Poulan Chainsaw 2250 2450 2550 2550 SE 2555 User Manual

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S 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.  
Kickback Path  
S 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  
Avoid Obstructions  
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 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 a light-  
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.  
Clear The Working Area  
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF  
KICKBACK  
S Recognize that kickback can happen.  
With a basic understanding of kickback,  
you can reduce the element of surprise  
which contributes to accidents.  
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.  
S Never let the moving chain contact any  
object at the tip of the guide bar.  
S 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.  
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 sudden stopping of  
the chain results in a reversal of the chain  
force used to cut wood and causes the saw  
to move in the opposite direction of the  
chain rotation. Pinch-Kickback drives the  
saw straight back toward the operator. Pull-  
In pulls the saw away from the operator. Ei-  
ther reaction can result in loss of control and  
serious injury.  
S Keep your saw chain sharp and properly  
tensioned. A loose or dull chain can in-  
crease the chance of kickback occurring.  
Follow manufacturer’s chain sharpening  
and maintenance instructions. Check  
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.  
S Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If  
chain is moving at a slower speed, there is  
greater chance of kickback occurring.  
S Cut one log at a time.  
Avoid Pinch---Kickback:  
S Be extremely aware of situations or ob-  
structions that can cause material to  
pinch the top of or otherwise stop 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.  
S Use extreme caution when re-entering a  
previous cut.  
S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of  
the bar (plunge cuts).  
A v o i d P u l l --- I n :  
S Watch for shifting logs or other forces that  
could close a cut and pinch or fall into  
chain.  
S Always begin cutting with the engine at  
full speed and the saw housing against  
wood.  
S Use the Reduced---Kickback Guide Bar  
and Low---Kickback Chain specified for  
your saw.  
S Use wedges made of plastic or wood.  
Never use metal to hold the cut open.  
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S 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.  
MAINTAIN CONTROL  
Stand to the left of  
the
S 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.  
Never reverse hand positions  
S Handguard, designed to reduce the  
chance of your left hand contacting the  
chain if your hand slips off the front han-  
dlebar.  
S Position of front and rear handlebars, de-  
signed with distance between handles  
and “in-line” with each other. The spread  
and “in-line” position of the hands pro-  
vided by this design work together to give  
balance and resistance in controlling the  
pivot of the saw back toward the operator  
if kickback occurs.  
Elbow locked  
Thumb on underside of  
handlebar  
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar  
S 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.  
Small Radius Tip  
S 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.  
Symm
S 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.  
S Stand with your weight evenly balanced  
on both feet.  
Large Radius Tip  
Contoured Depth Gauge  
Elongated Guard Link  
Deflects  
S Stand slightly to the left side of the saw to  
keep your body from being in a direct line  
with the cutting chain.  
Kickback Force  
And Allows Wood  
To Gradually  
Low---Kickback Chain  
Ride Into Cutter  
S Do not overreach. You could be drawn or  
thrown off balance and lose control of the  
saw.  
S Do not cut above shoulder height. It is dif-  
ficult to maintain control of saw above  
shoulder height.  
Can Obstruct Material  
Chain With High Kickback Potential  
KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES  
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 call  
1-800-554-6723.  
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 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.  
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Location of shipping spacer  
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations  
through prolonged use of gasoline  
powered hand tools could cause blood  
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,  
hands, and joints of people prone to  
circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.  
Prolonged use in cold weather has been  
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise  
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as  
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in  
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the  
fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the  
use of this tool and seek medical attention.  
An anti-vibration system does not  
guarantee the avoidance of these  
problems. Users who operate power tools  
on a continual and regular basis must  
monitor closely their physical condition and  
the condition of this tool.  
Clamp  
Nuts  
Bar Cl
Assembly Tool  
S 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 will 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.  
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your saw is  
equipped with  
a
temperature limiting  
muffler and spark arresting screen which  
meets the requirements of California Codes  
4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the  
states of California, Idaho, Maine,  
Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and  
Inside view of  
Bar Clamp  
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 parts. Failure to do so is  
a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE  
section for maintenance of the Spark  
Arrestor.  
Adjustment screw  
S Turn the adjusting screw counterclock-  
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.  
Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precau-  
tions can result in serious injury. If situations  
occur which are not covered in this manual,  
use care and good judgement. If you need  
assistance, contact your retailer or call  
1-800-554-6723.  
S Mount the bar as illustrated.  
S Slide the bar toward the rear of the saw as  
far as possible.  
S 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 of the  
chain to determine the proper direction.  
S Place the chain onto the sprocket located  
behind the clutch drum. Fit the chain be-  
tween the teeth in the sprocket.  
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.  
S Start at the top of the bar and fit chain into  
groove around the guide bar.  
ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If not  
already attached)  
S Pull the bar forward until the chain is snug  
in the groove of the bar.  
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!  
S 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.  
S Replace the bar clamp nuts and tighten  
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned  
you will need to tighten bar clamp nuts.  
S Loosen and remove the clamp nuts and  
the bar clamp from the saw.  
S Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if  
present).  
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Mount the Bar  
Tip of Bar  
Bar Clamp Nuts  
Guide Bar  
FUELING & 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  
Place chain onto the sprocket  
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 a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by  
mixing 3.2 onces of 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.  
CHAIN TENSION (Including units with  
chain already installed)  
NOTE: When adjusting chain tension,  
make sure the 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. If the chain does not rotate, it  
is too tight. If too loose, the chain will sag be-  
low the bar.  
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.  
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 a turn while lifting up on bar.  
S If chain is too tight, turn adjusting  
screw 1/4 turn counterclockwise.  
S If chain is too loose, turn adjusting  
screw 1/4 turn clockwise.  
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  
S Lift up the tip of the bar and tighten the bar  
clamp nuts with the combination screw-  
driver/wrench.  
resists high temperature thinning.  
If  
POULAN or POULAN PRO bar and chain oil  
is not available, use a good grade SAE 30  
oil.  
S Recheck chain tension.  
S Never use waste oil for bar and chain lu-  
brication.  
S Always stop the engine before removing  
the oil cap.  
Fuel mix cap  
Chain moves freely  
Oil Cap  
Lifts only 1/8 of an inch from bar.  
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S Allow the engine to run for approximately  
five seconds. Then, squeeze and release  
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to  
idle speed.  
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  
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.  
For a warm engine:  
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full  
extent, then push the choke/fast idle lever  
back in completely (to the OFF CHOKE  
position).  
S Slowly press the primer bulb six times.  
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
S Squeeze and release throttle trigger, al-  
lowing engine to idle.  
Difficult starting or flooded engine:  
The engine may be flooded with too much  
Use only 15---18” of rope per pull.  
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope  
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 handle 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 to remember  
When pulling the starter rope, do not use  
the full extent of the rope as this can  
cause the rope to break. Do not let starter  
rope snap back. Hold the handle and let  
the rope 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:  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,  
masonry, non-wood building materials,  
etc.  
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign  
object. Inspect the saw and repair or re-  
place parts as necessary.  
S 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.  
NOTE: In the following steps, when the  
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full  
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting  
is set automatically.  
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the  
following techniques to get the “feel” of  
using your saw before you begin a major  
sawing operation.  
S Squeeze throttle trigger and allow engine  
to reach full speed before cutting.  
S Begin cutting with saw frame against log.  
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire  
time you are cutting.  
ON/STOP  
Switch  
Primer  
Bulb  
S Allow chain to cut for you. Exert only light  
pressure. If you force the cut, damage to  
bar, chain, or engine can result.  
S Move switch to the START or ON position.  
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full  
extent.  
S 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.  
S To avoid losing control when cut is com-  
plete, do not put pressure on the saw at  
the end of the cut.  
Choke Lever  
S Stop the engine before setting the saw  
down after cutting.  
S Slowly press the primer bulb six times.  
S 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).  
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-  
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right  
hand until the engine starts.  
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ditions that can cause the tree to fall in apar-  
ticular direction.  
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to  
fall in a particular direction include:  
Final cut here. 2 inches above  
center of notch.  
First cut  
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 level to  
determine the direction of tree lean.  
S Weight and branches on one side.  
S 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 tree lengths  
from the nearest person or other object. En-  
gine noise can drown out a warning call.  
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, sta-  
ples, and wire from the tree where cuts are  
to be made.  
Notch  
Second cut  
S 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 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.  
Hinge holds tree  
on stump and  
Plan aclear retreat path to the rear and diag-  
onal to the line of fall.  
helps control fall  
Opening of  
felling cut  
Plan a clear retreat path  
Closing of  
notch  
Direction of Fall  
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.  
S Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to  
fall: cracking sounds, widening of the fell-  
ing cut, or movement in upper branches.  
S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down,  
and get away quickly on your planned re-  
treat path.  
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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  
S Be extremely cautious with partially fallen  
trees that may be poorly supported.  
When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set  
the saw aside and pull down the tree with  
a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor.  
To avoid injury, do not cut down a partially  
fallen tree with your saw.  
(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,  
CUTTING A FALLEN TREE  
remove them before making the notch.  
(BUCKING)  
Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall-  
en tree to the desired log size.  
NOTCH CUT AND FELLING THE  
TREE  
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.  
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 of the notch. See illus-  
trated. Once the notch is cut remove the  
notch of wood from the tree.  
IMPORTANT POINTS  
S Cut only one log at a time.  
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S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp  
pieces of wood could be flung toward op-  
erator.  
First cut on pressure side of log  
S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never  
allow another person to hold the log while  
cutting and never hold the log with your  
leg or foot.  
Second cut  
Second cut  
S 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.  
S 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.  
First cut on pressure side of log  
BUCKING USING A LOG OR SUP-  
PORT STAND  
S Remember your first cut is always on the  
pressure side of the log.  
S 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.  
(Refer to the illustration below for your first  
and second cut)  
S Your first cut should extend 1/3 of the  
diameter of the log.  
TYPES OF CUTTING USED FOR  
S Finish with your second cut.  
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 it is pinched or hung in alog.  
Using a log  
for support  
nd  
2
Cut  
st  
1
Cut  
Cut  
Overcutting  
Undercutting  
st  
Using a log  
for support  
1
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  
pressure. Hold saw firmly and maintain  
control. The saw will tend to push back to-  
ward you.  
nd  
2
Cut  
nd  
Using a  
2
Cut  
support stand  
st  
WARNING: Never turn saw upside  
down to undercut. The saw cannot be con-  
trolled in this position.  
1
Cut  
Using a  
st  
BUCKING WITHOUT A  
1
Cut  
support stand  
SUPPORT  
S Overcut through 1/3 of the diameter of the  
nd  
log.  
2
Cut  
S Roll the log over and finish with a second  
overcut.  
S Watch for logs with a pressure side. See  
illustration for cutting logs with a pressure  
side.  
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S Finish with an overcut.  
REMOVING A PINCHED SAW  
S Always use an overcut to cut small and  
freely hanging limbs. Undercutting could  
cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw.  
(A SAW HUNG IN THE LOG)  
S If 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.  
S Restart the saw and carefully reenter the  
cut. To avoid kickback and chain dam-  
age, do not use a metal wedge. Do not at-  
tempt to restart your saw when it is  
pinched or hung in a log.  
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.  
S 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.  
Use a wedge  
to remove  
S See illustration for the pruning  
technique.  
pinched sa
S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way  
through the bottom of the limb.  
S 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.  
Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or  
wooden wedge to force cut open.  
LIMBING AND PRUNING  
Second cut  
Third cut  
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  
S Work slowly, keeping both hands firmly  
gripped on the saw. Maintain secure foot-  
ing and balance.  
Collar  
First cut  
S 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.  
Pruning technique  
SERVICE  
S 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.  
S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear  
branches out of the way to avoid tripping  
over them.  
We recommend all service and adjustments  
not listed in this manual be performed by an  
authorized or Master Service Dealer.  
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  
Check:  
LIMBING  
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:  
S Always limb a tree after it is cut down.  
Only then can limbing be done safely and  
properly.  
S Leave the larger limbs underneath the  
felled tree to support the tree as you work.  
S Start at the base of felled tree and work to-  
ward the top, cutting branches and limbs.  
Remove small limbs with one cut.  
S Keep the tree between you and the chain.  
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the  
branch you are cutting.  
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use  
Complete saw . . . . . After each use  
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . Every 5 hours *  
Spark arrestor . . . . . Every 25 hours *  
Replace spark plug . Yearly  
S Remove larger, supporting branches with  
the 1/3, 2/3 cutting techniques described  
in the bucking section.  
Replace fuel filter . . . Yearly  
* Hours of Operation  
S Undercut 1/3 of the way through log.  
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AIR FILTER  
IGNITION TIMING  
Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable.  
CAUTION:Do not clean filter in gasoline or  
other flammable solvent to avoid creating a  
fire hazard or producing harmful evapora-  
tive emissions.  
SPARK PLUG  
Replace the spark plug yearly.  
STORAGE  
Cleaning the air filter:  
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.  
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-  
ance and increases fuel consumption and  
harmful emissions. Always clean after every  
5 hours of operation.  
S Clean cover and area around it to keep  
dirt and sawdust from falling into carbure-  
tor chamber when cover is removed.  
S Remove the parts as illustrated below.  
S Wash the filter in soap and water.  
S
Before storing, drain all fuel from the  
unit. Start engine and allow to run until it  
stops.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
Screws  
Air Filter  
S 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.  
S 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.  
S Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
Cylinder  
Cover  
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 storage. Alco-  
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or using  
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture  
which leads to fuel mixture separation and  
formation of acids during storage. Acidic  
gas can damage the engine.  
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 needles  
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.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Engine will not start.  
Replace your bar if bent or the inside rails of  
S Ignition switch off.  
the bar are worn.  
S Engine flooded.  
S Clean the oil holes after each 5 hours of  
operation  
S Fuel tank empty.  
S Spark plug not firing.  
S Fuel not reaching carburetor.  
Engine will not idle properly.  
S Remove sawdust from bar groove period-  
ically with a wire or putty knife.  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Guide Bar  
Groove  
S Crankshaft seals worn.  
Engine will not accelerate, lacks  
power, or dies under a load.  
S Air filter dirty.  
S Spark plug fouled.  
Oil Holes  
S Carburetor requires adjustment.  
Engine smokes excessively.  
CHAIN SHARPENING  
S Too much oil mixed with gasoline  
Chain sharpening is a complicated task that  
requires special tools. We recommended  
you refer chain sharpening to aprofessional  
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.)  
NEED ASSISTANCE?  
Need Assistance?  
Call 1-800-554-6723.  
Need Service Part?  
Contact your retailer.  
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U.S. EPA  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
EMISSION CONTROL  
WARRANTY STATEMENT  
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.  
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-  
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental  
Protection Agency and POULAN/WEED  
EATER, DIVISION OF WCI 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  
your lawn and garden equipment engine  
for 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 parts 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  
Parts List) is defective or a defect in the ma-  
terials or workmanship of the engine causes  
the failure 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-  
er’s 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  
1 Y E A R --- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Household purposes.  
6 0 D AY S --- Parts and Labor, when used for  
Commercial, Professional, or Income Pro-  
ducing purposes.  
3 0 D AY S --- Parts and Labor, if used for rent-  
al purposes.  
This warranty is not transferable and does  
not cover damage or liability caused by im-  
proper handling, improper maintenance, or  
the use of accessories and/or attachments  
not specifically recommended by ELEC-  
TROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH  
AMERICA for this chain saw. Additionally,  
this warranty does not cover damage  
caused by improper handling, improper  
maintenance, or if the saw is altered in any  
way which in our judgement affects its 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-  
mal 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-  
should be completed in  
a
reasonable  
ously improve its products. Therefore,  
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  
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.  
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begins on the date the lawn and garden  
equipment engine is purchased. LENGTH  
OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be for  
a period of two years from the initial date of  
purchase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR  
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repair or  
replacement of any warranted part will be  
performed at no charge to the owner at an  
approved POULAN/WEED EATER servic-  
ing center. If you have any questions 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  
part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT  
COVERED: All failures caused by abuse,  
neglect, or improper maintenance are not  
covered. ADD---ON OR MODIFIED  
PARTS: The use of add---on or modified parts  
can be grounds for disallowing a warranty  
claim. POULAN/WEED EATER is not liable to  
cover failures of warranted parts caused by  
the use of add---on or modified parts. HOW  
TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any ques-  
tions regarding your warranty rights and re-  
sponsibilities, you should contact your  
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.  
replacement  
point  
for  
that  
part.  
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  
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