting use light downward  
pressure.  
nd  
2
Cut  
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sure. Avoid being struck by the branch  
or the saw when the tension in the wood  
fibers is released.  
Using a support stand  
Using a support stand  
nd  
2
Cut  
S
Keep a clear work area. Frequently  
clear branches out of the way to avoid  
tripping over them.  
st  
1
Cut  
Cut  
Cut  
LIMBING  
S
S
S
S
S
Always limb a tree after it is cut down.  
Only then can limbing be done safely  
and properly.  
st  
1
Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you  
work.  
nd  
2
Start at the base of the felled tree and  
work toward top, cutting branches and  
limbs. Remove small limbs with one cut.  
Keep the tree between you and the  
chain. Cut from the side of the tree op-  
posite the branch you are cutting.  
Remove larger, supporting branches  
with the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques de-  
scribed in the bucking section.  
REMOVING A PINCHED SAW  
(A SAW HUNG IN THE LOG)  
S
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 personal  
injury and/or damage to the saw. Stop  
the saw and drive plastic or wooden  
wedge 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.  
S
Undercut 1/3 of the way through  
the log.  
S
Finish with an overcut.  
S
Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting  
could cause limbs to fall and pinch saw.  
S
PRUNING  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the moving  
chain to contact any other branches or ob-  
jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb-  
ing or pruning. Allowing such contact can  
result in serious injury.  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw  
S
Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height  
or below. Do not cut if branches are  
higher than your shoulder. Get aprofes-  
sional to do the job.  
S
See illustration for the pruning  
technique.  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree to  
limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, plat-  
forms, a log, or in any position which can  
cause you to lose your balance or control of  
the saw.  
S
Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb.  
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 truck of the tree.  
S
Second cut  
Third cut  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S
Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure  
footing and balance.  
S
Watch out for springpoles.  
Use  
extreme caution when cutting small size  
limbs. Slender material may catch the  
saw chain and be whipped toward you  
or pull you off balance.  
Collar  
First cut  
S
Be alert for springback. Watch out for  
branches that are bent or under pres-  
Pruning technique  
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er amount of bar lubrication it may be nec-  
essary to service your bar. A worn bar will  
damage your chain and make cutting diffi-  
cult.  
SERVICE  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized or Master Service Dealer.  
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of  
the bar are worn.  
S
Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of  
operation  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
S
Remove sawdust from bar groove peri-  
odically with a wire or putty knife.  
Check:  
Fuel Mixture Level. . Before each use  
Bar Lubrication . . . . Before each use  
Chain Tension . . . . . Before each use  
Chain Sharpness . . Before each use  
For damaged parts . Before each use  
For loose caps. . . . . Before each use  
For loose fasteners Before each use  
Inspect and Clean:  
Guide Bar  
Groove  
Oil Holes  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw . . . . . After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours *  
Spark arrestor . . . . . Every 25 hours *  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to aprofessional  
chain sharpener.  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
AIR FILTER  
CAUTION:Do not clean filter in gasoline or  
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a  
fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-  
tive emissions.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly.  
STORAGE  
Cleaning the air filter:  
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. Position  
so that any sharp object cannot accidentally  
cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out  
of reach of children.  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
S
Clean the cover and the area around it  
to keep dirt and sawdust from falling  
into the carburetor chamber when the  
cover is removed.  
S
S
Remove the parts as illustrated below.  
Wash the filter in soap and water.  
Cylinder  
S
Before storing, drain all fuel from the  
unit. Start engine and allow to run until it  
stops.  
Air Filter  
Cover  
Screws  
S
Clean the unit before storing. Pay par-  
ticular attention to the air intake area,  
keeping it free of debris. Use a mild de-  
tergent and sponge to clean the plastic  
surfaces.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
S
S
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed  
area where fuel vapors can reach  
sparks or an open flame from hot water  
heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-  
naces, etc.  
Store in a dry area out of the reach of  
children.  
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS  
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter  
caps. Carburetor adjustment is a compli-  
cated task. We recommend that you take  
your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer.  
Damage will occur if you turn the needles  
beyond the limiter stops.  
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum  
deposits from forming in essential fuel sys-  
tem parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,  
fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Alco-  
hol blended 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.  
BAR MAINTENANCE  
If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced  
through the cut, or been runwith animprop-  
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period. This warranty does not cover  
predelivery set---up, installation of guide bar  
and chain, and normal adjustments  
explained in the operator’s manual such as  
carburetor adjustments and chain tension  
adjustments. This warranty does not cover  
transportation costs.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Engine will not start.  
S Ignition switch off.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC  
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE  
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM  
STATE TO STATE.  
S Engine flooded.  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
Engine will not idle properly.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,  
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
WARRANTIES  
EXCEPT  
THOSE  
Engine will not accelerate, lacks  
EXPRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION  
OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY  
NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
power, or dies under a load.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine smokes excessively.  
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline  
ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA’S policy is to  
continuously  
Therefore,  
improve  
ELECTROLUX  
its  
products.  
HOME  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves  
the right to change, modify, or discontinue  
models, designs, specifications, and  
accessories of all products at any time  
without notice or obligation to any  
purchaser.  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Need Service Parts?  
Contact your dealer or call 1-800-554-6723.  
U.S. EPA  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
ELECTROLUX  
HOME  
PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI  
Outdoor Products, Inc. warrants to the  
original purchaser that each new Poulan or  
Poulan Pro brand gasoline chain saw is free  
from defects in material and workmanship  
and agrees to repair or replace under this  
warranty any defective gasoline chain saw  
as follows from the original date of  
purchase.  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED  
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR  
PRODUCTS 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 designed, built, and  
equipped to meet the stringent anti---smog  
standards. POULAN/WEED EATER must  
warrant the emission control system on  
your lawn and garden equipment engine  
for the periods of time listed below provided  
there has been no abuse, neglect, or im-  
proper maintenance of your lawn and gar-  
den equipment engine. Your emission con-  
trol system includes parts such as the  
carburetor and the ignition system. Where a  
warrantable condition exits, POULAN/  
WEED EATER will repair your lawn and gar-  
den equipment engine at no cost to you. Ex-  
penses covered under warranty include  
diagnosis, parts and labor. MANUFAC-  
TURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: If any  
emissions related part on your engine (as  
listed under Emissions Control Warranty  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-  
terials or workmanship of the engine causes  
the failure of such an emission related part,  
the part will be repaired or replaced by  
1 Y E A R --- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Household purposes.  
9 0 D AY S --- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Commercial, Professional, or Income  
Producing  
purposes.  
3 0 D AY S --- Parts and Labor, if used for  
rental purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by  
improper handling, improper maintenance,  
or the use of accessories and/or  
attachments not specifically recommended  
by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS  
NORTH AMERICA for this chain saw.  
Additionally, this warranty does not cover  
damage caused by improper handling,  
improper maintenance, or if the saw is  
altered in any way which in our judgement  
affects its condition or operation. This  
warranty does not cover tune---up, spark  
plugs, filters, starter ropes, starter springs,  
chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other  
parts which wear and require replacement  
with reasonable use during the warranty  
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POULAN/WEED EATER. OWNER’S WAR-  
RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn  
and garden equipment engine owner, you  
are responsible for the performance of the  
required maintenance listed in your Own-  
er’s Manual. POULAN/WEED EATER rec-  
ommends that you retain all receipts cover-  
ing maintenance on your lawn and garden  
equipment engine, but POULAN/WEED  
EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the  
lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure  
the performance of all scheduled mainte-  
nance. As the lawn and garden equipment  
engine owner, you should be aware that  
POULAN/WEED EATER may deny you war-  
ranty coverage if your lawn and garden  
equipment engine or a part of it has failed  
due to abuse, neglect, improper mainte-  
nance, unapproved modifications, or the  
use of parts not made or approved by the  
original equipment manufacturer. You are  
responsible for presenting your lawn and  
garden equipment engine to a POULAN/  
WEED EATER authorized repair center as  
soon as a problem exists. Warranty repairs  
only for regular inspection to the effect of  
“repair or replace as necessary” shall be  
warranted for 2 years. Any warranted part  
which is scheduled for replacement as re-  
quired maintenance shall be warranted for  
the period of time up to the first scheduled  
replacement  
point  
for  
that  
part.  
DIAGNOSIS: The owner shall not be  
charged for diagnostic labor which leads to  
the determination that a warranted part is  
defective if the diagnostic work is performed  
at an approved POULAN/WEED EATER  
servicing center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-  
AGES: POULAN/WEED EATER may be li-  
able for damages to other engine compo-  
nents 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 modified parts. HOW  
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-  
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your  
nearest authorized service center or call  
should be completed in  
a
reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If  
you have any questions regarding your  
warranty rights and responsibilities, you  
should contact your nearest authorized ser-  
vice center or call POULAN/WEED EATER  
at 1---800---554---6723. WARRANTY COM-  
MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period  
begins on the date the lawn and garden  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for  
a period of two years from the initial date of  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
replacement of any warranted part will be  
performed at no charge to the owner at an  
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions re-  
garding your warranty rights and responsi-  
bilities, you should contact your nearest  
authorized service center or call POULAN/  
WEED EATER at 1---800---554---6723 WAR-  
RANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which  
is not scheduled for replacement as re-  
quired maintenance, or which is scheduled  
POULAN/WEED  
EATER  
at  
1---800---554---6723 . WHERE TO GET  
WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services  
or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN/  
WEED EATER service centers. call:  
1---800---554---6723 MAINTENANCE, RE-  
PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION  
RELATED PARTS: Any POULAN/WEED  
EATER approved replacement part used in  
the performance of any warranty mainte-  
nance or repair on emission related parts  
will be provided without charge to the owner  
if the part is under warranty. EMISSION  
CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Car-  
buretor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (cov-  
ered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition  
Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT:  
The owner is responsible for the perfor-  
mance of all required maintenance as de-  
fined in the owner’s manual.  
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