Poulan 532 43 84-93 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the engine to reach full speed before cutting e Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log e Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allowthe chain to cut for you Exert only light downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or en gine can result e Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the en gine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unneces sary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine Toavoid losing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on saw at end of cut Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES AWARNING Check for broken or dead branches which can fall while cutting 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 e Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance e Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing e Study the natural conditions that can cause the tree to fall in a particular direc tion Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fall in2. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job 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 a1 to 2inch collar from the truck of the tree LARES Second cut Third cut Collar First cut Pruning technique SERVICE AWARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized service dealer HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT Have all repairs other than the rec ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer If any dealer other than an authorized service dealer performs work on the product Poulan PRO may not pay for repairs under warranty It is your re sponsibility to maintain and perform general maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 For loose parts Before each use Inspect and Clean Bat ete tacit oie ee OY Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Ev
3. 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 AAWARNING 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 switch 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 per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Starter rope handle Nj 18 40 45 cm of rope 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 Holdthe handle and letthe rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at FULL CHOKE allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger NOTE Do not cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position HELPFUL TIP If your engine still does not start after following these instructions please call 1 800 554 6723 STARTING A COLD ENGINE or warm engine after running out of fuel NOTE In the following steps
4. BRAKE AND CKA ANGLE e Chain Brake designed to stop the chain in the event of kickback A 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 allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the 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 ona 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 lightning fast reverse REACTION kicking the guide bar up and back toward the oper ator Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operato
5. 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 slopingterrain Use a plumb or level to de termine the direction of tree lean Weight and branches on one side e 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 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 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 Za Plan a clear retreat path 8 FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches 15 cm 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 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 If the tree has large buttress roots remove them before making the notch If us ing saw to remove buttress roots keep saw chain from contacting ground to prevent dull ing of the chain NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 o
6. not be removed or otherwise disabled to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations 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 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 sect
7. responsible for the performance of the re quired maintenance listed in your instruction manual Poulan WEED EATER recom mends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road engine but Poulan WEED EATER cannot deny war ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should be aware that Poulan WEED EATER may deny you war ranty coverage if your small off road engine or apart of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance unapproved modifi cations or the use of parts not made or ap proved by the original equipment manufac turer You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to an Poulan 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 PoulanWEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase 18 WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR RE PLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or re placement of any warranted part will be per formed at no charge to the o
8. screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Poulan PRO accessories and replacement 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 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 Turn 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 A 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 e Rotational Kickback can occur when the moving chain
9. spacer if present 3 Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket 4 Carefully remove the chain from the pack age Hold chain with the drive links as shown DIIRECTION OF ROTATION Depth Gauge y SS Drive Links 7 5 Place chain over and behind clutch re tainer fitting the drive links in the clutch drum sprocket 6 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 9 Install clutch cover Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjusting pin hole in the guide bar CAUTION It is very important when instal ling the clutch cover that the adjusting pin aligns into the adjusting pin hole in the bar Fail ure to install the clutch cover correctly may re sult in permanent damage to your chain saw oN Adjusting pin 10 Install bar knob and finger tighten only Do not tighten any further at this point Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten the bar knob CHAIN TENSION including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the bar knob is loosened 1 Y 2 turns Attempting to tension the chain when the bar knob is tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar If the cha
10. when the choke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON posi tion 2 Pullthe choke fast idle lever outto the full extent to the FULL CHOKE position 3 Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 5 times Then pro ceed to the next step NOTE Ifthe engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step 4 Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position 10 5 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 6 Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed ON STOP SWITCH CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER fee fas Pe Low hed se yl FU L H LF OFF STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON STOP switch to the ON position 2 Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the HALF CHOKE position 3 Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts 4 Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed DIFFICULT STARTING or starting a flooded engine The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting proce dure listed above Ensure the ON STOP switc
11. Fuel not reaching 5 Check for dirty fuel filter replace carburetor Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Engine will 1 Carburetor requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments Section properly 2 Crankshaft seals worn 2 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug and regap lacks power 3 Chain brake engaged 3 Disengage chain brake 4 4 Carburetor requires adjustment Contact an authorized service dealer 2 Clutch requires repair Engine 1 Too much oil mixed with 1 Empty fuel tank and refill with smokes gasoline correct fuel mixture excessively Chain moves 1 Idle speed requires 1 See Carburetor Adjustment in the at idle speed adjustment Service and Adjustments Section 2 Contact an authorized service dealer LIMITED WARRANTY Poulan PRO warrants to the original purchas er that each new 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 2 YEARS Parts and Labor when used for Household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for Commercial Professional or Income Produc ing purposes 30 DAYS Parts and Labor
12. JOEPIE Poulan PRO 9 Please do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 www poulan pro com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions PP4620AVX m gt Z O a WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e en strucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse ments et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Poulan PRO Poulan PRO 1030 Stevens Creek Road 6150 McLaughlin Road Augusta GA 30907 Mississauga Ontario L5R 4C2 SIVONVHYS 545123817 8 25 06 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING This chain Read and understand the saw can be dangerous Care instruction manual before less or improper use can cause using the chain saw serious or even fatal injury Always wear appropriate ear protection eye protection and head protection 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 backwa
13. NING 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 e Work slowly keeping both hands firmly gripped on the saw Maintain secure foot ing and balance 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 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 e Always limb atree after itis cutdown Only then can limbing be done safely and prop erly e Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work 13 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
14. ain brake activates manu ally ifthe front hand guard is pushed forward The chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front han dle as far as possible CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch during first 30 minutes of operation You should check your chain tension frequently See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY sec tion AA 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 FUELING ENGINE A WARNING Remove fuel cap slow ly when refueling HELPFUL TIP To obtain the correct oil mix ratio pour 3 2 ounces of 2 cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40 1 PoulanWEED EATER brand synthetic oil is recommended Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline Included with this saw is a 3 2 ounce container of oil Pour the entire contents of this container into 1 gallon of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow instructions printed on container Once oil is added to gasoline
15. ator to lose control of the saw MAINTAIN CONTROL Avoid Pinch Kickback e Be extremely aware of situations or ob structions that can cause material to pinch Stand to the the top of or otherwise stop the chain left of the saw e Do not cut more than one log at a time e Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an undercut when bucking Thumb on derside of Avoid Pull In Fandiebar e Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood e Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open Never reverse hand positions 4 Kickback Path Thumb on underside of handlebar Clear The Working Area 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 kick back and maintain control of the saw Keep REDUCE THE CHANCE OF the fingers of your left hand encircling and KICKBACK your left thumb under the front handlebar e Recognize that kickback can happen Keep your right hand completely around the With a basic understanding of kickback rear handle whether your are right handed or you can reduce the element of surprise left handed Keep your left arm straight with which contributes to accidents the elbow locked e Never let the moving chain contact any ob e Position your left hand on the front handle ject at the tip of the guide bar bar so it is in a straight line with your r
16. 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 Make sure the chain brake nuts are se wood closes in and pinches the moving curely tightened after tensioning the chain saw chain in the cut along the top of the Begin and continue cutting at full speed If guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly the chain is moving at a slower speed there stopped This sudden stopping of the is greater chance of kickback occurring Cut one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction ofthe previous cut chain rotation The saw is driven straight Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of back toward the operator the bar plunge cuts Pull4n can occur when the moving chain e Watch for shifting logs or other forces that contacts a foreign object in the wood in the could close a cut and pinch or fall into cut along the bottom of the guide bar and the chain i saw chain is suddenly stopped This sudden e Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar stopping pulls the saw forward and away and Low Kickback Chain specified for from the operator and could easily cause the your saw oper
17. der cover and 3 screws Tighten securely Spark Plug Boot STORAGE AA WARNING Perform the following steps after each use e Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting Store chain saw and fuel in a well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store chain saw with all guards in place and position chain saw so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store chain saw well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your chain saw is to be stored for a period of time e Clean saw thoroughly before storage e Store in a clean dry area e Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar e Oilthe chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum depos its during storage Add stabilizer to the gaso line in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabiliz er containers Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer Poulan WEED EATER 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled
18. ery 25 hours of operation or annually whichever comes first Aluminum h t E A a Backplate Muffler O Gasket Bolt Cover Locknut Loosen and remove the 3 cylinder cover screws Remove the cylinder cover Pull off the spark plug boot Loosen and remove the locknut from the bolt cover Remove the bolt cover Loosen and remove the 2 muffler bolts Remove the muffler and backplates No tice the orientation of these parts for re assembling 5 Locate the 2 outlet cover screws on the muffler Loosen and remove both screws Remove the outlet cover and spark arresting screen BACK VIEW OF MUFFLER Outlet Cover y a A Rih L Screws Spark Arresting Screen A ON 6 Clean the spark arresting screen with a wire brush Replace screen if any wires are broken or screen is blocked after cleaning Reinstall spark arresting screen Reinstall outlet cover and 2 screws En sure outlet cover and both screws are re installed correctly to prevent damage to the saw see illustrations The exhaust outlets must face the chain brake bar side of the saw ON Outlet Cover AN Exhaust Outlets N Exhaust Outlets must face chain brake bar side of chain saw 9 Inspect the muffler gasket and replace if damaged 10 Reinstall backplates muffler gasket and muffler using muffler bolts Tighten until secure 11 Reinstall bolt cover and locknut 12 Reinstall the spark plug boot 13 Reinstall the cylinder cover a
19. ery 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 harmful emissions Always clean after 15 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation which ever comes first Clean more frequently in dusty conditions A used aire filter can never be completely cleaned It is advisable to re place your air filter with a new one after every 50 hours of operation or annually whichever comes first Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover Remove cylinder cover Remove air filter Clean the air filter using hot soapy water Rinse with clean cool water Air dry com pletely before reinstalling Reinstall air filter Reinstall cylinder cover and 3 screws Tighten securely ROMs On Air Filter Screws 7 6 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 14 CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN Clean ev
20. f 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 cut here 2 inches above First cut center of notch e 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 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 pre vent the tree from falling in the wrong direc tion Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall WY N BR Sh Closing of notch Opening of felling NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to controlthe direction offall 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 felling 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 downthe tree with a cable winch block and tackle or tractor CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is t
21. h as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound barriers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hearing checked regular ly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye jeer Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes me o a Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running 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 mentally alert Chain saw work is strenuous If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Donot start cutting until you havea clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned retreat path OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY e Do not 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 Opera
22. h is in the ON position Starting could require many pulls depending on how badly unit is flooded If engine still fails to start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 554 6723 CHAIN BRAKE A WARNING Ifthe brake band 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 replaced by an authorized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 0 020 0 5 mm thick Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service deal er Take your unit to the place of purchase if purchased from a servicing 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 e If the brake is already activated it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible e When cutting with the saw the chain brake must be disengaged Disengaged os Engaged Braking function control CAUTION The chain brake must be checked several times daily The engine must be running when performing this procedure This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the engine run ning Place the saw on firm grou
23. he term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size A WARNING Donotstandon the log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORTANT POINTS Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper ator Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person 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 A 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 awedge 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 itis 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 12 Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting invo
24. 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 specifical ly recommended by Poulan PRO for this chain saw Additionally this warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling improp er maintenance or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its condi tion 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 re placement with reasonable use during the war ranty period This warranty does not cover pre delivery set up installation of guide bar and chain and normal adjustments explained in the instruction manual such as carburetor adjust ments 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 EXPRESS LY 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 CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The policy of Poulan PRO is to con
25. ight e Keep the working area free from obstruc hand on the rear handle when making tions such as other trees branches rocks bucking cuts Never reverse right and left fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid hand positions for any type of cutting any obstruction that your saw chain could Stand with your weight evenly balanced on hit while you are cutting When cutting a both feet branch do not let the guide bar contact Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to branch or other objects around it keep your body from being in a direct line Keep your saw chain sharp and properly with the cutting chain tensioned A loose or dull chain can in Do not overreach You could be drawn or crease the chance of kickback occurring thrown off balance and lose control of the Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening saw and maintenance instructions Check ten Do not cut above shoulder height It is diffi sion at regular intervals with the engine cult to maintain control of saw above stopped never with the engine running shoulder height 4 KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES A WARNING 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 inju
26. ilities you should contact your near est authorized service center or call Poulan WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be pro vided at all Poulan WEED EATER service centers Call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTE NANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Poulan WEED EATER approved replace ment part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance 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 Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTE NANCE STATEMENT The owner is re sponsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual 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 LAN WEED EATER THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES FAMILY DISP SERIAL EMISSION REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use x Moderate 50 hours O Intermediate 125 hours L Extended 300 hours 19
27. in does not rotate it is too tight If too loose the chain will sag below the bar Guide bar Adjusting i Screwdriver wheel Bar knob 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 1 Lift lever on bar knob and turn counter clockwise 1 Y 2 turns to loosen clutch cover LOOSEN 2 Turn adjusting wheel downward direc tion to tension chain until chain solidly contacts bottom of guide bar rail Lift tip of guide bar while adjusting tension Tighten Na Loosen chain CBP sei Adjusting Wheel 3 Use a screwdriver to move chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove 4 While lifting tip of guide bar tighten bar knob securely clockwise Hand tight en only WARNING Failure to push lever on bar knob down to closed locked position could result in serious personal injury or damage to your chain saw 6 Use ascrewdriver to move chain around guide bar 7 If chain does not rotate it is too tight Loosen bar knob 1 turn counterclock wise then loosen chain by turning the adjusting wheel 1 4 turn upward direc tion Retighten bar knob 8 If chain is too loose it will sag below the guide bar DO NOT operate the saw ifthe chain is loose TIGHTEN WARNING If the saw is operated 5 Push lever on bar
28. ion 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 service 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 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves not provided should be worn during assembly ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE If not already attached The bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut 1 Loosenand remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclock wise 2 Remove clutch cover 3 Attach the bumper spike with the two screws as illustrated ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN if not already attached A WARNING Ifreceived assembled repeat all steps to ensure your saw is prop erly assembled and all fasteners are secure Always wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving 1 Loosenand remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclock wise LOOSEN 2 Remove clutch cover Remove the plas tic shipping
29. is blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this oil you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank HELPFUL TIP During storage of your gas oil mixture the oil will sepa rate from the gas We recommend that you shake the gas can weekly to insure proper blending of 16 the gas and oil ENGINE Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug opening Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distrib ute oil Replace spark plug with new one of rec ommended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any damaged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit or dies under a load TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1 Ignition switch off 1 Move ignition switch to ON start or will run 2 Engine flooded 2 See Difficult Starting in only a few Operation Section seconds after 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture starting 4 Spark plug not firing 4 Install new spark plug 5
30. knob downto return le with a loose chain the chain could jump off ver to closed locked position the guide bar and result in serious injury OPERATION KNOW YOUR SAW READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHAIN SAW Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope ON STOP Switch Bar Sprocket Bar Oil wi Hol ole Fill Ca A o E P Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Throttle Lock out Direction of Chain Travel Rear Handle Throttle Trigger g Y Chain Guide Bar Clutch Bar Catcher Choke Fast Cover Adjusting k b Idle Lever Wheel no 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 CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle speed are set by pull ing the CHOKE FAST IDLE LEVER out fully for cold or for refueled starting The choke provides additional fuel to the engine during cold 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 ch
31. lves 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 WARNING Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position Always make your first cut on the compres sion side of the log The compression side of the log is where the pressure of the log s weight is concentrated First cut on compression side of log ome 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 Roll 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 log Refer to the illustrations below for your first and second cut Your first cut should extend 1 3 of the diameter of the log Finish with your second cut Using a log for support 2nd Cut 1st Cut VAN LIMBING AND 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 re sult in serious injury WAR
32. move chain brake nuts and chain brake Remove bar and chain from saw e Clean the oil holes and bar groove after each 5 hours of operation Remove Sawdust From Guide Bar Groove ox Oil Holes e Burring of guide bar rails is a normal process of rail wear Remove these burrs with a flat file e When rail top is uneven use a flat file to re store square edges and sides 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 15 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 refer 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 1 Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover 2 Remove the cylinder cover 3 Pull off the spark plug boot 4 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 5 Replace with Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug and tighten with a 3 4 inch 19 mm socket wrench Tighten securely Spark plug gap should be 0 025 inch 0 6 mm 6 Reinstall the spark plug boot 7 Reinstall the cylin
33. nd 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 AWARNING 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 other wooden surface Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the tip of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump When the tip of the bar hits the stump the brake should activate CUTTING 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 place parts as necessary Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Evena 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
34. nd 3 screws Tighten securely CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING The chain will be mov ing during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions The chain must not move atidle speed The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions e Chain moves at idle See IDLE SPEED T adjusting procedure e Saw will not idle See IDLE SPEED T ad justing procedure Idle Speed T Allow engine to idle If the chain moves idle is too fast Ifthe engine stalls idle is too slow Adjust speed until engine runs without chain movement idle too fast or stalling idle too slow Turn idle speed screw T clockwise to in crease engine speed Turn idle speed screw T counterclock wise to decrease engine speed If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure contact your authorized service dealer or call 1 800 554 6723 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 inthe 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 tion e Loosen and re
35. r Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw A 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 with CSA Canadian Standards Association and ANSI standards When purchasing replace ment bar and chain considerations should be given to the lower CKA values Lower CKA values represent safer angles to the user higher values indicate more angle and higher kick energies Computed angles rep resented in the non activated column indi cate total energy and angle associated with out activation of the chain brake during kickback Activated angle represents chain stopping time relative to activation angle of chain brake and resulting kick angle of saw In all cases lower CKA values represent a safer operating environment for the user The following guide bar and chain combina tions meet kickback requirements of CSA 262 1 Z62 3 4 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 ii Table PP4620AVX 952044815 20 952051310 NOTE Ifthis saw is to be used for commer cial logging a chain brake is required and shall
36. rd which may cause se rious injury Measured maximum kickback value without chain brake for the bar and chain combination on the label Push the choke fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position Move ON STOP switch to 1 29 the ON position Half Choke Pull choke fast idle lever 5 out to the full extent to the FULL CHOKE posi Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts Full Choke tion Pull To Start Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand Pull 5X SAFETY RULES A PLAN AHEAD WARNING Always disconnect Read this manual carefully until you com spark plug wire and place wire where it can pletely understand and can follow all safety not contact spark plug to prevent accidental rules precautions and operating instruc starting when setting up transporting ad tions before attempting to use the unit justing or making repairs except carburetor e Restrict the use of your saw to adult users adjustments who understand and can follow safety Because a chain saw is a high speed wood rules precautions and operating instruc cutting tool special safety precautions must tions found in this manual be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Wear protective gear Always use steel toed Careless or improper use of this tool can safety footwear with non slip soles snug fit cause serious injury ting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection suc
37. ry 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 Symmetrical Guide Bar IS Bee Small Radius Tip Symmetrical Guide Bar 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 ona 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 Low Kickback and allows wood Chain to gradually ride into cutter S pS Can 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 handlebar 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
38. shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit 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 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 e 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
39. te 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 aged 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 e 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 e Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tion ofthis manual For example if improp 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
40. tinuously improve its products Therefore Poulan PRO reserves the right to change modify or discon tinue models designs specifications and ac cessories of all products at any time without notice or obligation to any purchaser 17 U S EPA ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency Environment Canada and Poulan WEED EATER are pleased to explain the emissions control system war ranty on your year 2005 and later small off road engine Poulan VEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exists Poulan WEED EATER will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty 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 OWN ER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are
41. wner at an approved Poulan WEED EATER servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Poulan WEED EATER 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 is performed at an approved Poulan WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Poulan WEED EATER may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a war ranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim 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 sponsib
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