Poulan 2250 Chainsaw User Manual
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1. Hours of Operation 10 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 every 5 hours of operation Clean cover and area around it to keep dirt and sawdust from falling into carbure tor chamber when cover is removed Remove the parts as illustrated below Wash the filter in soap and water A Cylinder Cover CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps Carburetor adjustment is a compli cated task We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer Damage will occur if you turn the needies beyond the limiter stops BAR MAINTENANCE if your saw cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or has been run with an im proper amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary to service your bar A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of the bar are worn Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of operation e Remove sawdust from bar groove period ically with a wire or putty knife Guide Bar Groove Noi Holes T CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools We recommended you2. Use the Reduced Kickback Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain specified for your saw MAINTAIN CONTROL Stand to the left of the saw Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don t let go A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar Keep your right hand completely around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked Position your left hand on the front han dlebar so it is in a straight line with your right hand on the rear handle when mak ing bucking cuts Never reverse right and left hand positions for any type of cutting Stand with your weight evenly balanced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain Do not overreach You could be drawn or thrown off balance and lose control of the saw Do not cut above shoulder height it is dif ficult to maintain control of saw above shoulder height KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES WARNING The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback however such features will not totally eliminate this dangerous reac tion As achain saw user do not rely only on safety devices You must follow all safety precautions instructions and mainte
3. YOUR SAW SAFELY Do not operate a chain saw with one hand Serious injury to the operator help ers bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is in tended for two handed use Operate the chain saw only in awell venti lated outdoor area Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so 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 saw at the end of the cut Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed Stop engine before setting the saw down 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 ten sion in the wood fibers is released MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER Have all chain saw service performed bya qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance sec tion of this manual For example if im proper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch structural damage to the flywheel can oc cur and cause the flywheel to burst Make certain the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released For correction refer to Carburetor Adjust ments Never modify your saw in any way Use only attachments supplied or specificall
4. bar nuts are finger tight only Attempting to tension the chain when the bar nuts are tight can cause damage Checking the tension Use the screwdriver end of the combination screwdriver wrench tool to move the chain around the bar Ifthe chain does nat rotate it is too tight Iftoo loose the chain will sag be low the bar Adjusting the tension Chain tension is very important Chain stretches during use This is especially true during the first few times you use your saw Always check chain tension each time you use and refuel your saw You can adjust chain tension by loosening the bar clamp nuts and turning the adjust ing screw 1 4 of aturn while lifting up on bar e if chain is too tight turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn counterclockwise e if chain is too loose turn adjusting screw 1 4 turn clockwise Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar clamp nuts with the combination screw Griver wrench Recheck chain tension RT Chain moves freely Lifts only 1 8 of an inch from bar Bar Clamp Nuts Guide Bar FUELING amp LUBRICATION FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Poulan Weed Eater brand oil If you do not use this oil use a good quality 2 cycle air cooled oil designed to be mixed at aratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 onces of
5. center of the notch This will leave enough uncut wood between the felling cut and the notch to form a hinge This hinge will help prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction i Hinge holds tree on stump and helps control fall Opening of felling cut Closing O notch NOTE Before felling cut is complete use wedges to open the cut when necessary to control the direction of fall Use wood or plastic wedges but never steel or iron to avoid kickback and chain damage Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to fall cracking sounds widening of the feli ing cut or movement in upper branches As tree starts to fall stop saw put it down and get away quickly on your planned re treat path Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supporied When a tree doesn t fall completely set the saw aside and pull down the tree with acable winch block and tackle ortractor To avoid injury do not cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw CUTTING A FALLEN TREE BUCKING Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall en tree to the desired log size WARNING Do not stand on the log be ing cut Any portion can roll causing loss of footing and control Do not stand downhill of the log being cut IMPORTANT POINTS Cut only one log at a time Cut shattered wood very carefully sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward op erator Use a sawhorse to cut smali logs Never allow another p
6. of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by POULAN WEED EATER OWNER S WAR RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Own ers Manual POULAN WEED EATER rec ommends that you retain all receipts cover ing maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but POULAN WEED EATER cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled mainte nance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that POULAN WEED EATER may deny you war ranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect improper mainte nance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a POULAN WEED EATER authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENG
7. Piease do not return unit to retailer Por favor no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra Veuillez ne pas retourner l outil au d taillant 1 800 554 6723 A www poulan com Operator s Manual Manual del Operador Manuel de L utilisateur 2250 2450 2550 eC 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 del operador y siga todas las advertencias e enstruc ciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves Electrolux Home Products North America Div of WCI Outdoor Products inc Augusta GA 30907 Copyright 2000 WCI Outdoor Products inc 530087722 1 19 00 HSIIONA po HONFGRE SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad justing or making repairs except carburetor adjustments Because achain saw is ahigh speed wood cutting tool special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accidents Careless or improper use of this tool can cause serious injury PLAN AHEAD Read this manual carefully until you com pletely understand and can follow all safe ty rules precautions and operating in structions before attempting to use the unit Restrict the use of your saw to adult users who understand and can fo
8. Pull the choke fast idle lever out to the full extent then push the choke fast idie lever back in completely to the OFF CHOKE position Slowly press the primer bulb six times Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine staris Squeeze and release throttle trigger al lowing engine to idle Difficult starting or flooded engine The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above Insure the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Starting could require pulling the starter rope handie many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If engine fails to start refer to troubleshooting chart or call 1 800 554 6723 CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS 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 Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possibility of kickback Practice cutting a few smali logs using the following techniques to get the feel of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation Squeeze throitle trigger and allow engine to reach full speed before cutting Begin cutting with sa
9. STOP or OFF position To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object Use only 15 18 of rope per pull Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope Important points to remember When pulling the starter rope do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope io break Do not let starter rope snap back Hold the handie and let the rope rewind slowly For cold weather starting start the unit at FULL CHOKE allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger Do not cut material with the choke fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position For cold engine or warm engine after running out of fuel NOTE in the following steps when the choke fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent the correct throtile setting for starting is set automatically Primer Bulb Move switch to the START or ON position Pull the choke fast idie lever out to the full extent Choke Lever e Slowly press the primer bulb six times Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand 5 times then push the choke fast idle lever in completely to the OFF CHO KE position Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts Allow the engine to run for approximately five seconds Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed For a warm engine
10. TH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servio ing center lf you have any questions re garding your warranty rights and responsi bilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WAR RANTY PERIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that par DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an approved POULAN WEED EATER servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES POULAN WEED EATER may be li able for damages to other engine compo nents caused by the failure of a warranted 13 part still under warranty WHAT 1S 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 grou
11. amage or liability caused by im proper handling improper maintenance or the use of accessories and or attachments not specifically recommended by ELEC TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA for this chain saw Additionally this warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling improper maintenance or if the saw is altered in any way which in our judgement affects its con dition or operation This warranty does not cover tune up spark plugs filters starter ropes starter springs chain sharpening bars chains and other parts which wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This war ranty does not cover predelivery set up installation of guide bar and chain and nor mai adjustments explained in the operator s manual such as carburetor adjustments and chain tension adjustments This war ranty 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 CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA S policy is to continu ously impr
12. ed saw Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or wooden wedge to force cut open LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune Do not stand on ladders plat forms a log or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw IMPORTANT POINTS 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 limbs Slender material may catch saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off bal ance Be alert for springback Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure Avoid being struck by the branch or saw when tension in wood fibers is released Keep a clear work area Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them LIMBING Always limb a tree after it is cut down Only then can limbing be done safely and properly Leave the larger limbs underneath the felled tree to support the tree as you work Start at the base of felled tree and work to ward 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 1 3 2 3 cutting techniques described in the bucking section Undercut 1 3 of the way through log Finish with an overcut Always use an overcut to cut small a
13. ee lengths from the nearest person or other object En gine noise can drown out a warning call Remove dir stones loose bark nails sta ples and wire from the tree where cuts are to be made Pian aclear retreat path to the rear and diag onal to the line of fall i AS Plan a clear retreat path y O b Direction of Fall 45 we WARNING Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direc tion of tree fall at night since you will not be able to see well or during bad weather such as rain snow or strong winds etc FELLING LARGE TREES 6 inches in diameter or larger The notch method is used to fell large trees A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the desired direction of fall After a felling cut is made on the opposite side of tree the tree will tend to fall into the notch NOTE if the tree has large buttress roots remove them before making the notch NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE TREE Make notch cut by cutting the top of the notch first Cut through 1 3 of the diameter of the tree Next complete the notch by cutting the bottom of the notch See illus trated Once the notch is cut remove the notch of wood from the tree Final cut here 2 inches above center of notch a First cut Ni Notch MR al Ja sz After removing the cutout of wood make the felling cut on the opposite side of the notch This is done by making a cut about two inches higher than the
14. erson to hoid the log while cutting and never hold the log with your ieg 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 Make the first bucking cut 1 3 of the way through the log and finish with a2 3 cut on the 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 the diameter of the log Give special attention to logs under strain to prevent the saw from pinching Make the first cut on the pressure side to relieve the stress on the log TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR BUCKING WARNING if saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose control of the saw resulting in injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw drive a wedge of plastic or wood into the cut until the saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain damage do not use a metal wedge Do not attempt to re start saw when itis pinched or hung in atog Overcutting Undercutting E Overcutting begins on the top side of the log with the bottom of the saw against the log When overcutting use light downward pressure Undercutting involves cutting on the un derside of the log with top of saw against the log When undercutting use light upward
15. ge Alco hol blended fuels called gasohoi or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to fuel mixture separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the engine TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start Ignition switch off Engine flooded Fuel tank empty Spark plug not firing Fuel not reaching carburetor Engine will not idle properly Carburetor requires adjustment Crankshaft seals worn Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load Air filter dirty Spark plug fouled Carburetor requires adjustment Engine smokes excessively Too much oil mixed with gasoline NEED ASSISTANCE Need Assistance Call 1 800 554 6723 Need Service Part Contact your retailer LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA Division of WCI Out door Products Inc warrants to the origi nal purchaser that each new Poulan or Pou lan 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 pur chase 1 YEAR Paris and Labor when used for Household purposes 60 DAYS Parts and Labor when used for Commercial Professional or Income Pro ducing purposes 30 DAYS Paris and Labor if used for rent al purposes This warranty is not transferable and does not cover d
16. ickback Chain N a pase Can Obsiruct Materiat Chain With High Kickback Potential ANSI B175 1 1991 American National Standard for Powered Tools Gasoline Powered Chain Saw Safety Require ments NOTE If this saw is to be used for commer cial logging you must order and install a chain brake to comply with Federal OSHA Regulations for Commercial Logging Con tact your Authorized Service Dealer or cali 1 800 554 6723 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 biood 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 Orego
17. ill move the adjustment pin up and down the screw Locate this adjust ment pin before you begin mounting the bar onto the saw See illustration below Inside view of Bar Clamp Adjustment screw Turn the adjusting screw counterciock wise to move the adjusting pin almost as far as it will go to the rear This should al low the pin to be near the correct position Further adjustment may be necessary as you mount the bar Mount the bar as illustrated Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as far as possible Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction Without following the illustration it is easy to place the chain on the saw the wrong direction Use the illustration ofthe chain to determine the proper direction Place the chain onto the sprocket located behind the clutch drum Fit the chain be tween the teeth in the sprocket Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into groove around the guide bar Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug in the groove of the bar Hold guide bar against the saw frame and install bar clamp Make sure the adjusting pin is aligned with the hole in the bar Re member this pin moves the bar forward and backward as the screw is turned Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten finger tight Once the chain is tensioned you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts CHAIN TENSION including units with chain already installed NOTE When adjusting chain tension make sure the
18. llow safety rules precautions and operating instruc tions found in this manual Hearing Safety Hat Protection Eye eje Protection Snug Fitting Heavy Duty Clothing Gloves Safety Safety Chaps Shoes y p atte Wear protective gear Always use steel toed safety footwear with non slip soles snug fitting clothing heavy duty non slip gloves eye protection such as non fog ging vented goggles or face screen an approved safety hard hat and sound bar riers ear plugs or mufflers to protect your hearing Regular users should have hear ing checked regularly as chain saw noise can damage hearing Secure hair above shoulder length 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 condi tion that might be aggravated by strenu ous work check with your doctor before operating a chain saw Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area secure footing and if you are felling trees a planned re treat path OPERATE
19. n and Washington require many internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrestor screen by law if you operate a chain saw in a state or locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these paris Failure to do so is a violation of the law Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the Spark Arrestor Failure to follow ali 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 retailer or call 1 800 554 6723 ASSEMBLY The assembly tool provided with your saw is the only tool needed for assembly Protec tive gloves not provided should be worn during assembly ATTACHING THE BAR amp CHAIN if not already attached WARNING Recheck each assembly step if the saw is received assembled Al ways wear gloves when handling the chain The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving e Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and ihe bar clamp from the saw Remove the plastic shipping spacer if present Location of shipping spacer F 3 E Clamp a Nu Assembly Tool Bar Clamp a An adjusting pin and screw are used to adjust the tension of the chain It is very important when assembling the bar that the pin located on the adjusting screw aligns with a hole in the bar Turning the screw w
20. nance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury 4 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 reduce the number and seriousness of kickbacks when tested in accordance with safety requirements for gasoline powered chain saws as set by ANSI B175 1 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 performance requirements when tested on a representative sample of chain saws below 3 8 cubic inch displacement speci fied in ANSI B175 1 Handguard designed to reduce the chance of your left hand contacting the chain if your hand slips off the front han dlebar Position of front and rear handiebars de signed with distance between handles and in line with each other The spread and in line position of the hands pro vided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the ivot of the saw back toward the operator if kickback occurs Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar Large Radius Tip Contoured Depth Gauge E Ne Defiects Kickback Force And Allows Wood To Gradually Rice into Cutter Elongated Guard Link Low K
21. nd freely hanging limbs Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw PRUNING WARNING Be alert for and guard against kickback Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branches or ob jects at the nose of the guide bar when limb ing or pruning Allowing such contact can result in serious injury Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder Get a professional to do the job See illustration for the pruning technique Make your fist cut 1 3 of the way through the bottom of the limb Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb Then cut a third overcut leaving a 1 to 2 inch collar from the truck of the tree yA p j MT g 4 Second cut Third cut g Collar Se First cut Pruning technique SERVICE We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an authorized or Master Service Dealer 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 Inspect and Clean Bar doren Cedi Before each use Complete saw After each use Air filter Every 5 hours Spark arrestor Every 25 hours Replace spark plug Yearly Replace fuel filter Yearly
22. ndercut when bucking Avoid Pullin Always begin cutting with the engine at full speed and the saw housing against wood Use wedges made of plastic or wood Never use metal to hold the cut open Kickback Path Clear The Working Area REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK Recognize that kickback can happen With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Never let the moving chain contact any object at the tip of the guide bar Keep the working area free from obstruc tions such as other trees branches rocks fences stumps etc Eliminate or avoid any obstruction that your saw chain could hit while you are cutting through a particular log or branch Keep your saw chain sharp and properly tensioned A loose or dull chain can in crease the chance of kickback occurring Follow manufacturers chain sharpening and maintenance instructions Check tension at regular intervals with the en gine stopped never with the engine run ning Make sure bar clamp nuts are se curely tightened after tensioning chain Begin and continue cutting at full speed if chain is moving ata slower speed there is greater chance of kickback occurring Cut one log at a time Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar plunge cuts Watch for shifting logs or other forces that could close a cut and pinch or fall into chain
23. nds for disallowing a warranty claim POULAN WEED EATER is not liabie to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or moditied parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any ques tions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call POULAN WEED EATER at 1 800 554 6723 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all POULAN WEED EATER service centers call 1 800 554 6723 MAINTENANCE RE PLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any POULAN WEED EATER approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty mainte nance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Car buretor ignition System Spark Plug cov ered up to maintenance schedule ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as de fined in the owner s manual
24. oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit 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 S nor available use a good grade SAE 30 oil Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu brication Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap Fuel mix cap STARTING WARNING The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBU RETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual Avoid contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns To stop the engine move the switch to the
25. ove its products Therefore ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA reserves the right to change modify or discontinue models de signs specifications and accessories of all products at any time without notice or obli gation to any purchaser U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL 12 WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and POULAN WEED EATER DIVISION OF WC OUTDOOR PRODUCTS are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards POULAN WEED EATER must warrant the emission control system on our lawn and garden equipment engine or the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or im proper maintenance of your lawn and gar den equipment engine Your emission con trol system includes paris such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exits POULAN WEED EATER will repair your lawn and gar den equipment engine at no cost to you Ex penses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFAC TURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE if any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Paris List is defective or a defect in the ma terials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure
26. pressure Hold saw firmly and maintain control The saw will tend to push back to ward you WARNING Never turn saw upside down to undercut The saw cannot be con trolled in this position BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT on through 1 3 of the diameter of the og Ral the log over and finish with a second overcut Watch for logs with a pressure side See ees for cutting logs with a pressure side First cut on pressure side of log cr Nei Second cut Second cut First cut on pressure side of log BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP PORT STAND Remember your first cut is always on the pressure side of the log Refer to the illustration below for your first and second cut e 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 Using a log for support _ Using a support stand po Using a support stand A REMOVING A PINCHED SAW A SAW HUNG IN THE LOG e lf saw becomes pinched or hung in a log don t try to force it out You can lose con trol of the saw resulting in personal injury and or damage to the saw Stop the saw and drive plastic or wooden wedge into the cut until saw can be removed easily Restart the saw and carefully reenter the cut To avoid kickback and chain dam age do not use a metal wedge Do notat tempt to restart your saw when it is pinched or hung in a log Use a wedge to remove pinch
27. refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener If you choose to perform your own chain sharpening call our toll free helpline and order a free chain sharpening instruction guide See the back page of this manual for the toll free phone number 11 IGNITION TIMING Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug yearly STORAGE WARNING Stop engine and allow to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury to passersby Store the unit out of reach of children Before storing drain all fuel from the unit Start engine and allow to run until it stops Clean the unit before storing Pay particu lar attention to the air intake area keeping it free of debris Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Sore in a dry area out of the reach of chil ren CAUTION it is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel sys tem parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or fuel tank during stora
28. s the saw chain in the cut Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into the object which stops the chain for an instant The result is alight ning fast reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator if the saw chain is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw con trol which can result in serious injury Guard against kickback Rotational Kickback is the rapid upward and backward motion of the chain saw that can occur when moving saw chain near the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar contacts an object such as a log or branch Pinch Kickback and Pullin occur when the chain is suddenly stopped by being pinched caught or by contacting a foreign object in the wood This sudden stopping of the chain resulis in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation Pinch Kickback drives the saw straight back toward the operator Pull in pulls the saw away from the operator El ther reaction can result in loss of control and serious injury Avoid Pinch Kickback Be extremely aware of situations or ob structions that can cause material to pinch the top of or otherwise stop chain Do not cut more than one log at a time e Do not twist the saw as the bar is with drawn from an u
29. w frame against log Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting Allow chain to cut for you Exert only light pressure If you force the cut damage to bar chain or engine can result Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed allowing the engine to idle If you run the saw at full throttle with out a cutting load unnecessary wear can occur to the chain bar and engine To avoid losing control when cut is com plete do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut Stop the engine before setting the saw down after cutting TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad vance Clear the work area You need a clear area all around the tree so you can have secure footing Study the natural con ditions that can cause the tree to fall in apar ticular direction Natural conditions that can cause a tree to fail in a particular direction include e The wind direction and speed e The lean of the tree The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain Use a plumb or level to determine the direction of tree lean Weight and branches on one side Surrounding trees and obstacles 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 tree to fall Maintain a distance of 2 1 2 tr
30. y recommended by the manufacturer Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil or fuel mixture 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 Keep fuel and oil caps screws and fas teners securely tightened Use only Poulan accessories and re placement paris 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 engine 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 ali 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 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 pinche
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