Poulan Chainsaw 1420 1630 User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Manuel d’Instructions  
1420  
1630  
WARNING:  
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before  
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
ADVERTENCIA:  
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e  
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones  
graves.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-  
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire  
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.  
Poulan  
1030 Stevens Creek Road  
Augusta, GA 30907  
Poulan  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4  
545117546  
8/8/06  
 
S Keep the handles dry and clean and  
free from oil and grease.  
the plug does not fit fully into the exten-  
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug  
still does not fit, obtain a correct polar-  
ized extension cord. A polarized exten-  
sion cord will require the use of a polar-  
ized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the  
polarized wall outlet only one way. If  
plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,  
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not  
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install  
the proper wall outlet. Do not change the  
equipment plug, extension cord recep-  
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.  
S To reduce risk of electrical shock, use  
extension cords specifically marked as  
suitable for outdoor appliances. The  
electrical rating of the cord must not be  
less than the rating of the unit. The cord  
must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in  
Canada, “W”). Use a polarized cord.  
Make sure your extension cord is in  
good condition. Inspect extension cord  
before use and replace if damaged. Do  
not use a damaged cord. Cord insula-  
tion must be intact with no cracks or de-  
terioration. Plug connectors must be  
undamaged. An undersized extension  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage re-  
sulting in loss of power and overheating.  
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.  
The lower the gauge number, the heavi-  
er the cord (see SELECT AN EXTENSION  
CORD in the OPERATION section). Do  
not use multiple cords.  
S Keep oil cap and fasteners securely  
tightened.  
S Nonconforming replacement compo-  
nents or the removal of safety devices  
may cause damage to the unit and pos-  
sible injury to the operator or bystand-  
ers. Use only Poulan accessories and  
replacement parts as recommended.  
Never modify your saw.  
S Maintain chain saw with care.  
S Keep unit sharp and clean for better  
and safer performance.  
S Follow instructions for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
S Unplug the chain saw from the power  
source when not in use, before servic-  
ing, and when changing accessories  
and attachments, such as saw chain  
and guard.  
S Check for damaged parts. Before fur-  
ther use of the chain saw, a guard or  
other part that is damaged should be  
carefully checked to determine that it will  
operate properly and perform its in-  
tended function. Check for alignment of  
moving parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, mounting and any  
other conditions that may affect its op-  
eration. A guard or other part that is  
damaged should be properly repaired  
or replaced by an authorized service  
dealerunless otherwise indicated else-  
where in the instruction manual.  
S Do not abuse cord. Never carry the  
unit by the extension cord or yank ex-  
tension cord to disconnect unit.  
S When not in use, chain saws should  
be stored in a dry, high or locked-up  
place out of the reach of children.  
S When storing saw, unplug and use a  
bar sheath or carrying case.  
S Secure extension cord to power cord  
to prevent disconnection from unit.  
S Do not use the unit if the switch does  
not turn the unit on and off properly, or  
if the lock--out does not work. Repairs  
to the switch must be made by an  
authorized service dealer.  
S Keep extension cord clear of operator  
and obstacles at all times. Position  
cord so that it will not be caught on  
branches. Do not expose cords to  
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.  
S To avoid the possibility of electric shock,  
avoid body contact with any grounded  
conductor, such as metal fences or  
pipes.  
S Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter  
(GFCI) protection should be provided  
on circuit or outlet to be used. Recep-  
tacles are available having built-in  
GFCI protection and may be used for  
this measure of safety. Inspect chain  
saw cords periodically and if dam-  
aged, have repaired by an authorized  
service dealer.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
WARNING: Avoid a dangerous en-  
vironment. To reduce the risk of electrical  
shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet  
locations, or around swimming pools, hot  
tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or  
water to avoid the possibility of electrical  
shock. Do not handle extension cord or  
plug with wet hands.  
S Use a voltage supply as shown on the  
nameplate of the unit.  
S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use  
in the presence of flammable liquids or  
gases to avoid creating a fire or explo-  
sion and/or causing damage to unit.  
S To reduce the risk of electrical shock,  
this appliance has a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other) and will re-  
quire the use of a polarized extension  
cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-  
larized extension cord only one way. If  
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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK  
Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick-  
back and other forces which can result in  
serious injury.  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
S Never let the moving chain contact  
any object at the tip of the guide bar.  
S Keep 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 cutting.  
S When cutting a branch, do not let the  
guide bar contact another branch or  
other objects around it.  
Kickback Path  
Avoid Obstructions  
S Keep saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback. Follow  
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and  
maintenance instructions. Check ten-  
sion at regular intervals, but never with  
engine running. Make sure bar mount-  
ing nuts are securely tightened.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full  
speed. If the chain is moving at a slow-  
er speed, there is greater chance of  
kickback occurring.  
Clear The Working Area  
WARNING: Avoid kickback which  
can result in serious injury. Kickback is  
the backward, upward or sudden for-  
ward motion of the guide bar occurring  
when the saw chain near the upper tip of  
the guide bar contacts any object such  
as a log or branch, or when the wood  
closes in and pinches the saw chain in  
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in  
the wood can also result in loss of chain  
saw control.  
S Rotational Kickback can occur when  
the moving chain contacts an object at  
the upper tip of the guide bar. Thiscon-  
tact can cause the chain to dig into the  
object, which stops the chain for an  
instant. The result is a lightning fast,  
reverse reaction which kicks the guide  
bar up and back toward the operator.  
S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the  
the wood closes in and pinches the  
moving saw chain in the cut along the  
top of the guide bar and the saw chain  
is suddenly stopped. This sudden  
stopping of the chain results in a rever-  
sal of the chain force used to cut wood  
and causes the saw to move in the op-  
posite direction of the chain rotation.  
The saw is driven straight back toward  
the operator.  
S Use extreme caution when re-enter-  
ing a cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip  
of the bar (plunge cuts).  
S Watch for shifting logs or other objects  
that could close a cut and pinch or fall  
onto chain.  
S Use the specified Reduced-Kickback  
Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.  
Avoid Pinch--Kickback:  
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to  
pinch the top of or otherwise stop the  
chain.  
S Do not cut more than one log at a time.  
S Do not twist the saw as the bar is with-  
drawn from an undercut when bucking.  
Avoid Pull-In:  
S Always begin cutting with the saw at  
full speed and the saw housing  
against wood.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
S Pull-In can occur when the moving  
chain contacts a foreign object in the  
wood in the cut along the bottom of the  
guide bar and the saw chain is sud-  
denly stopped. This sudden stopping  
pulls the saw forward and away from  
the operator and could easily cause  
the operator to lose control of the saw.  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Never Reverse  
Hand Positions  
Keep a firm grip  
with both hands,  
left thumb under  
handle  
KICKBACK  
The following precautions should be fol-  
lowed to minimize kickback:  
Correct Position  
Correct Grip Incorrect Grip  
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S A good, firm grip on the saw with both  
hands will help you maintain control.  
Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with  
your right hand whether you are right or  
left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left  
hand over and around the front handle-  
bar, and your left thumb under the front  
handlebar. Keep your left arm straight  
with the elbow locked.  
Small Radius  
Tip Guide Bar  
Large Radius  
Tip Guide Bar  
S Low Kickback Chain has metkickback  
performance requirements when  
tested on the representative sample of  
these chain saws specified in ANSI  
B175.1.  
S Position your left hand on the front  
handlebar so it is in a straight line with  
your right hand on the rear handle  
when making bucking cuts. Stand  
slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct  
line with the cutting chain.  
Low Kickback Chain  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects Kickback Force  
And Allows Wood To  
S Stand with your weight evenly bal-  
anced on both feet.  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn  
or thrown off balance and lose control.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is  
difficult to maintain control of saw  
above shoulder height.  
Gradually Ride Into Cutter  
WARNING: Computed Kickback  
Angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed  
in the following CKA Table represents the  
angle of kickback your bar and chain  
combinations will have when tested in ac-  
cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.  
Computed angles represented in the CKA  
column indicate total energy and angle  
associated without a chain brake. When  
purchasing replacements, considerations  
should be given to the lower CKA values.  
In all cases, lower CKA values representa  
safer operating environment for the user.  
S Tip contact in some cases may cause  
a lightning fast REACTION, kicking the  
guide bar up and back toward the op-  
erator.  
S Pinching the saw chain along the tip of  
the guide bar may push the guide bar  
rapidly back towards the operator.  
S Either of these reactions may cause  
you to lose control of the saw which  
could result in serious injury. Do not  
rely exclusively upon safety devices  
built into your saw.  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
WARNING: The following features  
are included on your saw to help reduce  
hazard of kickback; however, such fea-  
tures will not totally eliminate this dan-  
ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.  
S Hand Guard: designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting  
the chain if your hand slips off the front  
handlebar.  
S Position of front and rear handlebars:  
designed with distance between han-  
dles and “in-line” with each other. The  
spread and “in-line” position of the  
hands provided by this design work to-  
gether to give balance and resistance  
in controlling the pivot of the saw back  
toward the operator if kickback oc-  
curs.  
S Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-  
signed with a small radius tip which re-  
duces the size of the kickback danger  
zone on the bar tip. This type bar has  
been demonstrated to significantly re-  
duce the number and seriousness of  
kickbacks when tested in accordance  
with ANSI B175.1.  
The following guide bar and chain com-  
binations meet kickback requirements of  
CSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1  
when used on saws listed in this manual.  
Use of bar and chain combinations other  
than those listed is not recommended and  
may not meet the CKA requirements per  
standard.  
Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table  
BAR  
MODEL  
CHAIN P/N  
952051209  
952051211  
CKA  
16_  
20_  
P/N  
Length  
14  
1420  
1630  
952044368  
952044370  
16″  
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SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-  
tions through prolonged use of hand  
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve  
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints  
of people prone to circulation disorders  
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in  
cold weather has been linked to blood  
vessel damage in otherwise healthy  
people. If symptoms occur such as  
numbness, pain, loss of strength,  
change in skin color or texture, or loss of  
feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,  
discontinue the use of this tool and seek  
medical attention. An anti-vibration sys-  
tem does not guarantee the avoidance  
of these problems. Users who operate  
power tools on a continual and regular  
basis must closely monitor theirphysical  
condition and the condition of this tool.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
double insulation system only provides  
added protection against injury resulting  
from an internal electrical insulation fail-  
ure.  
WARNING: All electrical repairs to  
this unit, including housing, switch, mo-  
tor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-  
paired by qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts for a double insu-  
lated appliance must be identical to the  
parts they replace. A double insulated  
appliance is marked with the words  
“double insulation” or “double insu-  
lated”. The symbol  
(square within a  
square) may also be marked on the ap-  
pliance. Failure to have the unit repaired  
by authorized service personnel can  
cause the double insulation construc-  
tion to become ineffective and result in  
serious injury.  
CONSTRUCTION  
STANDARDS: This product is listed by  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inaccor-  
dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA  
Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI  
B175.1.  
This unit is double insulated to help pro-  
tect against electric shock. Double insula-  
tion construction consists of two separate  
“layers” of electrical insulation instead of  
grounding.  
Tools built with this insulation system are  
not intended to be grounded. No ground-  
ing means is provided on this unit, nor  
should a means of grounding be added to  
this unit. As a result, the extension cord  
used with this unit can be plugged into any  
polarized 120 volt electrical outlet.  
ANSI B175.1--2000 “American National  
Standard for Powered Tools -- Safety Re-  
quirements”  
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occu-  
pational Health and Safety”  
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational  
Health and Safety”  
Safety precautions must be observed  
when operating any electrical tool. The  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: If you need assistance or find  
parts missing or damaged, please call  
1-800-554-6723.  
WARNING: Before using chain  
saw, ensure all fasteners are secure.  
CARTON CONTENTS  
S Chain Saw (fully assembled)  
S Bar Sheath  
ASSEMBLY  
Your saw is fully assembled; no as-  
sembly is necessary.  
Examine parts for damage. Do not use  
damaged parts.  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR SAW  
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR  
CHAIN SAW. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the  
location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-  
ence.  
Oiler Actuator/  
Bar Oil Cap  
Chain Adjustment  
Screw  
Bar Sprocket  
Hole  
Lock--out  
Button  
Chain  
Bar  
Trigger Switch  
Power Cord  
TRIGGER SWITCH  
BAR OIL CAP/OILER ACTUATOR  
The BAR OIL CAP is used to access the  
bar oil tank and pressed to supply oil to  
chain.  
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on  
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to  
operate the unit after lock--out button  
has been pushed in. Release the trigger  
to turn the unit off.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW  
The CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW is  
used to adjust the chain tension.  
POWER CORD  
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON  
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON is a  
control feature designed to prevent the  
motor from being accidently started.  
When the rear handle is gripped in a  
normal cutting position, the trigger  
lock--out button can be pushed in by  
the thumb, permitting the index finger  
to squeeze the trigger. It is not neces-  
sary to maintain pressure on the trig-  
ger lock--out button once the trigger  
has been engaged.  
The POWER CORD is used to connect  
the chain saw to an approved extension  
cord.  
CHAIN TENSION  
It is normal for a new chainto stretchdur-  
ing first 15 minutes of operation. You  
should check your chain tension fre-  
quently. Readjust chain after every 15  
minutes of operation. See CHECK CHAIN  
TENSION under the MAINTENANCE sec-  
tion.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Use only a voltage supply as specified on  
your unit.  
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO  
YOUR CHAIN SAW  
To prevent disconnection from unit, se-  
cure extension cord to power cord as  
shown in the following illustration.  
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD  
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
25 ft.  
Volts  
120  
(15.24 m) (30.48 m)  
(7.67 m)  
14  
A.W.G.*  
16  
A.W.G.*  
16  
A.W.G.*  
Extension Cord  
*American Wire Gauge  
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BEFORE STARTING SAW  
each time it is pressed. For maximum  
guide bar and chain life, we recommend  
you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If Pou-  
lan bar oil is not available, you may use a  
good grade SAE 30 oil until you are able  
to obtain Poulan brand. The oil output is  
manually metered during operation. Use  
a funnel to fill the tank. Replace oil cap se-  
curely. Check oil level after every 15 min-  
utes of operation.  
WARNING: Be sure to read the  
electrical safety information in the SAFE-  
TY RULES section of this manual before  
you begin. If you do not understand the  
electrical safety information do not at-  
tempt to use your unit. Seek help from  
someone that does understand the in-  
formation or call the customer assis-  
tance help line at 1-800-554-6723.  
STOPPING YOUR SAW  
GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL  
S Release the trigger switch.  
The bar and chain require lubrication. The  
manually--operated chain oiler provides  
lubrication to the chain and guide bar. Be  
sure to fill the bar oil tank before each cut-  
ting session. The oiler activator/bar oil cap  
must be used regularly and often enough  
to maintain a thin film of oil on the bar and  
chain while saw is cutting. It is recom-  
mended that the oiler actuator/bar oil cap  
be operated every ten (10) seconds and  
held for approximately three (3) seconds  
S If motor does not stop, disconnect the  
extension cord. Discontinue use of  
the unit until repaired by an authorized  
service dealer.  
STARTING YOUR SAW  
1. Connect the saw to a power source  
using the proper size extension cord  
(see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).  
2. Push in switch lock out button.  
3. Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.  
CUTTING METHODS  
OPERATING TIPS  
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES  
S Check chain tension before first use  
and after 1 minute of operation. See  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAINTE-  
NANCE section.  
WARNING: Check for broken or  
dead branches which can fall while cutting  
causing serious injury. Do not cut near  
buildings or electrical wires if you do not  
know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at  
night since you will not be able to see well,  
nor during bad weather such as rain,  
snow, strong winds, etc. If the tree makes  
contact with any utility line, the utility com-  
plany should be notified immediately.  
S Carefully plan your sawing operation in  
advance.  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-  
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-  
terials, etc.  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-  
eign object. Inspect the saw and repair  
parts as necessary.  
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.  
Even a small amount of dirt will quickly  
dull a chain and increase the possibil-  
ity of kickback.  
S Clear the work area. You need a clear  
area all around the tree so you can have  
secure footing.  
S Practice cutting a few small logs using  
the following steps. This will help you  
get the “feel” of using your saw before  
you begin a major sawing operation.  
S Squeeze the trigger switch and allow  
unit to reach full speed before cutting.  
S Begin cutting with the saw frame  
against the log.  
S The chain saw operator should keep  
on the uphill side of the terrain as the  
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill af-  
ter it is felled.  
S Study the natural conditions that can  
cause the tree to fall in a particular direc-  
tion, such as:  
S The wind direction and speed.  
S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree  
might not be apparent due to uneven  
or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or lev-  
el to determine the direction of tree  
lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S Surrounding trees and obstacles.  
S Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is  
rotted, it can snap and fall toward the  
operator.  
S Keep the motor at full speed the en-  
tire time you are cutting.  
S Release trigger switch as soon as cut  
is completed, allowing motor to stop.  
S Keep the cord away from the cutting  
area. Position cord so it will not be  
caught on branches and the like  
during cutting.  
S To avoid losing control when cut is  
complete, do not put pressure on  
saw at end of cut.  
S Stop motor before setting saw down.  
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Hinge holds tree on stump and helps  
control fall  
S Make sure there is enough room for  
the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of  
2-1/2 tree lengths from the nearest per-  
son or other objects. Motor noise can  
drown out a warning call.  
S Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails,  
staples, and wire from the tree where  
cuts are to be made.  
Opening  
of felling  
cut  
Closing of  
notch  
Plan a clear retreat path  
NOTE: Before felling cut is complete, use  
wedges to open the cut if necessary to  
control the direction of fall. To avoid kick-  
back and chain damage, use wood or  
plastic wedges, but never steel or iron  
wedges.  
Direction of Fall  
45_  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready  
to fall: cracking sounds, widening of  
the felling cut, or movement in the up-  
per branches.  
FELLING LARGE TREES  
(6 inches in diameter or larger)  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it  
down, and get away quickly on your  
planned retreat path.  
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 in the  
direction of the notch.  
NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,  
remove them before making the notch. If  
using saw to remove buttress roots,  
keep saw chain from contacting ground  
to prevent dulling of the chain.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE  
S 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. See il-  
lustration. Once notch is cut, remove  
the wedge of wood from the tree.  
S DO NOT use your saw to cut down a par-  
tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautious  
with partially fallen trees that may be  
poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t  
fall completely, set saw aside and pull  
down tree with a cable winch, block and  
tackle, or tractor.  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a  
fallen tree to the desired log size.  
WARNING: Do not stand on the  
log being cut. Any portion can roll caus-  
ing loss of footing and control. Do not  
stand downhill of the log being cut.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
Felling cut here  
First cut  
S Cut shattered wood very carefully;  
sharp pieces of wood could be flung  
toward operator.  
S Use a sawhorse to cutsmall logs.Nev-  
er allow another person to hold the log  
while cutting and never hold the log  
with your leg or foot.  
Notch  
Hinge  
Second cut  
S Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,  
and roots are tangled. Drag logs into a  
clear area before cutting them by pulling  
out exposed and cleared logs first.  
BUCKING TECHNIQUES  
S After removing the wood from the  
notch, make the felling cut on the op-  
posite side of the notch. This is done  
by making a cut about two inches  
higher than the center of the notch.  
This will leave enough uncut wood be-  
tween the felling cut and the notch to  
form a hinge. This hinge will help pre-  
vent the tree from falling in the wrong  
direction.  
WARNING: If saw becomes  
pinched or hung in a log, don’t try to force it  
out. You can lose control of the saw, re-  
sulting in injury and/or damage to the saw.  
Stop the saw; drive a wedge of plastic or  
wood into cut until the saw can be re-  
moved easily. Restart saw and carefully  
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reenter the cut. Do not use a metalwedge.  
Do not attempt to restart your saw when it  
is pinched or hung in a log.  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
S Finish with your second cut.  
nd  
Use a wedge to remove pinched saw.  
2
Cut  
Using a log for support  
st  
1
Cut  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
Overcutting begins on the top side of  
the log with the bottom of the saw  
against the log. When overcutting use  
light downward pressure.  
st  
1
Cut  
cutting  
nd  
2
Cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
Using a support stand  
Und
Undercutting involves cutting on the  
underside of the log with top of saw  
against the log. When undercutting use  
light upward pressure. Hold saw firmly  
and maintain control. The saw will tend  
to push back toward you.  
st  
1
Cut  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be  
controlled in this position.  
Always make your first cut on the com-  
pression side of the log. The compres-  
sion side of the log is where the pressure  
of the log’s weight is concentrated.  
First cut on compression side of log  
st  
1
Cut  
nd  
2
Cut  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
WARNING: Be alert for and guard  
against kickback. Do not allow the mov-  
ing chain to contact any other branches  
or objects at the nose of the guide bar  
when limbing or pruning. Allowing such  
contact can result in serious injury.  
Second cut  
Second cut  
WARNING: Never climb into a tree  
to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad-  
ders, platforms, a log, or in any position  
which can cause you to lose your bal-  
ance or control of the saw.  
First cut on compression side of log  
BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of  
the log.  
S Roll the log over and finish with a sec-  
ond overcut.  
S Watch for logs with a compression  
side. See illustration above for cutting  
logs with a compression side.  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR  
SUPPORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on  
the compression side of the log.(Refer  
to the illustrations for your first and  
second cut)  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Watch out for springpoles. Spring-  
poles are small size limbs which can  
whip toward you or pull you off bal-  
ance. Use extreme caution when cut-  
ting small size limbs.  
S Be alert for springback from any  
branches that are bent or under pres-  
sure. Avoid being struck by the branch  
or the saw when the tension in the  
wood fibers is released.  
S Frequently clear branches out of the  
way to avoid tripping over them.  
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LIMBING  
PRUNING  
WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs  
S Limb a tree only after it is cut down.  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you  
work.  
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if  
branches are higher than your shoulder.  
Get a professional to do the job.  
S Make your first cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of thelimb. Thiscut  
will make the limb sag so that it falls  
easily on the second cut.  
S Start at the base of the felled tree and  
work toward the top, cutting branches  
and limbs. Remove small limbs with  
one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the  
chain.  
S Remove larger branches with the cut-  
ting techniques described in BUCKING  
WITHOUT A SUPPORT.  
S Always use an overcut to cut small  
and freely hanging limbs. Undercut-  
ting could cause limbs to fall and pinch  
the saw.  
S Next make a second cut all the way  
through the limb.  
S Finish the pruning operation by using  
an overcut so that the stump of the  
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches from the  
trunk of the tree.  
Second cut  
First cut  
1/3 of way  
3rd cut 1 to 2 in.  
from trunk of tree  
MAINTENANCE  
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES  
WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.  
Fill in dates as you complete  
regular service  
Before  
Use  
After  
Use  
Every  
15 min.  
Service  
Dates  
Check for damaged/worn parts  
n
Check for loose fasteners/parts  
Check chain tension  
n
n
n
Check chain sharpness  
Check guide bar  
n
n
Check bar and chain oil level  
Inspect and clean unit & labels  
Clean guide bar groove  
n
n
n
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this unit does not cover  
items that have been subjected to oper-  
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full  
value from the warranty, the operator  
must maintain unit as instruct- ed in this  
manual. Various adjustments will need  
to be made periodically to properly  
maintain your unit. Improper mainte-  
nance may cause damage to the unit  
and possible injury to the operator or by-  
standers.  
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR  
WORN PARTS  
Contact an authorized service dealer for  
replacement of damaged or worn parts.  
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of  
oil to appear under the saw after motor  
stops. Do not confuse this with a leaking  
oil tank.  
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger  
switch functions properly by squeez-  
ing and holding the trigger switch.  
Make sure motor starts and stops.  
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S Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain  
saw if oil tank shows signs of damage  
or leaks.  
S Power Cord -- Discontinue use if chain  
saw power cord shows signs of dam-  
age or wear.  
CHECK FOR LOOSE  
FASTENERS AND PARTS  
S Bar Mounting Nut  
S Chain  
S Bar Adjusting Screw  
6. Continue turning the adjusting  
screw until the tension is correct  
(see step 4).  
CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
7. Tighten bar mounting nuts with a  
wrench.  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving.  
8. Recheck chain 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 your saw.  
1. Unplug unit from the power source.  
2. Use a screwdriver to move chain  
around guide bar to ensure kinks do  
not exist. The chain should rotate  
freely.  
WARNING: If the saw is operated  
with a loose chain, the chain could jump  
off the guide bar and result in serious in-  
jury.  
CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS  
A sharp chain makes wood chips. A dull  
chain makes a sawdust powder and  
cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARPENING in  
the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.  
CHECK GUIDE BAR  
Conditions which require guide bar  
maintenance:  
S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.  
S Saw has to be forced through the cut.  
S Inadequate supply of oil to the 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 difficult.  
NOTE: It is recommended that the saw  
be turned upside down for chain  
tensioning.  
3. Loosen bar mounting nuts until they  
are finger tight.  
4. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise  
until the chain solidly contacts bot-  
tom of guide bar rail. Then, turn ad-  
justing screw an additional 1/4 turn.  
This is correct chain tension setting.  
After each use, with unit disconnected  
from power source, clean all sawdust  
from the guide bar and sprocket hole.  
To maintain guide bar:  
S Disconnect the chain saw from the  
power source.  
Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn  
S Loosen and remove bar mounting  
nuts. Remove bar, bar clamp plate  
and chain from saw.  
S Clean the oil holes and bar groove af-  
ter each 5 hours of operation.  
NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the  
adjusting screw clockwise; to loosen the  
chain, turn the adjusting screw counter-  
clockwise.  
ve Sawdust From  
de Bar Groove  
Adjusting Screw  
Oil Holes  
S Burring of guide bar rails is a normal  
process of rail wear. Remove these  
burrs with a flat file.  
S When rail top is uneven, use a flat file  
to restore square edges and sides.  
5. Check the tension by lifting the chain  
from the guide bar. Remove some of  
the stiffness in the chain by pulling  
down on the chain several times.  
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S Check bar and chain oil before use  
and every 15 minutes while operating  
the saw. See GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN  
OIL under the OPERATION section.  
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND  
LABELS  
File Rail Edges  
and Sides  
Square  
Worn Groove  
Correct Groove  
Replace the guide bar when the groove  
is worn, the guide bar is bent or cracked,  
or when excess heating or burring of the  
rails occurs. If replacement is neces-  
sary, use only the guide bar specified for  
your saw in the repair parts list or on the  
decal located on the chain saw.  
LUBRICATION  
S After each use, inspect complete unit  
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the  
unit and labels using a damp cloth with  
a mild detergent.  
S Wipe off the unit and labels with a  
clean dry cloth.  
Bar Oil  
Fill Cap  
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
TO REPLACE CHAIN:  
Chain sharpening requires special  
tools. You can purchase sharpening  
tools at an authorized service dealer or  
go to a professional chain sharpener.  
1. Disconnect the chain saw from the  
power source.  
2. Turn the unit upside down on a flat  
surface. Straighten out chain, then  
lay it on a flat surface.  
WARNING: Avoid accidental start-  
ing. Always unplug saw from power  
source before installing a bar and/or  
chain.  
CHAIN REPLACEMENT  
Adjusting  
Screw  
WARNING:  
Wear protective  
gloves when handling chain. The chain  
is sharp and can cut you even when it is  
not moving.  
Bar Nuts  
It is normal for a new chainto stretchdur-  
ing the first 15 minutes of operation. You  
should recheck your chain tension fre-  
quently and adjust the chain tension as  
required. See CHECK CHAIN TENSION  
section.  
Replace the old chain when it becomes  
worn or damaged. Use only the Low  
Kickback replacement chain specified  
in the list of available replacement parts.  
The chain must complywith kickbackre-  
quirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested  
with this saw.  
See an authorized service dealer to re-  
place and sharpen individual cutters on  
your chain.  
3. Remove bar mounting nuts, bar  
clamp plate, and old chain.  
4. Turn the adjusting screw counter-  
clockwise to move the adjusting pin  
almost as far as it will go to the rear.  
Do not remove the adjusting screw  
from the unit.  
5. Hold chain with cutters facing as  
shown.  
Tip of  
Bar  
CUTTERS MUST FACE IN  
DIRECTION OF ROTATION  
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Depth Gauge  
8. Secure the guide bar and bar clamp  
plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger  
tight only.  
Cutters  
CAUTION: If saw chain is installed  
backwards, the saw will vibrate exces-  
sively and will not cut wood.  
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT  
Drive Links  
See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in the MAIN-  
TENANCE section.  
6. Slide the chain between the housing  
and the sprocket. Place chain  
around the sprocket and fit the drive  
links into the guide bar groove and  
then around guide bar nose.  
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS  
WARNING: Use of any other ac-  
cessory or attachment might present a  
risk of injury to the operator.  
Sprocket  
REPLACEMENT PART  
PART NO.  
Bar Mounting Nuts  
Oil Cap  
Guide Plate  
Safety Lock Button  
Bar Adjusting Screw  
Bar Adjusting Pin  
530015251  
530029282  
530029285  
530025873  
530015514  
530023492  
530015832  
530015835  
952055085  
952051209  
952051211  
952044368  
952044370  
952030129  
Bar  
Right Housing  
7. Hold the guide bar against the saw  
frame and install the bar clampplate.  
Be sure the tab on the bar clamp  
plate is toward the rear of bar.  
Spacer  
Spacer Screw  
File (5/32dia.) Twin Pak  
Xtra GUARD® Chain --14″  
Xtra GUARD® Chain -- 16″  
Lo--Kick® Guide Bar -- 14″  
Lo--Kick® Guide Bar -- 16″  
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt.  
Adjusting Pin Slot  
Tab  
Bar  
Clamp  
Plate  
Bar Nuts  
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal. 952030130  
STORAGE  
SEASONAL STORAGE  
Prepare your unit for storage at the  
end of the season or if it will not be  
used for 30 days or more.  
If your chain saw is to be stored for a  
period of time:  
WARNING: Perform the following  
steps after each use:  
S Allow the motor to cool before storing  
or transporting.  
S Store chain saw and extension cord in  
a well ventilated area  
S Clean it thoroughly before lengthy stor-  
age.  
S Store chain saw with all guards in  
place and position chain saw so that  
any sharp object cannot accidentally  
cause injury.  
S Store in a clean dry area.  
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces and  
guide bar.  
S Store chain saw unplugged, well out of  
the reach of children.  
S Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy pa-  
per or cloth.  
S Use bar sheath to cover bar.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE  
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-  
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies  
that require unit to be operating.  
TROUBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Chain does 1. Chain tension incorrect.  
not move  
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in  
Maintenance section.  
2. Repair or replace.  
3. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
4. Reset circuit breaker or replace  
fuse.  
when trigger 2. Guide bar rails pinched.  
switch is  
engaged.  
3. Trigger switch failure.  
4. Circuit breaker tripped/  
fuse failure.  
Chain clat-  
ters or cuts  
roughly.  
1. Chain tension incorrect.  
1. See “Check Chain Tension” in  
Maintenance Section.  
2. Cutters damaged.  
2. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
3. Chain worn.  
3. Resharpen or replace chain.  
4. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
4. Cutters dull, improperly  
sharpened, or depth  
gauges too high.  
5. Sprocket worn.  
5. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
Chain stops 1. Chain cutter tops not  
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
2. Repair or replace guide bar.  
during cut.  
filed flat.  
2. Guide bar burred or  
bent; rails uneven.  
1. Fill oil tank.  
Oil inade-  
1. Oil tank empty.  
2. Contact an authorized service  
dealer.  
quate for bar 2. Oil outlet clogged.  
and chain  
3. Remove bar and clean.  
lubrication.  
3. Guide bar oil hole  
blocked.  
Chain cuts  
at an angle.  
1. Cutters damaged on  
one side.  
1. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
2. Chain dull on one side. 2. See “Chain Sharpening” in  
Service and Adjustments section.  
3. Guide bar bent or worn. 3. Replace guide bar.  
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WARRANTY STATEMENT  
Poulan warrants to the original purchaser  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-  
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY  
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY  
FROM STATE TO STATE.  
NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL  
OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE AL-  
LOWED, AND THERE ARE NO OTHER  
EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT  
THOSE EXPRESSLY STIPULATED  
HEREIN.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMI-  
TATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLU-  
SION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLU-  
SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
The policy of Poulan is to continuously  
improve its products. Therefore, Poulan  
reserves the right to change, modify, or  
discontinue models, designs, specifica-  
tions, and accessories of all products at  
any time without notice or obligation to  
any purchaser.  
that each new Poulan brand electric or  
cordless product is free from defects in  
material and workmanship and agrees to  
repair or replace under this warranty any  
defective Poulan brand electric product  
within one (1) year from the original date of  
purchase.  
If your Poulan brand electric or cordless  
product should fail within the limited war-  
ranty period, return it, complete, prepaid,  
with proof of purchase, to the dealer from  
whom it was purchased for repair or re-  
placement at the option of Poulan.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by  
improper handling, improper mainte-  
nance or the use of accessories and/or at-  
tachments not specifically recommended  
by Poulan for this electric product. Addi-  
tionally, this warranty does not cover parts  
that will wear and require replacement  
with reasonable use during the warranty  
period. This warranty does not cover pre--  
delivery setup or normal adjustments ex-  
plained in the instruction manual.  
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