Poulan 3300 Chainsaw User Manual
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1. Figure 42 G STORAGE When your saw is to be stored for over 30 days al ways 1 Drain fuel tank in a safe manner See Fueling Your Engine 2 Start engine and allow to run at idle speed until the engine stops NOTE This will remove most of the fuel from the fuel system CAUTION Wear protective gloves when han dling the AUTION w The chain is gal and can cut you even when itis not moving 3 Drain oil tank 4 Remove clean and dry the bar and chain 5 Store the chain in a container filled with oil to pre vent rust 6 Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the bar and wrap itin heavy paper cloth or plastic 7 Cleanthe outside surfaces of the engine 8 Storethesawinadry place out of the reach of children and away from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or open flames from hot water heaters furnaces etc H TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ENGINE WILL NOT START ignition Switch off Fueltank empty Spark Plug not firing Engine flooded Fuel not reaching carburetor Compression low ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY Idle speed set too low Idle speed set too high Low speed screw requires adjustment Crankshaft seals worn Compression low ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE LACKS POWER OR DIES Airfilteris dirty Spark plug fouled Carbon build up on exhaust ports IN THE CUT 4 Carb2. Replace the spark arrestor if breaks occur HEATSHIELD DIFFUSER SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN Figure 35 Keep the spark arrestor clean at all times Clean 2 SPARK PLUG as required at least once for each 25 30 hours of Replace the spark plug when necessary PpS aaited Ifyou perform this maintenance yourself note i dun es i the Caution below 3 8 wrench CAUTION Do not mix chrome colored fan housing screws with the black colored cylinder shroud screws Other than color these screws are similar in appearance but if interchanged they can strip out and or cause permanent engine damage Disconnect the spark plug wire Remove the heat shield Figure 35 Remove the screen from the diffuser Clean the screen with a wire brush or replace if breaks are found e Reassemble parts Oo o 17 C STARTER ROPE e A serie rope that breaks next to the pulley can be 6 Move away from the fuel tank and mett the endof the new rope to go into the pulley e Replace the starter rope if the rope breaks more than 7 Allow the melted end to drip once then while the 2 3 inches away from the pulley as the rope will be too short to repair properly rope is still hot pull the melted end through a rag A WARNING Always wear eye protection when servicing the starter rope The recoil spring beneath the puiley is under tension If the spring pops out serious injury can result NOTE The recoil s
3. CHAIN WITH HIGH KICKBACK POTENTIAL Figure5 C STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS Your saw is equipped with a temperature limiting muf fler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Maine Washington and Oregon require many internal combus tion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law Other states are enacting similar laws 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 a law See Spark Arrestor Section for maintenance D CARTON CONTENTS After you unpack the carton 1 Check the contents against the list below 2 Examine the items for damage Do not use damaged parts 3 Notify your dealer immediately if a part is missing or damaged it is normal to hear a fuel filter rattle in an empty fuel tank NOTE Itis normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty fuei tank _ KEYNO CARTON CONTENTS QTY 1 Power Head 1 2 Guide Bar 1 Loose Parts Bag not shown 1 Oil 8 oz can not shown 1 LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS 3 Chain 1 4 Scrench 1 5 Allen Wrench 5 32 1 Operator s Manual not shown 1 can result in serious injury PREPARING YOUR SAW FOR USE A GETTING READY 1 READ YOUR OPERATOR S MANUAL Your Operator s Ma
4. service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual For example if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can occur and cause the flywheel to burst Keep fuel and oil caps Screws and fasteners securely tightened Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction referto Car buretor Adjustments Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object In spect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary Disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance except for carburetor adjustments Never modify your saw in any way Use only attach ments supplied or specifically recommended by the manufacturer Always replace the handguard immediately if it becomes damaged or broken or is otherwise removed IA 9 Keep the vibration isolators in good condition Periodically inspect isolators for tears rips or separation of the rubber portion from the metal mountings Have a qualified service dealer replace the isolators if worn or damaged if vibration increases or if mounts develop an out ofroundor swollen shape from exposure to gasoline and or oil Itis recommended that all isolators be replaced when a failure to one occurs CARRY AND STORE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1 Hand carry the saw wit
5. IMPORTANT POINTS a Cut oniy one log at a time b Cut shattered wood very carefully Sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward the operator c Use a sawhorse to cut small logs Never allow another person to hold the log while cut ting and never hold the log with your leg or foot d Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress onthelog Figure 20 e Do not cut in an area where logs limbs and roots are tangled such as in a blown down area Pulloutexposed and cleared logs first Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting f Make the first bucking cut 1 3 of the way through the log and finish with a 2 3 cut onthe opposite side As the log is being cut it will tend to bend The saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you make the first cut deeper than 1 3 of om NEO EUT ORE N the diameter fo the log 2 TYPES OF CUTTING USED Figure 21 Overcutting begin on the top side of the log with the spur against the log exert light pres sure downward Undercutting begin on the underside of the log with the spur against the log exert light pressure upward During undercutting the saw will tend to push back at you Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control Never turn the saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be controlled in this position 4 WARNING if saw becomes
6. Poulan lubricant resists high temperature thinning If Poulan bar and chain oil is not available use a good grade SAE 80 oil Never use waste oil for this purpose In freezing weather oil will thicken making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount of Diesel Fuel 1 or Kerosene Bar and chain oil must be free flow ing for the oil system to pump enough oi il for ad equate lubrication USE THE FOLLOWING 30 F or above lubricant undiluted 30 0 F 95 lubricant to 5 Diesel Fuel 1 or Kerosene Below 0 F 90 lubricant to 10 Diesel Fuel 1 or Kerosene HOWTO FILL THE OIL TANK a Stop the engine b Turnsawonits side with oil cap up Figure 11 c Loosencap slowly and wait for pressure in the tank to be released before removing the cap d Fill the oil tank e Replace the oil cap securely Theadjustable automatic oiler is set for max imum output at the factory Some types of cutting will require adjusting the oiler less oil is required for soft or freshly cut wood maximum oil is required for hardwood or wood that has been cut fora period oftime The adjusting screw is located at the bottom of the saw on the crankcase next to the bar clamp housing and can be adjusted with the screwdriver end of the scrench providen with your saw Figure 13 To increase the oil flow turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise M To decrease the oil
7. a hinge Figure 19 NOTE The hinge helps to keep the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction d Use a wedge if there is any chance that thetree will not fall in the desired direction e 29797 Check the wind Don t cut down wind Don t cut on lean side tl gt FELUNGCUT NOTCH i JAN HINGE HOLDS THE TREE ON STUMP AND CONTROLS THE FALL Figure 18 Figure 19 AWARNING Stay on the uphill side of the tree to avoid the tree roll ing or sliding downhill into you NOTE Before the felling cut is complete drive wedges to open up the cut when necessary to con trol the direction of fall Use wood or plastic wedges but never metal to avoid kickback and chain damage Be alert for signs that the tree is ready to fall 1 cracking sounds 2 widening of the felling cut 3 movement in the upper branches As the tree starts to fall stop the saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path Beextremely cautious with partiaily fallen trees that may be poorly supported When a tree doesn tfall completely set thesawaside and pull down the tree with a cable winch block and tackle ortractor To avoid injury do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw Check the balance Don t cut on weighted side ISTCur gt PRESSUR SIDE C BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fallen tree to the desired log size
8. and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance e Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure as you are cutting to avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released e Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them Ay WARNING Never climb into a tree to debranch 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 1 DEBRANCHING a Always debranch a tree after it is cut down Only thencan debranching be done safely and properly b Leave the larger lower limbs to support the tree as you work c Start at the base of the felled tree and work towards the top cutting branches and limbs Remove smal limbs with one cut Figure 25 d Keep the tree between you and the chain Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting e Remove larger supporting branches with the 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques described in the bucking section 1 Start with an undercut 2 Finish with an overcut f Alwaysuseanovercutto cut smalland freely hanging limbs Undercutting can cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw 2 PRUNING a Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the jo b Refer to Figure 26 for
9. free from obstructions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Figure 2 Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch 4 Keep your saw chain sharp and properly ten sioned Follow manufacturer s chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals with the engine stopped never with the engine running Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain A loose or dull chain can increase the chance of kickback 5 Begin and continue cutting at full throttle If the chain is moving at a slower speed there is greater chance for kickback to occur 6 Cutonly one log ata time 7 Useextreme caution when re entering a cut 8 Do not attempt plunge cuts 9 Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into the chain 10 Use only the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickb ck Chain specified for your saw MAINTAINING CONTROL 1 Keepa good firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go Figure 3 A firm grip can neutralize kickback and help you maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether you are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow lock
10. 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 Figure 23 Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to restart your saw when itis pinched or hung ina log 2nd Cut 1st Cut j 3 BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT a Overcut with a 1 3 diameter cut b Roll log over and finish with an overcut 14 Four 24 4 BUCKING USING ANOTHER LOG AS A SUPPORT Figure 23 A WARNING Do not stand onthe log being cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control a Inarea A 1 Undercut 1 3 of the way through the log 2 Finish with an overcut b InareaB 1 Overcut 1 3 of the way through the log 2 Finish with an undercut 5 are USING A STAND Figure 24 InareaA 1 Undercut 1 3 of the way meee the log 2 Finish with an overcut b in area B 1 Over cut 1 3 of the way through the log 2 Finish with an undercut USE COMMON SENSE M MAINTAIN SECURE FOOTING D DEBRANCHING AND PRUNING e Work slowly keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip Maintain secure footing and bal ance Watch out for springpoles Use extreme caution when cutting small size limbs Slender material can catch the saw chain
11. right footthroughrear handle to stabilize saw Figure14 f Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand g Squeezethrottle trigger to release the throttle lock allowing engine to idle A WARNING Thechain must not move when the engine runsat idle speed Refer to Carburetor Adjustments for correction h Stop engine by moving the start stop switch to the STOP position Figure 13 STARTING POSITION HOLD FRONT HANDLE BAR AND PLACE RIGHT FOOT THROUGH HANDLE Figure 14 using a warm engine to avoid serious burns 2 STARTING PROCEDURE FOR VARYING CONDITIONS NOTE Be sure to follow e4 Basic Procedure as described on this page a COLD ENGINE 1 Pull choke to full choke position Figure 13 2 Pull starter rope until engine attempts to run 3 Push choke until half position is felt Fiqure 13 4 Pullstarterropeuntilengineruns 5 After 5 second warm up push choke to the off posi tion Figure 13 A WARNING Avoid bodily contact with the muffler when starting or b WARM ENGINE 1 Leave choke at the off position Figure 13 2 Pull starter rope until engine runs c REFUELED WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL 1 Pull choke to full choke position Figure 13 2 Pull starter rope until engine attempts to run 3 Push choke to the off position Figure 13 4 Pull starter rope until engine runs 3 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER a When pulling the starter
12. rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break Do not let the starter rope snap back Hold the han die and let the rope rewind slowly b If engine floods let the unit set for a few minutes then repeat starting procedure using half choke c Forcold weather starting allow engine to warm up 1 2 min at half choke then close choke Do not cut with the choke at the full or half position 11 TYPES OF CUTTING A BASIC CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1 IMPORTANT POINTS a Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs roots or other objects b Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object Inspect the unit and repair or replace parts as necessary c Keep the chain out of dirt and sand Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and 3 PROCEDURE a Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger Begin cutting with the saw frame or spur against the wood Figure 15 Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are cutting Allow the chain to cut for you exert only light thus increase the possibility of kickback A KICKBACK WARNING Kickback can occur when the moving chaincontactsan object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide baror when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut C
13. tank with correct fuel mixture instali new plug and or check ignition system See Starting Instructions Check for dirty fuel filter clean Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact a qualified service dealer Qt d GN gt eo Adjust idle speed screw clockwise to increase speed Adiust idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce speed See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a qualified service dealer Contact a qualified service dealer OPO m Clean or replace air filter Cleanor replace Spark Plug and regap Contact a qualified service dealer See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a qualified service dealer AP OD Push Choke Knob in Clean or replace air filter Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a qualified service dealer 5 m ss nb Clean fan housing See Engine Fuel Mixture Replace with correct plug See Carburetor Adjustments Clean spark arrestor screen Contact a qualified service dealer Om Oma Fill oil tank Adjust oiler Contact a qualified service dealer Remove bar and clean BO M See Carburetor Adjustments Contacta qualified service dealer no m See Chain Tension See Carburetor Adjustments Repair or replace Contact a qualified service dealer See Chain Tension 2 Contact a qualifed service dealer 3 Resharpen or replace c
14. the pruning technique 1 Undercut 1 3 of the way through the limb near the trunk of the tree 2 Finish with an overcut farther out from the trunk 3 Keep out of the way of the falling limb 4 Cut the stump flush near the trunk of the tree A WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or objectsatthe nose ofthe guide bar when debranching or pruning Allowing such contact can result in serious Remove small limbs with one cut n Jj LR SECOND PRUNING CUT t J PRUNING CUT Figure 26 15 MAINTENANCE A good maintenance program of regular inspection and care will increase the service life and help to main tain the safety and performance of your saw Make all adjustments or repairs except car buretor adjustments with spark plug wire disconnected engine cool as opposed to a unit that has just been run Checkthesaw for loose bolts screws nuts and fit tings regularly Loose fasteners can cause an unsafe condition as well as damage to your saw Tools required are described in Preparing Your Saw For Use WARNING Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed inthe maintenance section of this manual GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN Increase the service life of your Guide Bar and Chain by Using the saw properly and as r
15. 20 78 drive links 0 0 0 cc eee 952 051310 Fuel amp OilCaps e eere 952 010859 Sprocket eeeeeerrnnnn nn 952 048086 2 cycle Engine Oil Illustrated PartsList 00 530 067185 4 202 490 1 RU EEFEGRGEU AR Aes 952 030133 Operator s Manual re 530 067184 8 02 40 1 0 es mda A LE 952 030128 NOTES PARTS AND SERVICE _ Your Poulan Weed Eater prod ucthas been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards As with all mechanical products somead justments or part replacement may be ib the life of dad tool FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS 1 Consult the yellow pages a your phone directory for the name ai the nnd i a Poulan Weed Eater Master Service Dealer under saws for Chain Saws or under lawnmowers for Trimmers Brushcutters and Blowers or Ski Service Center under tools electric 2 For replacement parts have avallable the following information a Description of the unit b Model number C Part Number Of description of part NOT E Poulan Weed Eater Division provides parts andservice through its authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Poulan Weed Eater Divi sion is to continually improve all of its products Written notices of changes and improvements are sent to authorized Poulan Weed Eater
16. Dealers Ifthe operating characteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this Operators Manual please contact your local Poulan Weed Eater Dealer for updated information and assistance Always update your tool when improvements are made available especially those related to safety Parts and repair service are not available directly from Poulan Weed Eater Division White Consolidated Industries Inc POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES INC Shreveport Louisiana 71139 9329 s 1989Poulan Weed Eater Division White Consolidated Ind 530 067184 3 10889 vers m
17. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away 3300 Co unter Vibe CHAIN SAW OPERATOR si MANUAL E A WARNING Carefully read and follow Safety Rules Precautions ENS and Operating Instruc fae tions Failure to do so can result in serious injury POULAN WEED EATER mE DIVISION WHITE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES INC Shreveport Louisiana 71139 9329 TABLE OF CONTENTS E HANDLEBAR IM duo Lp Lp Je oo op ap ORE KERN Den s x Specifications 0 0 65 eee eee 2 C Bucking ED tale a aie ee ae 14 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION rant 34 amp 5 D Debranching and Pruning e 15 Know Your Chain Saw PVP 6 A Maintenance PRO rH 16 Preparing Your Saw For Use 7 A Guide Bar and Chain 16 A Getting Ready E oe tae et i B Spark Arrestor and Spark Plug 17 B Attaching The Optional Spur 7 C Starter Rope M 18 C Attaching The Bar and Chain 7 D Carburetor Adjustments 19 D Chain Tensi n eo coe uev ra cA wa 8 E Clutch and Drum Sprocket 20 E Fueling Your Engine 9 B A Fite o ua LEA E oe NUCLEUS e0 F Barand Chain Lubricant PR 10 G SIDIagB si ub p ox jon OA IR dici Se eS 20 Using Your Saw 0 0 0 0202005 11 H Trouble Shooting Chart 22 A Control Devic
18. ING TURN PULLEY COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO RELEASE TENSION Figure 39 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS e Poor engine performance can be a result of other causes such as dirty air filter carbon build up on muffler outlets etc See Trouble Shooting Chart before proceeding with carburetor adjustments For the best results Beaird Poulan recommends that you have a qualified service dealer make all carburetor adjustments Your dealer has the train ing experience and tools necessary to properly adjust your saw to meet our factory performance specifica tions This service is not covered by warranty If it becomes necessary for you to make carburetor adjustments yourself follow the described procedures very carefully The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory for sea level conditions Adjustments may become necessary if the unit is used at significantly higher altitudes or if you notice any ofthe following conditions NOTE Be sure to properly prepare the saw as described in 1 Preparation below before making any adjustments Chain moves when the engine runs at idle speed See 2 idle Speed Adjustment Saw will not idie See 2 Idle Speed Adjust ment and 3 Low Speed Mixture Adjust ment Engine dies or hesitates when it should accel 2 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT a Allow engine to idie b Adjust idle Speed Screw until engine continues to run without stalling and without the chain m
19. OWOIY B OIL TANK CAPACITY MODULE AIR GAP e SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK Kickbackis a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury Do not rely only on the safety devices pro vided with your saw As a chain saw user you must take special safety precautions to help keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury KICKBACK WARNING Kickback can occur when the moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain inthe cut Contact atthe upper portionof the tip ofthe guide barcan cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS NEVER REVERSE HAND POSITIONS UNDER SIDE OF HANDLEBAR Figure 3 REDUCING KICKBACK 1 Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents 2 Neverletthe moving chain contactany objectatthe tip of the guide bar Figure 1 3 Keep the working area
20. ar Figure 8 7 Turnth adjusting screw clockwise ee until the chain is snug in the guide bar groove Figure 9 e Install the bar clamp replace the bar mounting nuts then tighten the nuts finger tight only 9 Follow Chain Tension instructions below D CHAIN TENSION Correct chain tension is very important aloose chain will wear the bar and itself aioose chain can jumpoff the bar while Chain tensioning procedure NOTE The bar clamp nuts must be no more than finger tight to tension the chain correctly you are cutting 1 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and turn the adjusting atight chain candamage the saw and or screw just until the chain does not sag beneath the break guide bar Figure 11 e The chainstretches during use especially when new Check tension each time the saw is used NOTE Turn screw clockwise eA to tighten tension Turnscrew counterclockwise d to loosentension more frequently when the chain is new 2 Checkthe tension by lifting the chain from the guide as the chain warms up to normal operating bar at the center of the bar Figure 12 temperature 3 Continue turning the adjusting screw until the tension e Chain tension is correct when the chain is correct can be lifted about 1 8 from the guide bar at 4 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and securely tighten a point near the middie of the bar and the bar clamp nuts with the scrench wi
21. ch deflect the kickback force and allow wood to gradually ride into the cutter Figure 5 Low Kickback Saw Chain is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175 1 when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 38 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B175 1 1985 American National Standard for Power Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saws Safety Requirements Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your ieft hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front handlebar Position of front and rear handlebars designed with distance between handles and inline 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 kickback occurs A WARNING Do not operate the chain saw unless the safety devices or their specified replacements are properly installed and maintained according to the instruc tions in this manual Do not use any other guide bar and chain combination that is not equivalent to the original equipment or not certified to comply with ANSI B175 1 1985 Failure to follow these instructions CONTOURED DEPTH GAUGE a ELONGATED amm GUARD LINK e DEFLECTS KICKBACK SMALL FORCE AND RADIUS TIP ALLOWS REDUCED KICKBACK SYMMETRICAL RIDE INTO GUIDE BAR LOW KICKBACK CHAIN CUTTER RUCT OBST MATERIAL
22. ear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fogging vented goggles or face screen an ap proved safety hard hat and sound barriers ear plugs or muffiers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hearing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing 2 Keep children bystanders and animals out of the work area a minimum of 30 feet 10 meters Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw 8 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 4 Do not attempt to use your chain saw during bad weather conditions such as strong wind rain snow etc or at night 5 Plan you sawing operation carefully in advance Donot start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing andif you arefelling trees a planned retreat path AVOID REACTIVE FORCES Pinch Kickback and Pull in occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direc
23. ears rips separation out of round LX 1 TEL Vibration mounts Replace when necessary Ce Clean when clogged or dirty cerns Spark arrestor screen Replace when worn or damaged Pt fo fy a P POULAN ACCESSORIES See your Poulan dealer for accessories and parts Safety Goggles llle 952 062003 Bar amp Chain Lubricant Safety Face Shield 952 701601 Oe Of Sordid beeen haa eww Gane tees 952 030129 Electric Sharpener with alistones 952 800516 TOSL oa er ar eg eran N SR POUR RE ERE 952 030130 Replacement Stones 000000 952 093094 Chain Brake Kit ss 952 069201 File Flat 6 DRITTER 952 055027 Handguard 6 65 6 166 sir RE Ex 952 027181 File Round 4 5mm 952 055068 Reduced Kickback Guide Bar File amp Holder sese 952 055069 1B E E Es ye Rd dei eee dudas 952 044324 Depth Gauge ii s RE aen 952 050028 dB osse E ai 952 044325 Bar Wrench ouokasa c ES a3 WERE ER ac 952 041096 20 ie ie ee I OR eU Y sors ee 952 044326 Carry Case sorrir eri ERE EE E OH 952 030111 Replaceable Sprocket Nose Kit 952 055072 Safety Helmet 000505 952 030013 Low Kickback Chain JA SoundSuppressor isses 952 006315 16 66 drivelinks lues 52 051301 Spark PIG ooo cies oE Ear A 952 030120 18 72drivelinks LLL 952 051313 AirFilter Leere E 952 010892
24. ecommended in this manual Maintaining correct chain tension See Chain Ten sion gt z Properlubrication See Bar and Chain Lubricant 16 Regular maintenance as described in this sec tion 1 CHAIN MAINTENANCE e Sharpen the chain when Wood chips are small and powdery Wood chips made by the saw chain should be A about the size of the teeth of the chain Saw has to be forced through the cut Saw cuts to one side CAUTION Always wear gloves when hand ling the chain The chain can be sharp enough to cut you even though it may be too dull to cut wood a SHARPENING INSTRUCTIONS items required Gloves Medium Flat File 45mm dia File Depth Gauge Tool 6 File Holder Vise Stop engine and disconnect spark plug NO bun cif Adjust the chain for proper tension See Chain Tension Work at the midpoint of the bar moving the chain forward by hand as each cutter Is filed l 3 ome 4 Sharpen cutters a Position file holder on the top plate of the cutter and depth gauge as shown in Figure 27 b Holdthe file holder level with the 309 guide mark parallei to the center of the chain and lower file handle 109 Figure 27 C File from inside toward outside of cutter straight across on forward stroke only Use 2 or 3 strokes per cutting edge Figure 28 d Keepallcuttersthe same length Figure 29 e File enough to remove any damage to cut ting edge
25. ed 2 Position yourlefthand onthe front handlebar so it isinastraightline with your right hand on the rear handle when making bucking cuts Figure 3 Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of euting 3 Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet 4 Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Figure 3 5 Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown _ Off balance and lose control of the saw 6 Donot cut above shoulder height It is difficult to maintain control of the saw above shoulder height 3 SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION continued A WARNING Because a chain saw is a high speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal accidents Careless or improper use can cause serious injury SAFETY HAT a HEARING PROTECTION FITTING i i EYE PROTECTION a DUTY GLOVES A g lt SAFETY CHAPS SAFETY SHOES A E DREO 1 KNOW YOUR SAW 1 Read your Operator s Manual carefully unti you com pletely understand and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before attempting to operate the saw 2 Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who under stand and follow the safety rules precautions and operating instructions in this manual PLAN AHEAD 1 Wear personal protective gear Figure 4 Always use steel toed safety footw
26. er while cutting Then turn screw clockwise A in 1 16 of a turn increments only until the engine has power while cutting NOTE If the unit will not operate properly after making these adjustments take the unitto a qualified service dealer 19 E CLUTCH AND DRUM SPROCKET WARNING Do not start engine without Guide Bar Chain and Bar Clamp Housing completely assembled The clutch can come off without the guide bar and chain completely assembled and serious injury can resuit The clutch shoes and drum can separate causing the clutch to violently fly apart and serious injury can result e Take the saw toa qualified service dealer for full clutch inspection and service after each 100 hours of operation it is recommended that you do not try to service the clutch or drum sprocket yourself unless you are a competent small engine mechanic and have the proper clutch service tools Proper disassembly and repair of the clutch is extremely important to the life of the engine and the safety of the operator Clutch maintenance is required when the chain continues to turn while engine idles after the idle speed screw has been adjusted slippage occurs during a cut a chattering noise occurs during cutting e Cleantheclutch drum sprocket and surrounding area daily during heavy use of the saw Check to see that the clutch drum turns freely and smoothly e Inspect the sprocket regularly for wear A
27. es o oo o o La 11 Maintenance Chart 22 B Starting Instructions 11 Poulan Accessories 005 23 Types of Cutting 0 12 Parts amp Service l Back Cover A Basic Cutting Technique 12 B Tree Felling Techniques 12 CONTROL L HANDLE Read mM HANDGUARD STARTER HANDLE REDUCED KICKBAC START STOP SWITCH SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION aa b k THROTTLELOCKOUT 0 t o im FUELICAP CHOKE n LOW KICKBACK CHAIN START STOP SWITCH ya TN LOW KICKBACK CHAIN bI 7 A y REDUCED KICKBACK EE UN y E o I di THROTTLE 77 E 2s FRONT CHAIN CATCHER TRIGGER THROTTLELOCKk ON DER n i m CHAIN GUARD BAR CLAMP GUIDE BAR SPECIFICATIONS REDUCED KICKBACK 16 Sprocket Nose 18 Replaceable 20 Replaceable Control Tip Sprocket Nose Control Tip Sprocket Nose Control Tip Part No 952 044324 PartNo 952 044325 Part No 952 044326 325 Pitch 050 Gauge Chrome 325 Pitch 050 Gauge Chrome 325 Pitch 050 Gauge Chrome Cutters P33S 66Drive Links Cutters P33S 72 Drive Links Cutters P33S 78 Drive Links Part No 952 051301 Part No 952 051313 Part No 952 051310 SPARK PLUG ChampionCJ 4 LOW KICKBACK CHAIN 008 to 014 AE Gasoline Oil Mixture See Fueling Your Engine RECWW
28. flow turn the adjusting screw clockwise A if the oiler is adjusted to decrease the oii flow be sure to readjust the oiler before returning to types of cutting that require greater lubrication When the saw is run at high RPM s for long periods of time during certain types of cut ting suchas pruning or debranching more oil can be delivered than is required To avoid runn ing out of chain oil before running out of fuel check the oil tank periodically 4 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER a Fill the oil tank each time you refill the fuel tank to ensure there will be sufficient oil for the chain whenever you start and run the saw FILL THE OIL TANK EACH TIME THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED b Keep sawdust and debris cleaned from the oil holes in the guide bar to allow an adequate oil flow to the bar and chain c Keep spilled and spattered oil wiped from the unit to avoid sawdust and debris build up Pay particular attention to oil on the fan housing and starter assembly to avoid overheating the engine d It is normal for a small amount of oil to ap pear under the saw after the engine stops This is due to oil draining from the bar and chain when not in use Read SPECIAL SAFETY SECTION FREQUENTLY aaa rere MAMMA aRaa he ey e i Ev a eR EEE E Pee eee ETYM DAR wig wi au ON DE am ds A USING YOUR SAW A CONTROL DEVICES Understanding the control devices on your saw is an important part of learning ho
29. h the engine stopped the muf fler away from your body and the guide bar and chain to the rear covered preferably with a scabbard Before transporting in any vehicle or storing in any enclosure allow your saw to cool completely cover the bar and chain and properly secure to avoid turnover fuel spillage or damage Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the eng ine and letting the engine run until it stops Store in a dry area out of the reach of children and away from where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or swit ches furnaces etc s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of chain saws may produce Whitefinger disease Raynaud s phenomenon This phenomenon reduces the hand s ability to feel and regulate temperature produces numbness and burning sensations and can cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis us An anti vibration system designed to reduce engine vibration is recommended for those using chain saws on a regular or sustained basis and is provided on this saw However an antivibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of Whitefinger disease Continual and regular users must monitor closely their use of chain saws and physical condition Notice Refer to the Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910 266 5 2 5 1 of American Nat
30. hain See Chain Sharpening Instructions Contacta qualifed service dealer 1 See Chain Sharpening Instructions 2 Hepairor replace Guide Bar 3 Contact a qualified service dealer Resharpen until ali cutters have equal angles and lengths 2 Resharpen until all cutters have equal angles and lengths 3 Replace guide bar 21 i MAINTENANCE CHART a gSa 5oi9go co 29 2285 30 9 5 5 3 e a So 9 je sje 7 8 S o c 35 A am Oia n we Visual inspection condition leaks EL Dep T4 Complete machine fa o Throttle trigger safety throttle lock stop switch Check operation px tote ff Be 1 Filter in fuel tank Replace pick up when clogged or dirty SHEREN e CET TT a L EELHE Chie je LIII Inspect sharpness wear damage B Tu T Saw chain Check chain tension en oe Speen il aan a ao T LI ee Guide bar Lubricate sprocket nose 2E a ee Be UCC CT Replace when worn or damaged Lee E mesa jm LI SLE m LPLILL Air filter Replace when worn or damaged NENMN Emame C ELE Sir be LLLI Check idle adjustment ali tet ts t x Carburetor chain must not turn Readjust idie when chain turns at Readjustidie whenchaitumsatide Readjustidie whenchaintumsatide Spark plug Replace when fouled or mee Baa All accessible screws and nuts not adjusting ee one E yO Inspect ears rips separation utotround t
31. iagonal tothelineof fail Figure 17 2 FELLING SMALL TREES LESS THAN 6 IN DIAMETER a If you know the direction of fall 1 Make a single felling cut on the side away from the direction of fall 2 Cutail the way through 3 Stop the saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned retreat path b If you are not sure which way the tree will fall use the notch method described for felling large trees WARNING DO NOT CUT near electrical wires or buildings if you do not know the direction of tree fall at night since you will not be able to see well during bad weather strong wind snow rain etc n 3 FELLING LARGE TREES 6 DIAMETER OR MORE The notch method is used to cut large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of the tree the tree will tend to fail into the notch NOTE If the tree has large buttress roots remov before making the notch Cut into the buttresses vertically then horizontally Figure 16 a Make the notch cut Figure 18 1 Cut the bottom of the notch first through 1 3 of the diameter ofthe tree 2 Complete the notch by making the slant cut 3 Remove the notch of wood b Make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch about 2 higher than the bottom of the notch C Leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form
32. ional Standard Safety Requirements for Pulpwood Logging ANSI 031 1978 and relevant state safety codes when using a chain saw for logging purposes KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW A INTRODUCTION Your saw has been designed with safety in mind and includes the following features as standard equipment Reduced Kickback Guide Bar Control Tip Low Kickback Chain Elongated Guard Link Spark Arrestor l Temperature Limiting Muffler Handguards Counter Vibe Anti Vibration System Ay WARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reaction As a chain saw user do not rely only on safety devices You must follow all safety precautions instructions and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury B KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES Reduced Kickback Guide Bar designed with a small radius tip which reduces the size of the kickback danger zone on the bar tip Figure 5 A Reduced Kickback Guide Bar is one which has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with the safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by the American National Standards Institute Inc Standard B175 1 1985 Low Kickback Chain designed with a contoured depth gauge and guard link whi
33. l vapors can not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc D n RO aE a a TTT aaao nn a ee T wivi irui g OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY 1 AC Pn Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged im properly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Operate the chain saw only in outdoor areas Do not operate the saw from a ladder or in a tree Position all parts of your body to the left of cut and away from the saw chain when the engine is running Cut wood only Do not cut metal plastics masonry non wood building materials etc Do not use your saw to pry or shove away limbs roots or other objects 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 or kerf Useextreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings Slender material can catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off 10 balance Be alert for springback when cutting a limb that is under tension so you will not be struck by the limb or saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of a cut This can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed B Stop the engine before setting the saw down MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER 1 Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified
34. ll move freely around the bar 5 Recheck tension See Figure 10 ADJUSTING SCREW CHAIN CAN BE eO Ulo 9 LIFTED 18 AT 36 9 Ce o5 CENTER OF BAR WHEN TENSION IS CORRECT TURN a gt TO TIGHTEN S SE Qi 7 TENSION i AE WAZ pg Q TURN P rw Y 1 8 TO LOOSEN TENSION o EE EE cte a a AT 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 E FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1 FUEL SAFETY 3 USE THE FOLLOWING ONLY a Use only recommended fuel mixtures b Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames c Use a container approved for fuel d Donot smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or while using the tool Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine f Move at least 10 feet away from fueling site before starting engine g Stop engine before removing fuel cap h Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting the engine run until it stops Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or swit ches furnaces etc 2 FUEL MIXTURE Your tool is powered by a two cycle engine which requires a fuel mixture of regular uniead ed gasolineand ahigh quality engine oil specially made for 2 cycle air cooled engines The internal design of the 2 cycle engine requires lubrication of moving parts Lubrication is provided when the recom
35. mended mixture of gasoline and oil is used Genuine POULANS WEED EATER 2 cycle Engine Oil is strongly recommended for the pro tection of your unit Extensive engineering tests have proven that Poulan Weed Eater oil resists break down at operating temperatures common to 2 cycle engines resulting in dependable perfor mance and longer engine life Gasoline must be clean and fresh After a short periodof time gasoline will chemically break down and form compounds that cause hard starting and damage in 2 cycle engines The correct measure of gasoline to oil is very important Too much oil in the mixture will foul the le CAUTION Too little oil or incorrect oil will cause the engine to overheat and seize Always mix the fuel thoroughly i in a container since gasoline and oil do not readily combine Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank cr qua nm 0 an C Poulan Pro 40 1 Engine Oil is strongly recommend ed Available in the following convenient container sizes Poulan Pro 40 1 Engine Oil should be mixed as follows 3 2 oz Container Mix with 1 gallon gasoline 8 oz Container Mix with 2 1 2 gallons gasoline 16 oz Container Mix with 5 gallons gasoline if Poulan Pro oil is not available use other Poulan Weed Eater branded oils at their recom mended mixture as listed on the container if none of the above oils are available use a good qua lity two cycle ai
36. ngine oil See Fueling Your Engine e Barand Chain Oil See Bar and Chain Lubri cant f Scrench provided with your saw Use the long endof the tool as a slotted screwdriver the small pipe end as asocket wrench and the larger pipe end to remove the spark plug 7 g Hex Wrench provided with your saw for the fan housing screws 7 SCREW 10 24 x 5 8 hun S BAR MOUNTING NUTS Figure 6 A WARNING hs Do not start engine without guide bar and chain completely assembled Otherwise the clutch can come off and serious injury can result 4 Remove the bar clamp nuts and bar clamp if you have not done so Figure 6 NOTE Be sure lo remove the cardboard packing over the bar studs and between the bar clamp housing and the crankcase 2 Turnthe adjusting screw counterclockwise eme to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go tothe rear Figure 9 3 Mount the guide bar Mount the slotted end of the guide bar over the bar studs and the hole under the WRITING slot on the adjusting pin Figure 7 RIGHT SIDE UP 4 Hold chain with cutters facing as shown in Figure 8 5 Placechain over and behind the clutch drum onto the sprocket and fit the bottom of the drive links between the teeth in the sprocket OLE ABOVE SLOT bij Capes 6 T Start at the top of the bar and fitthe chain drive links STUDS HOLEON ADJUSTING PIN opes aa into the groove around the guide b
37. nual has been developed to help you prepare your saw for use and to understand its safe operation It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly or attempt operation Your Poulan Dealer is available to show you how to operate your saw Be sure to ask for his assistance B ATTACHING THE SPUR OPTIONAL The spur is a special piece of equipment designed to assist the cutting operation When assembled to the saw the spur will dig into the tree or log and relieve contact pressure adding ease to the saw ing operation allow the saw to be more easily rotated or pivoted into the cut To install 1 Remove bar clamp nuts and bar clamp 2 Align the spur over the two holes on the bar clamp side of the saw Figure 6 3 insert the two screws and tighten evenly and sec urely C ATTACHING THE BAR AND CHAIN CAUTION Wear protective gloves when handling oroperating your saw The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving e Your saw is equipped with a Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and a Low Kickback Chain e Use only the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your chain saw model when replacing these parts See Specifications 2 HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE a Protective gloves b Approved marked fuel container c Regular gasoline leaded or unleaded d Two cycle e
38. ontact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chainto dig into the object and stop the chain for an instant The result is a lightning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator If the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either ofthese reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury 2 UNDERSTAND REACTIVE FORCES downward pressure If you force the cut damage to the bar chain or engine can result e Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine _ f Donot put pressure on the saw at the end ofthe cut to avoid losing control when the cut is complete g Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techni que to get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Pinch Kickback and Pull In occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of chain rotation Either reaction can result in loss of con trol and possibie seriou
39. oving Turn screw clockwise eA to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies Turm screw counterclockwise dema to siow engine down and or to keep the chain from turning c No further adjustments are necessary if the chain does not move at idle speed and if perfor mance is satisfactory AWARNING Recheck idle speed after each adjustment below The chain must not move at idle speed to avoid serious injury 3 LOW SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT a Allow engine to idle b Tum the Low Speed Mixture Screw slowly clockwise a until the RPM starts to drop Note the position c Turn the Low Speed Mixture Screw counterclock wise untilthe RPM speeds up and starts to drop again Note the position d Set the Low Speed Mixture Screw at the mid point between the two positions erate See 4 Acceleration Adjustment 4 ACCELERATION ADJUSTMENT Loss of cutting power which is not corrected if engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating turn by air filter cleaning See 5 High Speed Mix the Low Speed Mixture Screw 1 16 of aturn at a time ture Adjustment counterclockwise 4 amp 9 until you have smooth CAUTION Permanent damage will occurto any acceleration 2 cycle engine if incorrect carburetor adjust 5 HIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT ments are made CAUTION Adjustments as small as 1 16 of a ifthe unit willnot operate properly after making turn can affect engine performance It is im
40. por these adjustments take the unitto a qualified tant to turn the screw only 1 16 of a turn per adjust service dealer mentand test the performance of the saw before making further adj ustments The chain willb E icis PRA rocedure i Make PE aS gauring P b Adjust the High Speed Mixture Screw 1 16of atum Wear your protective gear and observe all safety precautions 1 PREPARATION as follows Clockwise wA if saw smokes or loses power Counterciockwise dw if the saw has speed a Stop engine b Use a fresh fuel mixture with proper casalia oil ratio c Placethe sawona solid flat surface and make sure the chain will not contact any object d Locate the three 3 carburetor adjusting screw openings to the right of the air filter cover Figure 40 e Start the engine and allow engine to idle 3 minutes to warm up The engine must be at operating temperature for proper adjustments to be made we IDLE SPEED SCREW Figure 40 out of the cut but lacks power in the cut c Repeat test cut d Continue 1 16 of a turn adjustments until the saw runs smoothly in cut Atoolean high speed setting clock wise A adjustment will cause engine damage to any 2 cycle engine from overheating and tack of lubrication Never set the high speed mixture screw so far clockwise s that you have high speed but lack power while cutting An effective approach follows Turn screw counterclockwise Mm until engine loses pow
41. pring located beneath the pulley is under tension If the spring pops out it will require considerable time and effort the reinstall For this reason you may want to let a qualified service dealer handle this repair If you do Liftthepulley carefully while gently twisting the pulley counterclockwise 4 79 Remove the old rope to obtain a smooth pointed end Feedthe rope through the round starter hole in the the fan housing Figure 38 Guideropeinside pulley then through topside pulley hole by pushing the rope from the underside hole with a small round object such as a Phillips screwdriver See inset Figure 38 Tieaknotin the end ofthe rope leaving no more than a 3 8 to 1 4 inch tail and pull the knot snugly into the corner of the groove in the pulley Figure 37 Tuck the tail on the rope knot into the inner curved section to avoid interference with the flywheel Fig ure 37 amp 39 try to repair the starter rope and the recoil sprin S But take the unit toa slianied savice oder dii 12 Setthe pulley assembly in the housing push it down S and engage the spring Remove the four screws on the side of the fan 13 Tighten the pulley screw housing Figure 36 NOTE If If you remove the pulley screw from the pulley Do not mix chrome colored fan make sure the starter dog retainer cam and wave housing screws with the black colored cylinder washer are positioned and installed properly as shroud scre
42. r cooled engine oil mixed at a ratio of 16 1 8 oz oil to 1 gallon gasoline 4 DO NOT USE BIA OIL Boating Institute of America Does not have proper additives for air cooled 2 cycle engines and can cause engine damage e AUTOMOTIVE OIL Does not have proper additives for 2 cycle engines and can cause damage 5 HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK a Pour 1 2 gallon regular unleaded gasoline into an approved marked container Do not mix gasoline and oil directly in the fuel tank Add entire measure of engine oil Cover container tightly and shake for one minute Slowly remove fuel container cover Add remainder of gasoline Cover container tightly and shake again Slowly remove fuel container cover Slowly remove fuel cap See Specifications for location i Fill the tank using a spout or funnel j Reinstall the fuel cap securely F BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT e The Guide Bar and Cutting Chain require 3 ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC OILER continuous lubrication in order to remain in operating condition Lubrication is provided by the automatic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled Lack of oil will quickly ruinthe bar and chain Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and or discolora tion of the guide bar rails Genuine Poulan Bar and Chain Oll is recom mended to protect your unit against excessive wear dueto heat and friction
43. rn sprocket replaced by a qualified service dealer when installing anew chain to avoid excessive wear tothe chain 2 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Conditions which can require guide bar maintenance saw cuts to one side saw has to be forced through a cut inadequate supply of oil to bar and chain Check the condition of the guide bar each time the chain is sharpened A worn guide bar will damage the chain and make cutting more difficult Replace the guide bar when the inside groove of the guide bar a is worn the guide bar is bent or cracked Use only the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar specified for your saw in Specifications for replacement a Remove the guide bar to service b Clean oil holes at least once for each five hours of operation Figure 33 c Remove sawdust from the guide bar groove periodically with a putty knife or a wire Figure 33 d Remove burrs by filing the side edges of the guide bar grooves square with a flat file Figure 34 e Restore square edges to an uneven rail top by filing with a flat file Figure 34 CORRECT GUIDE BAR WORN GROOVES FILE EDGES GROOVE SQUARE cA REMOVE SAWDUST 4 KIS T FROM GUIDE BAR uud va YY Figure 33 Figure 34 B SPARK ARRESTOR AND SPARK PLUG _ 1 SPARK ARRESTOR Carbon deposits build up on the mm ar restor as the saw is used and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or causing engine dam age
44. s injury Pinch Kickback occurs when the chain on top of the bar is suddenly stopped when the top of the bar is used for cutting rapidly drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pull in can occur when the chain on the bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped pulis the saw rapidly forward BEGIN CUTTING WITH THE SPUR OH SAW FRAME AGAINST THE LOG AN kc ERA EE iere v MEN gt j 3 Figure 15 B TREEFELLING TECHNIQUES 1 PLAN YOUR SAWING OPERATION CARE FULLY IN ADVANCE a Clearthe work area You need a clear area all around the tree where you can have secure footing b Study the natural conditions that can cause thetreeto fall ina particular direction 1 The WIND direction and speed 2 The LEAN of the tree 3 WEIGHTED with BRANCHES on one side 4 Surrounding TREES and OBSTACLES c Look for decay and rot if the trunk is rotted it could snap and falltoward the operator Remove dirt stones Plan a clear retreat path to the Check for broken or dead branches which could fall on you while cutting Makesure thereis enoughroom forthe treeto fall Maintain a distance of 2v tree lengths from thenearest personor otherobjects Engine noise can drown outa warning call loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree where cuts aretobe made Plan to stand on the up hill side when cut tingon aslope rear and d
45. side amp top plate of cutter Figure 29 f FileP33Schainto meet specifications shown in Figure 30 FILE HOLDER LOWER FILE HANDLE 10 perd ed e ei aiie HOLDER LINE CUTTERS SAME LENGTH DEPTH GAUGE TOOL DEPTH GAUGE ia Figure 31 IMPROPER SQUARED HOOK ANGLE OFF CORNER ROUNDED CORNER a WAY A WARNING Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer s specification for the chain you are using Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury Figure 30 amp 32 Correct Depth Gauges the cha injury a Place depth gauge tool over each cutter depth gauge Figure 31 b File level with the flat file if depth gauge i is higher than the depth gauge tool c Maintain rounded front corner of depth gauge with a flat file Figure 31 amp 32 NOTE The very top of the depth gauge should be fiat with the front half rounded off with a flat file WARNING Depth gauge tool is required to insure proper depth gauge Filing the depth gauge too deep will increase nce of kickback which can result in serious b CHAIN REPLACEMENT 1 Useonlythe Low Kick Chain specified for your saw in Specifications for replace ment chain 2 Replace the chain when cutters or links break 3 Seeaqualified service dealer to replace and sharpen individual cutters for match ing your chain 4 Always have a wo
46. tion of chain rotation Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pull in pulls the saw away from the operator Either reaction can result in loss of control and possible serious injury To avoid Pinch Kickback 1 Be extremely aware of situations or obstructions that can cause material to pinch the top of or other wise stop the chain 2 Do not cut more than one log at a time 3 Donot twist the saw as the bar is withdrawn from an under cut when bucking To avoid Pull in 1 Always begin cutting with the engine at full throttle and the saw frame or spur against the wood 2 Usewedges made of plastic or Moe never of metal to hold the cut open HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION 1 Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the areas where fuel is mixed poured or stored There should be no smoking open flames or work that could cause sparks 2 Mixand pourfueli in an outdoor area on bare ground store fuel in a cool dry well ventilated place and use an approved marked container for fuel Wipe up all spilled fuel before starting your saw Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting the engine Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw Turn the engine off and let your saw cool in a non combustible area not on dry leaves straw paper etc Slowly remove the fuel tank cap and refuel the unit 7 Store tool and fuel in an area where fue
47. uretor requires adjustment Low Compression ENGINE SMOKES Choke partially on EXCESSIVELY Air filter dirty 3 Qilrich fuel mixture High speed needie requires adjustment 5 Crankcase leak ENGINE RUNS HOT Fan Housing dirty Fuel Mixture incorrect Spark Plug incorrect High Speed Mixture set too low Carbon build up on spark arrestor screen Carbon build up on exhaust ports OIL INADEQUATE FOR BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION Oil tank empty improperly adjusted oiler If so equipped Oil pump or oil filter clogged Guide bar oil hole blocked CHAIN MOVES AT 1 idle speed requires adjustment IDLE SPEED Clutch requires repair CHAIN DOES NOT MOVE Chain tension too tight WHEN ENGINE IS Carburetor requires adjustment 1 2 ACCELERATED 3 Guide bar rails pinched 4 Clutch slipping CHAIN CLATTERS OR CUTS ROUGHLY Chain tension incorrect 2 Cutters damaged after striking foreign material 3 Chain wear due to contact with dirt sand or frozen wood 4 Cutters dull improperly sharpened depth A gauges too high Sprocket worn CHAIN STOPS WITHIN THECUT 1 Chain cutter tops not filed flat 2 Guide bar burred or bent rails uneven Clutch slipping CHAIN CUTS AT Cutters damaged on one side ANANGLE Chain dull on one side Guide bar bent or worn Move switch to Start Fill
48. w to properly and safely operate the unit Figure 13 START STOP SWITCH START gt STOP Figure 13 1 The Start Stop is moved upward for the Start position and downward for the Stop position 2 The three position Choke helps to start the saw by controlling the air flow to the fuel system 3 The Throttle Trigger accelerates and controls the speed ot the engine and is designed tobe used with the throttle lock out 4 The Throttle Lock out prevents the trigger from becoming accidentally engaged The throttle lock out must be pressed before the trigger can be activated 5 The Throttle Lock holds the throttle lock out and trig ger in position while the engine is being started Release the throttle lock after the engine is started by lightly squeezing the trigger B STARTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Always wear gloves safety footwear snug fitting clothing and eye hearing and head protection devices when operating a chain saw 1 BASIC PROCEDURE a Set the saw on flat ground making certain the saw chainis free to turn without contacting any object Figure 14 b Move start stop switch to the Start position c Push downon the throttle lock out squeeze the trigger press and hold down the throttle lock then slowly release the trigger d Adjust choke according to Starting Procedure for Varying Conditions this page e Hold fronthandlebar with left hand amp place
49. worn sprocket will make the chain run erratically and will shorten the life of the bar and chain Figure 41 Always have a worn sprocket replaced by a qualifed service dealer whenever a new chain is installed in order to gain the full life expediency of the chain Figure 41 F AIR FILTER A dirty air filter reduces cutting power increases fuel consumption X Clean the air filter frequently especially in very dusty conditions always after 10 tanks of fuel mixture or 5 hours of operation whichever is less e Replace the air filter if any damage occurs to it CAUTION Never operate the unit without the air fitter in place to avoid damage to the engine Items Required soft bristled brush such as a paint brush Clean off the carburetor cover and the area around it Pull choke to the full position Figure 13 to prevent dirt from entering the carburetor Remove the carburetor cover Removethe air filter carefully Figure 42 Removesingle top screw and separate the two halves Brush away all dust and debris from the filter CAUTION CAUTION Do not use gasoline or other flam mable liquid to clean the filter to avoid creating afire hazard 7 Soak filter in soap and water 8 Allow filter to dry 9 Reassemble filter O Brush away all debris from surfaces on which the filter is to be placed Daho Maa 11 Replace the fiter and carburetor cover FILTER P
50. ws Other than color these screws shown in Figure 38 are similar in appearance but if interchanged 14 Make sure the cam is installed on the starter dog in they can strip out and or cause permanent the direction shown in Figure 38 Also make sure the engine damage wave washer is seated around the top outer edge of Remove the fan housing the retainer and not caught between the top of the Ifthe starter rope is broken proceed to step 4 If the retainer and the pulley screw starter rope is not broken release the tension onthe 15 Catch the rope in the notch in the pulley Figure 39 spring as follows a Pull about 12 inches of rope from the pulley and 1 amp Turn the und t clockwise Fia o a ais catch the rope in the notch as shown in Figure 37 SIEHT OE C THE More vernon oe let go of the pulley Let the pulley unwind one full turn b Turn the pulley counterclockwise seme untilthe and release the rope from the slot Continue to hold spring tension is dd ei pulley Unthread the pulley screw in the center of the pulle with a 5 32 Aaa d until the pulley Hio 17 Holdthe pulley pull the starter ropeto the fuil extent can be removed from the fan housing of length then let the rope rewind siowly 18 Reinstall fan housing and the four chromecolored screws Tighten screws securely ee PULLEY SCREW Ca e CAM NOTE POSITION STARTER Le e KERAN I l RETAINER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TURN PULLEY CLOCKWISE TO WIND UP SPR
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