Patriot Products 1900 User's Manual
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1. 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 Genuine Poulan bar and chain oil is recom mended to protect your unit against exces sive wear from heat and friction Poulan oil resists high temperature thinning If Pou lan bar and chain oil is not available use a good grade SAE 30 oil Never use waste oil for bar and chain lubri cation Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation 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 d WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the ON STOP switc2. 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 Move at least 10 feet 3 meters from fuel ing site before starting engine Tum the engine off and let saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc KICKBACK d WARNING Avoid kickback which can result in serious injury Kickback is the backward upward or sudden forward motion of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain near the upper tip of the guide bar con tacts any object such as a log or branch or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut Contacting a foreign ob ject in the wood can also result in loss of chain saw control Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the up per tip of the guide bar This contact can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back to ward the operator Pinch Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping
3. below Wash the filter in soap and water Air dry completely before reinstalling Lightly oil air filter before installing to im prove the efficiency of the air filter Use 2 cycle engine oil or motor oil SAE 30 Squeeze excess oil from filter Reinstall parts Cylinder Cover Screws INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN As the unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance Replace the spark arresting screen if breaks occur Muffler Diffuser Spark Arresting Screen Muffler Cover Screws CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST ING SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op eration or annually whichever comes first Loosen and remove the 2 muffler cover screws Remove the muffler cover cover snaps off muffler body Remove muffler diffuser and spark arrest ing screen assembly Notice the orienta tion of these parts for reassembling Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire brush Replace screen if breaks are found Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts Reinstall diffuser and spark arresting screen assembly with round holes facing up Reinstall mutfier cover and 2 screws Tighten securely CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a compli cated task We recommend that you take our unit to an Author
4. 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 jocis Engine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dirt stones loose bark nails sta ples 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 4 Plan a clear retreat path Ny O Direction of Fall 1 FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees Anotch is cut on the side of the tree in the de sired 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 f the tree has large buttress roots remove them before making the notch If using saw to remove buttress roots keep saw chain from contacting ground to prevent dulling of the chain NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter ofthe tree Next complete the notch by cut ting the bottom of the notch See illustra tion Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree Final felling cut here 2 in ches above center of notch First cut Second cut er After removing the wood from the notch make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the cent
5. place of purchase if purchased from a ser vicing dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer This saw is equipped with a chain brake The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs The inertia activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward either manually by hand or automatically by sudden movement If the brake is already activated it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as ossible When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged 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 en gine running Place the saw on firm ground Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front han dle with your left hand Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle trigger Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releasing your grip around the front handle The chain Should stop immediately Inertia activating function control d WARNING When performing the following procedure the engine must be turned off Grip the rear handle with your right hand and the front handle with your left hand Hold the chain saw approximately 14 35 cm above a stump or othe
6. 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 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 by law that many internal 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 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 Servic
7. run for approximately 5 seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed STARTING A WARM ENGINE Move ON STOP switch to the ON position Push the choke knob in completely to the OFF position Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold throttle trigger With thumb press fast idle lock down then re lease throttle trigger Sharply pull the starter rope with your right hand until the engine starts Squeeze and release throttle trigger to al low engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a 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 ON STOP switch is in the ON 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 the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 CHAIN BRAKE d WARNING ifthe brake band of the chain brake is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered With a broken brake band the chain brake will not stop the chain The chain brake should be re placed by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 1 32 thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an au thorized service dealer Take your unit to the
8. shall be provided at all POULANWEED 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 CON TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carbure tor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all re quired maintenance as defined in the in struction manual is_performed_at_an_approved_POULAN The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES FAMILY DISP SERIAL REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 17
9. with CSA Cana dian Standards Association and ANSI stan dards When purchasing replacement bar and chain considerations should be given to the lower CKA values Lower CKA values repre sent safer angles to the user higher values in dicate more angle and higher kick energies Computed angles represented indicate total energy and angle associated without activation of the chain brake during kickback Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain break and resulting kick angle of saw In all cases lower CKA val ues represent a Safer operating environment for the user The following guide bar and chain combina tions meet kickback requirements of CSA Standards Z62 1 Z62 3 amp ANSI B175 1 when used on saws listed in this manual Use of bar and chain combinations other than those listed is not recommended and may not meet the CKA requirements per standard Computed kickback angle CKA Table BAR MODEL P N Length CHAIN P N CKA without chain brake 1900 952044366 12 952051208 4 NOTE If this saw is to be used for com mercial logging a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula tions for Commercial Logging 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
10. ICE d WARNING Disconnect the spark lug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate bar sprocket hole Check Fuel mixture level Bar lubrication wate After each use Before each use 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 For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean Bettas Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Every 5 hours Chain brake Every 5 hours Spark arresting screen and muffler Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly Hours of Operation 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 Cleaning the air filter A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and 13 harmful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is re moved Remove the parts as illustrated
11. Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 30 feet 10 meters away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw Do not handle or operate a chain saw when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must be in good physical condition and men tally alert Chain saw work is strenuous If you have any condition that might be aggra vated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY Donot operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator helpers by standers or any combination of these per sons may result from one handed opera tion A chain saw is intended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in a well venti lated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree Make sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the engine Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is com pleted Stop the engine before setting the saw down Do not operate a chain saw that is dam a
12. NWEED EATER DIVISION OF WCI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC 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 de signed built and equipped to meet the strin gent 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 improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition sys tem Where a warrantable condition exits POULANWEED EATER will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under war ranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COV ERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Con trol Warranty Parts List is defective or a de fect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emis sion related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI TIES As the lawn and garden equipment en ine owner you are responsible for the per formance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual POULAN WEED EATER recommends that you retain all re ceipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden e
13. Patriot Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions 1900 For Occasional Use Only c US A WARNING using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before 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 s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products Inc Augusta GA 30907 Copyright 2001 WCI Outdoor Products Inc 530086524 7 30 01 N HSITONA ONVdS4 SIV NVH4 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING saw can be dangerous Care less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury This chain rious injury Always wear appropriate ear protection eye protection and head protection Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw Always use two hands when operating the chain saw WARNING Contacting the guide bar tip with any object should be avoided tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backward which may cause se Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and cha
14. are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front handle bar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when makin bucking cuts Never reverse right and let hand positions for any type of cutting Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw Donot cut above shoulder height It is diffi cult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES AAWARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this danger As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety de vices You must follow all safety precau tions instructions and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury Reduced Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar has been demonstrated to significantly re duce the number and seriousness of kick backs when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175 1 Reduced Kickback Symmetrica
15. e Dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 STANDARDS This saw is listed by Under writer s Laboratories Inc in accordance with ANSI B175 1 2000 American National Standards for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements CSA Z62 1 1995 Chain Saws Occupa tional Health and Safety CSA Z62 3 1996 Chain Saw Kickback Oc cupational Health and Safety ASSEMBI Protective gloves not provided should be worn during assembly ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN If not already attached d WARNING _ If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your saw is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure ways wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Loosen and remove the chain brake nuts and the chain brake from the saw Remove the plastic shipping spacer if present Location of shipping spacer Chain Brake Nuts Bar Tool An adjusting pin and screw is used to adjust the tension of the chain It is very important when assembling the bar that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns into a hole in the bar Turning the screw will move the ad justment pin up and down the screw Locate this adjustment before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw See illustration below Adjustment located on Chain Brake Turn the adjusting screw by hand counter clockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop This should allow the pin to be nea
16. e plug lacks power and regap or dies under Carburetor requires Contact an Authorized Service Dealer a load adjustment Engine Too much oil mixed with Empty fuel tank and refill with smokes gasoline correct fuel mixture excessively 15 NEED ASSISTANCE NEED ASSISTANCE Call 1 800 554 6723 NEED SERVICE PART Contact your dealer or place of purchase LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA Division of WCI Out door Products Inc warrants to the original purchaser that each new Patriot brand gas oline chain saw is free from defects in materi al and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective gasoline chain saw as follows from the origi nal date of purchase 1 YEAR Parts and Labor when used for Household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for Commercial Professional or Income Pro ducing purposes 30 DAYS Parts and Labor if used for rental purposes is warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage or liability caused by im proper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by ELEC TROLUX 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 condi tion or operation This warranty does no
17. efer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove the cylinder cover Pull off the spark plug boot Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis card 14 Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3 4 inch socket wrench Spark plug gap should be 0 025 inches Reinstall the spark plug boot Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Screws Cylinder Spark ee Plug Boot Lp Spark Plug STORAGE 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 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 4a 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 Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops Clean the unit before storing Pay particu lar attention to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area wh
18. en cutting a branch do not let the guide bar contact branch or other objects around it Keep your saw 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 chain brake nuts are se curely tightened after tensioning the chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occur ring Cul one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut 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 Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw T Thumb on underside of handlebar Never reverse hand positions Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar 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 encir cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand com pletely around the rear handle whether your
19. er of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form ahinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling Closing f notch NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut if necessary to control the direction of fall To avoid kickback and chain damage use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron wedges Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking Sounds widening of the fell ing cut or movement in the upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly Supported When a tree doesn t fall com pletely setthe saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size d WARNING Do not stand on the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the CF being cut IMPORTANT POINTS Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could belung toward oper Bior Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another per
20. ere fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil dren CAUTION _ It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system arts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel jose or fuel tank during storage Alcohol 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 WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not ignition switch off Move ignition switch to ON start or will run Engine flooded See Difficult Starting in only a few Operation Section seconds after Fuel tank empty Fill tank with correct fuel mixture starting Spark plug not firing Install new spark plug Fuel not reaching Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will Carburetor requires Contact an Authorized Service Dealer not idle adjustment properly Crankshaft seals worn Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Engine will not Air filter dirty Clean or replace air filter accelerate Spark plug fouled Clean or replac
21. f the log s weight is concentrated First cut on compression side of log Second cut Second cut First cut on compression side of log BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Overcut through 1 3 of the diameter of the log Rall the log over and finish with a second overcut Watch for logs with a compression side to prevent the saw from pinching See il lustrations for cutting logs with a compres sion side BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUPPORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the compression side of the loc Refer to the illustrations first and second cut e Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Below for your Using a log for support 12 Using a support stand LIMBING AND PRUNINI 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 re sult in serious injury d WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders platforms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS Work slowly keeping both hands firmi gripped on the saw Maintain secure foot ing and balance Watch out for springpoles Springpoles are small size limbs which can catch the saw chain and whip toward you or pu
22. ged improperly adjusted or not com pletely and securely assembled Always replace bar chain hand guard or chain brake immediately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed With the engine stopped hand carry the chain saw with the muffler away from your body and the guide bar and chain to the rear preferably covered with a scabbard MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tion of this manual For example ifimprop er tools are used to remove or hold the fly wheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to CARBURETOR AD JUSTMENTS Never modify your saw in any way Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Poulan accessories and re placement parts as recommended HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed or poured There should be no smoking open flames or work that could cause sparks Allow en gine to cool before refueling Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare ground
23. h to the STOP 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 Use only 15 18 of rope per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Starter rope handle Right foot through rear handle 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 re wind slowly NOTE Do not attempt to cut material with the fast idle lock button in the locked position STARTING A COLD ENGINE or warm engine after running out of fuel ON STOP SWITCH SIDE VIEW Move ON STOP switch to the ON position Pull choke knob out to the full extent Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold throttle trigger With thumb press fast idle lock down then re lease throttle trigger Fast idle lock button Throttle lock out wI Thro A DA Choke knob trigger Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5 times with your right hand Then proceed to the next step NOTE If the engine sounds as if it is try ing to start before the 5th pull stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step Push the choke knob in completely to the OFF position pull the starter rope until the engine starts CHOKE SIDE VIEW ay f 88 Choke knob OFF FULL Allow the engine to
24. igger Knob Chain Catcher Chain Brake ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP SWITCH is used to stop the engine THROTTLE TRIGGER The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed THROTTLE LOCK OUT The THROTTLE LOCK OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger This feature prevents you from acci dentally squeezing the trigger FAST IDLE LOCK The FAST IDLE LOCK holds the throttle trigger in the starting position Activate the fast idle lock by pressing the throttle lockout and squeezing the throttle trigger With the throttle trigger squeezed press the fast idle lock Re lease the throttle lockout and trigger while hold ing the fast idle lock button CHOKE KNOB The CHOKE KNOB activates the choke to provide additional fuel to the engine during cold starting Housing Adjusting Screw Chain Brake Bar Nuts Fuel Mix Fill Cap Chain Direction of Travel Guide Bar Sprocket Hole PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car buretor to provide quicker starting CHAIN BRAKE The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs The chain brake activates automatically in the event of kickback The chain brake activates manually if the front hand guard is pushed forward The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible CHAIN TENSION Itis normal for a new chain to stretch during first 30 min
25. in combination on the label SAFETY RULES d 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 sawis a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious Injury PLAN AHEAD Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions before attempting to use the unit 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 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 face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound barri ers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hear ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye Rb ja Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chi Shoes AY hans Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running
26. ized Service Dealer amage will occur ifyou tum the needles be yond the limiter stops BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be neces sary to service your bar A worn bar will dam age your chain and make cutting difficult After each use ensure ON STOP switch is in the STOP position then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole To maintain guide bar Move ON STOP switch to the STOP posi ion Loosen and remove chain brake nuts and chain brake Remove bar and chain from saw Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove Sprocket Hole 2S Oil Holes oe Add lubricant to sprocket hole after each use Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file When rail top is uneven use a flat file to re store square edges and sides lt File Rail Edges and Sides Square Worn Groove Correct Groove Replace guide bar when the groove is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs If replacement is necessary use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools We recommended you r
27. l Guide Bar Se V Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar L Large Radius Tip 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 kickback per formance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws be low 3 8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175 1 Contoured Depth Gauge Elongated Guard Link Deflects kickback force and allows wood to gradually ride into cutter Low Kickback Chain an Obstruct Material Not a Low Kickback Chain Front Hand Guard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handle ar Position of front and rear handlebars de signed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the pivot of the saw back toward the operator if kick back occurs CHAIN BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback d WARNING WE DO NOT REP RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK Kickback is a lightning fast ac tion which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator Kickback can be caused by allo
28. ll you off bal ance Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs or slender material Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING Always limb atree after itis cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erh Ledve the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at the base of the felled tree and work toward the 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 opposite the branch you are cutting Remove larger supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT Always use an overcut to cut small and freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING A WARNING Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job Make your first 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 M7 Second cut First cut Pruning technique N to SERV
29. ntact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EAT ER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is sched uled for replacement as required mainte nance 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 war ranted part is defective if the diagnostic work WEED EATER servicing center CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES POULAN WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components 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 near est authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WAR RANTY SERVICE Warranty services or re pairs
30. 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 The saw is driven straight back toward the operator Pullin can occur when the moving chain contacts a foreign object in the wood in the cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden stopping pulls the saw forward and away from the operator and could easily cause the operator to lose control of the saw Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or ob structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop the chain 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 Avoid Pull In Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open Kickback Path Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact any ob ject at the tip of the guide bar Keep the 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 you are cutting Wh
31. osing control when cut is complete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES d WARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cuttin causing serious injury Do not cut near build ings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall nor cut at night since you will not be ale to see well nor during bad weather such as rain snow or strong winds etc If the tree makes contact with any utility line the utility company should be notified immediately 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 The chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain as the tree is TON to roll or slide downhill after it is felled 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 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 de termine the direction of tree lean Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacles 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
32. quipment engine but POU LAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your fail ure to ensure the performance of all sched uled maintenance _ As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and arden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance 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 16 WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs 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 con tact your nearest authorized service 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 regard ing your warranty rights and responsibilities you should co
33. r the correct position Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until guide bar stops against clutch drum Sprocket Mount the Bar Carefully remove the chain from the pack age Hold chain with the drive links as shown CUTTERS MUST FACE IN DIRECTION OF ROTATION Place chain onto the sprocket Place chain over and behind clutch fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket Fit bottom of drive links between the teeth in the sprocket in the nose of the guide bar Fit chain drive links into bar groove Pull guide bar forward until chain is snug in guide bar groove Ensure all drive links are in the bar groove Now install chain brake making sure the adjusting pin is positioned in the lower hole in the guide bar Remember this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the screw is tuned Install chain brake nuts and finger tighten only Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten chain brake nuts CHAIN TENSION Including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the chain brake 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 Adjustment Chain Brake N
34. r wooden surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate TTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the saw and repair or re lace parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the feel of us ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log Keep the engine at full speed the en tire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can result 10 Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the en ine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnec essary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine To avoid l
35. son to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot 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 TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING d 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 Re start 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 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 wi 4 qs Undercutting involves cutting on the under side of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward pres sure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back toward you d WARNING _ Never tum saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position Always make your first cut on the compres sion side ofthe log The compression side of the log is where the pressure o
36. t 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 period This warranty does not cover predelivery set up installa tion of guide bar and chain and normal ad justments explained in the instruction manu al such as carburetor adjustments and chain tension adjustments This warranty does not cover transportation costs THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX PRESSLY STIPULATED HEREIN SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA S policy is to continu ously improve its products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obliga tion to any purchaser U S EPA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Environment_ Canada and POULA
37. utes of operation You should check our chain tension frequently See CHAIN ENSION under the ASSEMBLY section A WARNING Muffler is very hot dur ing and after use Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so FUELING amp LUBRICATION WARNING Remove fuel cap slow ly when refueling 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 Eat er 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 ob tained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline Included with this Saw is a 3 2 ounce container of Poulan Weed Eater brand oil Pour the entire contents of this con tainer into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the con tainer Always read and follow the safety rules listed under HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION 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
38. uts Tool Bar Tool 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 You can adjust the chain tension by loosen ing the chain brake nuts and turning the ad justing screw 1 4 of a turn while lifting up on the bar If chain istoo tight turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise If chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clockwise Adjusting gans Guide Bar Chain Brake Nuts Adjusting Screw 1 4 Turn One Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the chain brake nuts with the bar tool Torque to 10 15 fi lbs Recheck chain tension Chain Brake a 3 d WARNING _ if the saw is operated with a loose chain the chain could jump off the guide bar and result in serious injury OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool Bar Too Front Handle Starter Rope ON STOP Switch Primer Bulb Starter Bar Oil Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Fast Idle Throttle Lock Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Choke Tr
39. wing 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 quide bar rapidly back toward the operator 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 YOUR SAW 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 dealer or to the nearest authorized master service dealer Tip contact in some cases may cause a light ning fast reverse REACTION kicking guide bar up and back toward operator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon devices built into your saw d WARNING Computed kickback angle CKA listed on your saw and listed in the CKA table below represents angle of kickback your bar and chain combinations will have when tested in accordance
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